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Can an Agency Non-Renew a Nightmare Customer?

A client has been very belligerent to agency staff throughout the years yet still stays with the agency. If the agency gives a 60-day notice, can it non-renew this client?

Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in December

December looked at the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, the impact of claims management on customer experience, state requirements for paid leave and time off. Plus, state regulations on artificial intelligence (AI) as well as a review of 2025’s top stories.

How Long-Term Care Planning Sets Advisers Apart

For agents, addressing long-term care doesn’t mean selling a policy. It means guiding clients through a conversation they’ve likely never had before. It means reframing the discussion from fear and avoidance to control and preparedness.

4 Tips to Improve Product Liability Submissions

In a market where carriers are inundated with submissions, agents can help their product liability clients secure the coverage they need by understanding carriers’ appetite and capitalizing on the opportunities they offer. 

Agency Nation Meets: Emily McGinn

Emily McGinn is general manager of the MGA and wholesale business unit at Vertafore, overseeing product development, professional services and customer service.

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