Declaration of Independents: Haley Andrews
Growing up in a family where insurance was a topic of conversation at the dinner table, Andrews’ future in insurance was written in the stars.
Agency Operations
Can Carriers Tell If a Client Had a Policy Canceled for Nonpayment?
If a client’s policy is canceled for nonpayment—whether intentional or not—would it impact that client’s ability to get another policy?
7 Findings From the 2024 Agency Universe Study
The study looks at the independent agency ecosystem as it gains distance from the pandemic and navigates the obstacles presented by the hard market.
More Homeowners Shop for Coverage but Most Stay Put
A record 6.8% of all home insurance customers are actively shopping for new policies in 2024, yet only 2.2% of homeowners switched policies as a result.
Big ‘I’ Expands Trusted Choice® Hard Market Toolkit
The newly expanded resource—which builds upon the toolkit first published in July 2023—covers a wide range of updates and strategies for navigating the challenges posed by the hard market.
7 Big ‘I’ Resources to Make the Most Of Your Website and Online Presence
Maintaining, improving and enhancing your website can feel like a full-time job for independent agents, who already wear many hats in their businesses. That’s why the Big “I” has an array of resources to help.
Perpetuation Planning for the Unexpected
Many owners think that having a perpetuation plan is something that only older agency owners need to worry about, but the reality is that every agency owner needs to have a plan in place.
8 Strategies for Staying Informed About Carrier Ratings
Insurance carrier ratings provide insights into the financial strength, stability and reputation of insurers and help you when recommending coverage options to your clients.
Declaration of Independents: Ivie Isler
In 2023, Isler received the InsurPac Young Agent of the Year award for helping AIIA win its first InsurPac Eagle Award. In 2024, she received the national Young Agent of the Year Award for leadership in her local and state associations.
Up to 10 Named Storms Forecasted During ‘Supercharged September’
Following a brief lull in tropical activity in the wake of Hurricane Ernesto, the conditions are now primed for a series of back-to-back storms over the next few weeks in the Atlantic.
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