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.
Legal and Compliance
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 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.
Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in July
July brought the news that the property & casualty industry’s 2025 underwriting results were the strongest in a decade.
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.
How Long Should Carrier Remain on Risk After Terminating Agency Contract?
If an agent in New York no longer represents a carrier, how long does the carrier need to remain on the customer’s risk for auto, home and umbrella?
Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in June
June highlighted 10 young agents making their mark on the insurance industry. And the Big ‘I’ 2026 Market Share Report shows that, despite market headwinds, the independent agency channel is holding strong.
New York Tackles Auto Insurance Fraud and Legal System Abuse
The bills signed into law last week address some of the core factors that have driven exorbitant auto insurance premiums in New York.
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.
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.
