Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in August
Independent Agent magazine explored how tort reform is beginning to counteract the impacts of legal system abuse, litigation financing and nuclear verdicts.
Legal and Compliance
Telematics and Tort Reform Can Curb Commercial Auto Losses
As commercial auto insurance challenges persist, the industry is increasingly leveraging telematics and supporting proposals to address third-party litigation funding.
Legal Reforms Begin to Ease Insurance Costs for Consumers
After years of rising insurance costs driven in part by legal system abuse, litigation financing and nuclear verdicts, tort reform is beginning to translate into lower premiums, rate reductions and direct savings for consumers.
Presenting the Best Picture of a Commercial Client’s Risk
With commercial lines competition intensifying, the onus is on independent agents to present the best picture of a client’s risk.
North Carolina’s Landmark Law Prohibits Third-Party Litigation Financing
North Carolina has taken a groundbreaking step in the fight against legal system abuse by becoming the first state in the nation to prohibit third-party litigation financing.
Insurance Campaign Institute Prepares Agents to Step Up for Public Office
Insurance agents are stepping beyond the agency and into the political arena—and the Insurance Campaign Institute is helping them get there.
Speaker Lineup, Issues Briefing Released for 2026 Big ‘I’ Legislative Conference
Get up to speed on the key issues that will be the focus of the 2026 Big “I” Legislative Conference and check out the lineup of congressional speakers.
Declaration of Independents: Scott Gray
Last year, Scott Gray was honored with the Barney Burns award at the 2025 Big “I” Legislative Conference for his dedication, passion and leadership in government advocacy for the independent insurance agency system.
5 Issues Independent Agents Will Address at the 2026 Big ‘I’ Legislative Conference
Get up to speed on the five key issues that will be the focus of the 2026 Big “I” Legislative Conference taking place April 22–24 in Washington, D.C.
Litigation Funding Transparency Act Introduced in The Senate
The “Litigation Funding Transparency Act of 2026″ would require parties to publicly disclose funding sources in mass tort and class action suits.
