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.
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.
From artificial intelligence (AI)-driven operational shifts and dynamic climate modeling to heightened cyber and privacy risks, 2026 is shaping up to be a year of transformation for the insurance industry.
For homeowners and business owners, updating their structures comes down to one key question: Is it worth spending the extra money to achieve enhanced building standards.
As homeowners contend with inflation, extreme weather and increasingly complex coverage needs, new reports from Nationwide and The Hanover reveal widening gaps in insurance coverage—and an expanding role for agents helping clients navigate today’s risk environment.
Insurance agents who embrace risk mitigation technologies can strengthen underwriting, deliver value to customers and differentiate their service.
Nearly half of U.S. homeowners have seen their insurance premiums increase over the past year, signaling growing concerns over insurer loyalty and long-term profitability, according to J.D. Power.
With ongoing wildfires in the West and an above-average Atlantic hurricane season predicted, it’s essential for independent insurance agents to educate clients on how their policies can cover evacuation-related expenses.
A new report reveals a troubling disconnect between what homeowners know and what they do to protect their homes. Learn how agents can turn knowledge into action and value.
Nationally, homeowners insurance rates jumped 11.4% in 2024, with double-digit increases reported in the last two years.
