JD Power and Big ‘I’ Release the 2026 Independent Agent Satisfaction Study
Agents place high value on carriers that interact with them as a partner rather than a vendor, with 48% of agent-carrier relationships meeting the partner criteria.
Agents place high value on carriers that interact with them as a partner rather than a vendor, with 48% of agent-carrier relationships meeting the partner criteria.
Independent agencies are targeting growth while reshaping operations to better serve clients, according to the biennial study.
The biennial study reveals revenue growth, technology adoption and a focus on customer service.
On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, Will Jones, editor-in-chief of Independent Agent magazine, chats with Kristina Witzling, executive vice president from Zeldis Research, to unpack the results of the 2026 Agency Universe Study.
Best Practices agencies continue to deliver excellent profitability above pre-pandemic historical averages, even as organic growth slowed due to a softening property & casualty market.
The independent agency channel maintains a strong position amid improving underwriting results.
Independent Agent magazine speaks with an agent from each revenue category about their experiences with the Best Practices Study and how their business operates.
The study tracks agent sentiment across multiple categories, including ease of doing business, communication practices and claims handling.
Best Practices agencies continue excellent organic growth and profitability, according to the 2025 Best Practices Study by the Big “I” and Reagan Consulting.
The Big “I” 2025 Market Share Report shows that independent agencies place 61.5% of all U.S. property & casualty insurance, a clear sign of the channel’s continued strength.