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.
Independent Agent magazine speaks with an agent from each revenue category about their experiences with the Best Practices Study and how their business operates.
Data has evolved from a back-office function to a front-line strategic tool for independent insurance agencies.
While many insurers have filed for rate decreases in 2025, many customers have yet to feel the effects of those decreases, with 44% of auto insurance claimants reporting a price increase in the past 12 months.
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.
Ghost kitchens are a growing trend, fueled by celebrities like MrBeast and Mariah Carey, but these non-traditional food service businesses bring unique exposures that don’t always fit into standard restaurant policies.
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.
Keeping an existing client is far more cost-effective than chasing down a new one. Here are six steps to retain more clients and keep costs down.
After years of navigating higher premiums, stricter underwriting and reduced capacity, the insurance industry is on the verge of another market shift.
Wetenkamp’s career in insurance was unexpected. After working at In-N-Out Burger and at the DMV, he took a job with AAA Insurance when they started offering DMV services. This opened his eyes to the opportunities for career growth and serving the Hispanic community.
From the long-lasting impact of the pandemic to the turmoil of the hard market, personal lines consumer preferences are shifting. Here’s how independent agents can keep up.