‘It Only Takes One,’ Warns NOAA Ahead of ‘Below-Average’ Hurricane Season
The 2026 hurricane season, which starts on June 1, is projected to be below average, with eight to 14 named storms expected.
Disaster Preparedness
What Agents Should Know About New PFAS Incineration Guidance
The lifting of the ban on PFAS incineration expands disposal options for military and industrial waste, but it also lengthens the liability chain and adds new layers of complexity for agents and their clients.
FEMA Review Council Releases Report to Reform Agency
The 75-page report presents a comprehensive set of recommendations for overhauling the federal government’s approach to disaster preparedness, response and recovery.
Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in April
April delivered must-read insights for independent agents, including the retirement of the Safeco brand, hurricane season outlook and member recognition at the 2026 Big “I” Legislative Conference.
What Independent Agents Should Know About Today’s Changing Flood Risk
Rainfall-driven flooding, overwhelmed stormwater systems and runoff from new development are increasingly common drivers of loss. Those realities do not always align neatly with boundary flood zones.
Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in March
In March, Independent Agent magazine saw the Big “I” realize the fruits of its work with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in revising their property insurance requirements for federally backed mortgages.
El Niño to Shape 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season
AccuWeather is predicting between 11 to 16 named storms, including four to seven hurricanes and two to four major hurricanes.
Preventing Costly Water Damage Through Effective Technology Installation
If insurers have better visibility into whether home devices are active and functioning, they could intervene early, resolve installation or connectivity issues and ensure credits reflect genuine mitigation.
Coalition Adds Deepfake Response Endorsement
Coverage responds to a deepfake event, providing technical analysis by a deepfake forensics firm, legal work to have the deepfake taken down from online platforms and crisis communications support from a public relations firm.
Help Clients Take Control of the Claims Process with DIY Home Inspections
DIY home inspection tools represent a new way for clients to get a faster resolution after a loss, helping eliminate the wait for adjuster availability and giving homeowners more control.
