Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in September
Agents read the 2026 Agency Universe Study’s key findings, met Greg Sandrock ahead of his installation and explored how consumers still value the human touch.
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JD Power and Big ‘I’ Release the 2026 Independent Agent Satisfaction Study
Agents place high value on carriers that interact with them as a partner rather than a vendor, with 48% of agent-carrier relationships meeting the partner criteria.
Homeowners Insurance Rebounds With $16.5 Billion Underwriting Profit
The U.S. homeowners insurance segment staged a dramatic recovery, according to AM Best, posting its first underwriting profit since 2019.
Who Pays When a Body Shop Employee Damages Another Vehicle?
The garage liability carrier is declining to pay for the third-party damage, saying the garage liability policy is excess for any non-owned vehicles and that the customer’s personal auto policy should pay.
Are Quieter Hurricane Seasons an Anomaly or a Trend?
To date, no major hurricanes have made landfall in the U.S. during the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. Does a quiet year signal that hurricane risk is easing? The evidence suggests no.
The Hanover CEO to Retire, COO Named CEO-Elect
John “Jack” C. Roche retires after a distinguished 40-year career in the insurance industry.
Applied Launches Submissionless Insurance Experience with Travelers
The solution enables carriers to proactively deliver renewal quotes directly within Applied Epic before agencies begin the remarketing process.
Property Claims Decline as Regional CAT Events Intensify
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.
New Private Flood Option From Titan and Nationwide
The policy provides flood-only coverage for homes and personal property, protecting homeowners from flood risks not covered by standard homeowners or renters insurance.
Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in June
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.
