June highlighted 10 young agents making their mark on the insurance industry. And the Big ‘I’ 2026 Market Share Report shows that, despite market headwinds, the independent agency channel is holding strong.
With commercial lines competition intensifying, the onus is on independent agents to present the best picture of a client’s risk.
North Carolina has taken a groundbreaking step in the fight against legal system abuse by becoming the first state in the nation to prohibit third-party litigation financing.
Insurance agents are stepping beyond the agency and into the political arena—and the Insurance Campaign Institute is helping them get there.
Get up to speed on the key issues that will be the focus of the 2026 Big “I” Legislative Conference and check out the lineup of congressional speakers.
Last year, Scott Gray was honored with the Barney Burns award at the 2025 Big “I” Legislative Conference for his dedication, passion and leadership in government advocacy for the independent insurance agency system.
Get up to speed on the five key issues that will be the focus of the 2026 Big “I” Legislative Conference taking place April 22–24 in Washington, D.C.
The “Litigation Funding Transparency Act of 2026″ would require parties to publicly disclose funding sources in mass tort and class action suits.
Carriers offering product liability coverage are now taking into account factors such as the impact of any ongoing and proposed tariffs on the manufacturers and distributors of products, which may force manufacturers to change suppliers.
This end-of-year episode of Agency Nation Radio is brought to you by the editors of Independent Agent magazine. Will Jones, editor-in-chief, hosts the discussion and is joined by Olivia Overman, content editor, and AnneMarie McPherson Spears, news editor.
