Homeowners Rates Increase 40% in 6 Years, According to LendingTree
Nationally, homeowners insurance rates jumped 11.4% in 2024, with double-digit increases reported in the last two years.
Renewals
Highest Value Auto Customers Most Likely to Shop
More than one-third of U.S. personal auto insurance customers are dissatisfied with their insurance and those with higher overall lifetime value profiles are most likely to leave, according to J.D. Power.
Declaration of Independents: Jorge Wetenkamp
Wetenkamp’s career in insurance was unexpected. After working at In-N-Out Burger and at the DMV, he took a job with AAA Insurance when they started offering DMV services. This opened his eyes to the opportunities for career growth and serving the Hispanic community.
How Independent Agents Can Adapt to Meet Changing Consumer Expectations
From the long-lasting impact of the pandemic to the turmoil of the hard market, personal lines consumer preferences are shifting. Here’s how independent agents can keep up.
6 Ways to Boost Client Retention With a Renewal and Remarketing Plan
Retaining clients can be challenging when faced with carriers withdrawing from markets, steep rate increases and an onslaught of remarketing requests from customers.
Trusted Choice® Launches Hard Market Toolkit
The toolkit assists Big “I” member agencies in navigating the current insurance market and helps them effectively communicate with their clients.
