7 Trends Transforming Personal Lines
How are shifting trends impacting independent agents’ personal lines strategies? And what do clients want from their insurance relationships? Here are seven trends for the future of personal lines insurance.
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Why World Cup 2026 Will Increase Demand for Short-Term Rental Insurance
Landlords who normally operate long-term rentals will convert to short-term rentals, while others, who’ve never offered short-term rentals, are expected to list their properties just for the World Cup.
How Agents’ Roles Are Changing in the High Net-Worth Market
As the number of high net-worth individuals (HNW) grows and more are considering self-insuring, agents’ roles are transforming from policy placement to strategic risk advisor.
Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in December
December looked at the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, the impact of claims management on customer experience, state requirements for paid leave and time off. Plus, state regulations on artificial intelligence (AI) as well as a review of 2025’s top stories.
5 Predictions for the Insurance Industry in 2026
From artificial intelligence (AI)-driven operational shifts and dynamic climate modeling to heightened cyber and privacy risks, 2026 is shaping up to be a year of transformation for the insurance industry.
Auto Insurance Rates Decline but Satisfaction Remains Strained
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.
Help Clients Understand the Often-Overlooked Necessity of LTC Insurance
Educating consumers about the benefits of an LTC plan—whether that plan is to rely on government-funded care, buy insurance or cover LTC expenses with personal assets—is key.
Turn Long-Term Care Avoidance Into Growth and Loyalty
When there’s no long-term care plan in place, care decisions are made in a crisis. Here are four tips agents can use to help clients integrate LTC into their plans.
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.
4 Ways to Boost Your Website’s Visibility With Title Tags and Meta Descriptions
Tips to make sure your website appears in the sea of search results on Google and any other search engine.
