Homeowners Rates Increase 40% in 6 Years, According to LendingTree
Nationally, homeowners insurance rates jumped 11.4% in 2024, with double-digit increases reported in the last two years.
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Offering Umbrella Coverage: 4 Reminders for Independent Agents
To mitigate the risk of an errors & omissions claim, insurance professionals need to approach offering umbrella coverage with diligence and consistency.
Fourth of July: Warn Homeowners About These 3 Risks
Fourth of July celebrations involve grilling, fireworks and outdoor gatherings. But behind the red, white and blue is a spike in risk.
How Agents Can Help Small Businesses in a CAT-Exposed Hard Market
Proactive conversations with clients about catastrophe risks can surface potential coverage gaps and open the door to more forward-looking planning.
3 Ways Agents Can Help Small Businesses Become Better Risks
Agents can help find a way to deliver comprehensive protection and streamlined service to small businesses that face unique challenges.
Big ‘I’ Releases Trusted Choice® Legal System Abuse Toolkit
The new toolkit helps independent insurance agents educate clients about legal system abuse, explain rising costs and advocate for reforms.
Homeowners Aware of Risks and Prevention but Don’t Act
While most homeowners are familiar with common risk areas and the technologies designed to mitigate them, relatively few have implemented these solutions in their own homes, according to The Hanover.
License to Lead: Meet Young Agent Audriana Misic
“It’s all about embracing artificial intelligence (AI),” says young agent Audriana Misic. “Not to replace people but to make what we do more efficient and effective.”
License to Lead: Meet Young Agent Kendra Garrett
“My favorite part about being an agent is empowering people and letting them know that they don’t have to do this alone,” says young agent Kendra Garrett. “That empowers me when I know I’ve positively affected somebody’s life, especially when it comes to their finances.”
License to Lead: Meet Young Agent Deuel Romero
“Spanish is my first language,” says young agent Deuel Romero. “I got into the industry when I saw a huge opportunity with the underserved demographic of the Hispanic business owner community.”
