Half of Personal Auto Policies Were Shopped in Past Year
As personal auto policy shopping reached historic highs, distracted driving also increased, especially among older drivers.
Client Retention
Growing Your Book of Business in 2026
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.
Meet 7 Best Practices Agencies
Independent Agent magazine speaks with an agent from each revenue category about their experiences with the Best Practices Study and how their business operates.
Top 10 Most-Read Online Articles in Independent Agent in 2025
Throughout the year, the Big “I” and Independent Agent magazine have been hard at work, examining emerging market trends and helping you be there for your clients with the latest insights.
QBE Introduces Media Liability Endorsement
The endorsement extends coverage to legal actions involving consumer protection statutes, even when claims are not tied to other perils—a risk often excluded by traditional media liability policies.
Communication Key to Retaining Small Commercial Accounts as Premiums Rise
Small commercial customers are more likely than ever to consider moving their business to another insurer at renewal, according to J.D. Power.
Reimbursement for Evacuation Costs: Help Clients Understand This Coverage
With ongoing wildfires in the West and an above-average Atlantic hurricane season predicted, it’s essential for independent insurance agents to educate clients on how their policies can cover evacuation-related expenses.
Big ‘I’ Expands Trusted Choice® Hard Market Toolkit
The newly expanded resource—which builds upon the toolkit first published in July 2023—covers a wide range of updates and strategies for navigating the challenges posed by the hard market.
Trusted Choice Survey: How Agents Are Adapting to the Hard Market
Client communication, retention, technology and team morale are among agents’ top priorities in adapting to the hard market.
Trusted Choice® Launches Hard Market Toolkit
The toolkit assists Big “I” member agencies in navigating the current insurance market and helps them effectively communicate with their clients.
