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New Year, New Administration: What New Laws Can Employers Expect? https://www.iamagazine.com/news/new-year-new-administration-what-new-laws-can-employers-expectNew Year, New Administration: What New Laws Can Employers Expect? As the year unfolds, companies can expect some changes, including new employment regulations they have to navigate. Here are some predictions.1/8/2025 11:00:00 AMRecruiting, Hiring & TrainingRecruiting, Hiring & TrainingNewsPaige McAllister
3 Strategies to Win Customer Trust in a Hard Markethttps://www.iamagazine.com/strategies/3-strategies-to-win-customer-trust-in-a-hard-market3 Strategies to Win Customer Trust in a Hard MarketIndependent agents can transform how customers perceive value in insurance, guiding them through a challenging and evolving market.1/2/2025 5:00:00 AMSales & MarketingSales & MarketingStrategiesPaul Measley
4 Insurance Industry Predictions for 2025https://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2025/january/4-insurance-industry-predictions-for-20254 Insurance Industry Predictions for 2025After a tumultuous few years, top industry analysts have weighed in with their predictions on what's in store for the insurance industry in 2025.1/1/2025 5:35:00 AMAgency Operations & Best PracticesPersonal LinesJanuaryKatie Butler
5 Foundational Insurance Concepts Producers Need to Know in 2025https://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2025/january/5-foundational-insurance-concepts-producers-need-to-know-in-20255 Foundational Insurance Concepts Producers Need to Know in 2025​As we head into a new year, there's no better time to equip producers with foundational insurance industry knowledge and concepts.1/1/2025 5:30:00 AMAgency Operations & Best PracticesJanuaryNancy Germond
3 Ways Automation Makes Marketing a Breezehttps://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2025/january/3-ways-automation-makes-marketing-a-breeze3 Ways Automation Makes Marketing a BreezeHere are three impactful ways automation can be integrated into your marketing processes to make your agency more efficient.1/1/2025 5:20:00 AMSales & MarketingJanuaryAnupam Gupta
Declaration of Independents: Jay Fribourghttps://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2025/january/declaration-of-independents-jay-fribourgDeclaration of Independents: Jay FribourgFribourg's experience working in a cybersecurity distributor startup firm led to the creation of BlueZone Cyber Solutions, which combines expertise in both insurance and cybersecurity.1/1/2025 5:05:00 AMTechnologyCyber LiabilityJanuaryOlivia Overman