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P&C Insurance Market Returns to Underwriting Profitability https://www.iamagazine.com/news/p-c-insurance-market-returns-to-underwriting-profitabilityP&C Insurance Market Returns to Underwriting Profitability Two insurance industry reports revealed that the overall property & casualty insurance industry is returning to profitability after years of hard market conditions and weather-related losses.3/26/2025 11:00:00 AMIn the NewsPersonal Lines Commercial LinesNewsWill Jones
Half of Independent Insurance Agency Employees Feel Burned Out https://www.iamagazine.com/news/half-of-independent-insurance-agency-employees-feel-burned-outHalf of Independent Insurance Agency Employees Feel Burned Out While more than 2 in 3 (69%) say the insurance industry is a great place to work and 4 out of 5 (81%) say they are satisfied with their job, high rates of burnout are threatening to dampen job satisfaction, according to Liberty Mutual and Safeco. 3/26/2025 4:00:00 AMIn the NewsRecruiting, Hiring & Training Technology In the NewsNewsAnneMarie McPherson Spears
In Good Company: Women Creating Opportunities for Independent Insurance Agents https://www.iamagazine.com/podcasts/in-good-company-women-creating-opportunities-for-independent-insurance-agentsIn Good Company: Women Creating Opportunities for Independent Insurance Agents ​On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, Susan Bonner, Big “I" vice president of marketing and communications, chats with Denise Johnson, president and CEO of Big I Oklahoma, and Jill Epstein, CEO of Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of California (IIABCal), about how they're offering more women-led events and highlighting opportunities for women in insurance.3/26/2025 4:00:00 AMDiversity & InclusionPodcastsAgency Nation
4 Ways the Right Technology Can Future-Proof Your Agencyhttps://www.iamagazine.com/strategies/4-ways-the-right-technology-can-future-proof-your-agency4 Ways the Right Technology Can Future-Proof Your AgencyThe right technology provider can be a game-changer for your agency, delivering positive downstream impacts that extend beyond operational efficiency.3/26/2025 4:00:00 AMTechnologyTechnologyStrategiesChris Peabody
Homeowners Repair Cycle Length Reaches All-Time Highhttps://www.iamagazine.com/news/homeowners-repair-cycle-length-reaches-all-time-highHomeowners Repair Cycle Length Reaches All-Time HighHomeowners claims are taking longer to resolve than ever before with the average claim cycle time—from filing the claim to finished repairs—now 32.4 days, says J.D. Power. 3/20/2025 10:00:00 AMIn the NewsIn the News Auto Personal LinesNewsAnneMarie McPherson Spears
Is Google Dead? Why Social Media Is Taking Over Searchhttps://www.iamagazine.com/strategies/is-google-dead-why-social-media-is-taking-over-searchIs Google Dead? Why Social Media Is Taking Over SearchIf you're still relying solely on Google for your agency's search visibility, you might want to rethink your strategy. Social media is quickly becoming the new search engine for the next generation.3/19/2025 4:00:00 AMSales & MarketingSales & MarketingStrategiesPaul Baccaro