FEMA Review Council Releases Report to Reform Agency
The 75-page report presents a comprehensive set of recommendations for overhauling the federal government’s approach to disaster preparedness, response and recovery.
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What Independent Agents Should Know About Today’s Changing Flood Risk
Rainfall-driven flooding, overwhelmed stormwater systems and runoff from new development are increasingly common drivers of loss. Those realities do not always align neatly with boundary flood zones.
Advocacy in Action with Scott Gray
On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, we meet Scott Gray, owner of SouthGroup Insurance Services in Meridian, Mississippi.
Declaration of Independents: Scott Gray
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.
Over 800,000 Without Power as Deadly Cold Grips the Country
The deadly winter storm that swept across the U.S. over the weekend has left at least 12 people dead and thousands of people stranded, with over 19,000 flights canceled during the storm.
Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in December
December looked at the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, the impact of claims management on customer experience, state requirements for paid leave and time off. Plus, state regulations on artificial intelligence (AI) as well as a review of 2025’s top stories.
2025 Hurricane Season: Storms Steer Clear of US but Undergo ‘Rapid Intensification’
While storms may not make landfall in the U.S., they are becoming increasingly unpredictable and intensify rapidly, warns the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Declaration of Independents: Kelley Carter
Communication is the name of the game in the challenging coastal insurance market—and Kelley Carter, a communication and business major, has applied that wholeheartedly.
Flood ‘Underinsurance Crisis’ Exposes Millions of Homes
Nearly 85% of single-family homes at risk of flooding in the U.S. carry insufficient coverage, leaving households vulnerable to thousands of dollars in out-of-pocket costs, according to Neptune Flood.
FEMA Role in Disaster Response Examined in Congressional Hearing
During the hearing, a bill was formally introduced to streamline disaster assistance programs to accelerate aid to survivors and encourage states to invest in disaster mitigation efforts.
