After the Hard Market: Smart Moves for Commercial Lines Agents
Commercial lines markets may be stabilizing, but agents who use this period to reset and prepare will be best positioned for what’s ahead.
Commercial lines markets may be stabilizing, but agents who use this period to reset and prepare will be best positioned for what’s ahead.
Local catastrophes caused intense regional volatility, according to Verisk, but overall lower claim volume contributed to the property & casualty industry’s strong first-quarter results.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping insurance workflows, but it isn’t replacing the agent. Technology fits, but human expertise still leads.
The policy provides flood-only coverage for homes and personal property, protecting homeowners from flood risks not covered by standard homeowners or renters insurance.
June highlighted 10 young agents making their mark on the insurance industry. And the Big ‘I’ 2026 Market Share Report shows that, despite market headwinds, the independent agency channel is holding strong.
With commercial lines competition intensifying, the onus is on independent agents to present the best picture of a client’s risk.
Commercial operations and financial operations aren’t two separate functions. They’re one system that most agencies have split in half.
As barndominium homes continue to grow in popularity, agents and clients should be aware of five key risks—and how to mitigate them—before moving forward..
Not planning to sell—but thinking ahead? This market brief explains why independent agency owners are re‑examining value, timing and long‑term positioning.
Consolidation has become the new normal. See what’s driving it, and why more independent agency owners are quietly reassessing valuation, succession, and future partnership options.