Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in October
October was Cybersecurity Awareness Month and Independent Agent provided insights on how agents could use the timely opportunity to help clients strengthen cyber hygiene.
Legal and Compliance
Bipartisan Bill Targets Staged Auto Accident Fraud Nationwide
A bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would make staging motor vehicle accidents for insurance payments a federal crime.
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.
Legislation to Crack Down on Staged Accidents Introduced
The bill would help deter insurance fraud, reduce unnecessary litigation costs and ease the pressure of rising insurance premiums.
4 Personal Lines Trends That Increase E&O Exposure
In today’s personal lines environment, operational challenges are not just business hurdles; they can also translate into rising errors & omissions exposure for independent agents.
Product Liability: How Global Economic Challenges Are Impacting the Market
Carriers offering product liability coverage are now taking into account factors such as the impact of any ongoing and proposed tariffs on the manufacturers and distributors of products, which may force manufacturers to change suppliers.
Top 10 Most-Read Online Articles in Independent Agent in 2025
Throughout the year, the Big “I” and Independent Agent magazine have been hard at work, examining emerging market trends and helping you be there for your clients with the latest insights.
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.
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.
Commercial Auto: How Nuclear and Thermonuclear Verdicts Are Adversely Impacting the Market
Trucking companies faced $165 million in nuclear verdicts in 2023, with an increasing trend of thermonuclear verdicts. Mounting costs from these large verdicts present significant challenges for the commercial auto insurance market.
