Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in October
New reports revealed widening gaps in insurance coverage and an expanding role for agents. Plus, Agency Nation Radio spoke with GEICO on its move into the independent agency channel.
Legal and Compliance
3 Questions to Confirm Who Owns Your Agency’s Data
Who really owns that data once it’s stored in a vendor’s system? What happens if an agency decides to switch platforms? And can agents freely connect their data across tools to build the client experience they want, or are they locked into whatever their vendor dictates?
InsurPac Hits $1 Million and Has Sights Set on a Record Year
As of Oct. 27, more than 2,300 agents and brokers nationwide have invested in InsurPac, the Big “I” political action committee (PAC), helping to surpass the $1 million mark toward its $1.3 million goal for the 2025 calendar year.
Fix Our Forests Act Edges Closer to Law
The “Fix Our Forests Act of 2025,” which will improve forest management, reduce wildfire risk and protect critical infrastructure, was passed out of a U.S. Senate committee.
Medicare Advantage Providers Withdraw and Cut Agent Compensation
In response to providers significantly reducing or eliminating agent compensation, the Big “I” voiced its concerns in joint letters to Congress and to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
APCIA Annual Meeting 2025: Industry Competition, Affordability and Legal System Abuse
Last week, the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) hosted its annual meeting in Orlando, Florida.
Funding Standoff: Government Shutdown Continues
Both political sides seem to be digging in, with the U.S. Senate unable to advance a “clean” continuing resolution (CR).
New NYDFS Cybersecurity MFA Requirement Effective Nov. 1
Although the NYDFS Cyber Regulations may not apply directly to your business, independent insurance agencies operating in other jurisdictions could still see impacts.
No Deal: NFIP Lapses as Government Shutdown Begins
A partial federal government shutdown began on Oct. 1, resulting in a lapse of National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) authority.
7 Important Data Security Features to Look for in InsurTech Providers
While there’s no way to guarantee your agency will never be susceptible to an attack on your systems or data, there are steps you can take to understand and increase the security of your client data.
