In March, Independent Agent magazine saw the Big “I” realize the fruits of its work with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in revising their property insurance requirements for federally backed mortgages.
AccuWeather is predicting between 11 to 16 named storms, including four to seven hurricanes and two to four major hurricanes.
Last year, Scott Gray was honored with the Barney Burns award at the 2025 Big “I” Legislative Conference for his dedication, passion and leadership in government advocacy for the independent insurance agency system.
Language breakdowns among independent agents tend to occur when there is inconsistency in how language is applied internally and externally.
Drawing on guidance from underwriters, claims specialists, agency consultants and defense counsel, here are a series of quick, practical steps agencies can take to reduce E&O exposure.
Building an independent insurance agency requires not just tenacity and carrier contacts, but the mindset that you’re steadfastly committed to the journey.
On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, Jill Roth, executive vice president of Ahart Frinzi and Smith hosts a conversation with Louise “BeBe” Canter, former Big “I” president, senior vice president at USI Insurance Services, and a Woodworth Memorial Award Winner, and Angela Ripely, current Big ‘I’ chair and president of VW Brown Insurance.
Relationships will always remain the heart of the insurance business. But in today’s environment, the agencies that combine strong relationships with operational efficiency will be the ones best positioned to grow.
If insurers have better visibility into whether home devices are active and functioning, they could intervene early, resolve installation or connectivity issues and ensure credits reflect genuine mitigation.
An agency has a book of medium and large-sized commercial accounts with stable cash flow. Currently, they work with two premium finance companies and are considering handling it inside the agency in a designated department with an accounting team. What are the pros and cons of an insurance agency setting up and running its own…
