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Emily McGinn is general manager of the MGA and wholesale business unit at Vertafore, overseeing product development, professional services and customer service.

For agency owners preparing for a sale, planning succession or assessing their competitive standing, it’s more important than ever to understand the forces that drive an agency’s valuation.

Strong security measures and client awareness are critical to maintaining trust and safeguarding assets.

Jamie Behymer, director of diversity, inclusion and young agents at the Big “I,” leads initiatives that empower emerging leaders and help independent insurance agencies become more inclusive.

In a relationship-driven industry, technology’s greatest value lies in giving people more time to do what only they can: advise, connect and build trust.

Tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot are being hailed as game-changers. But for many independent insurance agency owners, the excitement comes with a side of anxiety: Where do you even start?

A commercial lines prospect has a limit on business income and business personal property (BPP), but not on the building.

Data has evolved from a back-office function to a front-line strategic tool for independent insurance agencies.

Lorraine Jeckells is co-founder and CEO of Free Brands (FREE), a global marketing agency specializing in the insurance sector.

A commercial insured’s showroom was flooded after a demolition contractor broke a water line while demolishing an adjacent building.