Declaration of Independents: James Jenkins
Three years into owning a captive insurance agency, James Jenkins knew he wanted to go the independent agency route. In April 2019, he launched RiskWell, a technology-forward agency.
Renewals
Trusted Choice® Launches Evolving Market Toolkit
The toolkit helps Big “I” member agencies navigate new market headwinds with updated strategies for client communication, renewal and retention, and operational efficiency.
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.
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.
3 Workflows That Are Stealing Your Day
By spending less time on administrative work, independent agents can dedicate more energy to supporting clients and strengthening relationships.
How Agents Can Reframe Rate Pressure Into Opportunity
This moment calls for disciplined, consultative leadership. Here are four ways to do it.
5 Levers to Pull to Deliver the Best Deal for Clients
Brokers who consistently deliver results do it by pulling the same five levers.
J.D. Power and Big ‘I’ Release the 2025 Independent Agent Satisfaction Study
The study tracks agent sentiment across multiple categories, including ease of doing business, communication practices and claims handling.
Communication Key to Retaining Small Commercial Accounts as Premiums Rise
Small commercial customers are more likely than ever to consider moving their business to another insurer at renewal, according to J.D. Power.
Is There a Coverage Gap When BAP and Umbrella Have Different Renewal Dates?
A pallet manufacturing company has a business auto policy that renews in November and a commercial umbrella policy that renews in April.
