Acquiring an Agency: Tips for Independent Agents

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FEMA Review Council Releases Report to Reform Agency
May 13, 2026
Bipartisan Disaster Risk Bill Passes the House
April 30, 2026
Insurance Campaign Institute Prepares Agents to Step Up for Public Office
April 24, 2026
Claims Volume Declines in 2025 But Emerging Risks Intensify, According to Verisk
April 15, 2026
DFC, Chubb Maritime Reinsurance Plan Doubles to $40 Billion with 6 New Partners
April 8, 2026
Individual Life Insurance Sales Jumped 10% in 2025
April 1, 2026
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Art of The Exit: Ensuring a Smooth Transition When It’s Time to Sell
May 1, 2026
May HIghlights
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Insurance Agency M&A and Preventing E&O Claims
May 1, 2026
Deep Fakes: The New Front Line in Insurance Fraud
May 1, 2026
Using AI and Automation to Strengthen Succession Planning
May 1, 2026
Declaration of Independents: Robert Strachan
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How Industry Changes Are Influencing, But Not Deterring, M&A Activity

May 13, 2026

While some recent trends have influenced the mergers & acquisitions marketplace, it certainly hasn’t been interrupted.

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