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A homeowner experienced a wind and hail claim to his roof and it was found that some of the decking was rotting. Local building code says rotting decking should be replaced.

Just because the economy is unpredictable doesn’t mean it’s time to pull up the drawbridge and hide. Making smart moves to drive growth, both organic and inorganic, can keep a business thriving.

Agencies can reduce friction with their carrier partners to make claims and compensation more transparent, accurate and user-friendly.

A project is requiring a contractor to maintain insurance coverage through the next 10 years. What policy would grant coverage if the business closes during that time?

A client has full glass coverage on her personal auto policy. She rented a vehicle while traveling and got a chip on the windshield.

Fourth of July celebrations involve grilling, fireworks and outdoor gatherings. But behind the red, white and blue is a spike in risk.

The recently enacted tariffs have introduced uncertainty into the insurance industry, including the agency mergers & acquisitions market. Here are three areas to monitor over the coming months.

“It’s all about embracing artificial intelligence (AI),” says young agent Audriana Misic. “Not to replace people but to make what we do more efficient and effective.”

“Spanish is my first language,” says young agent Deuel Romero. “I got into the industry when I saw a huge opportunity with the underserved demographic of the Hispanic business owner community.”

“It takes a lot of work to do this job,” says young agent Yuliya Karpov. “This profession provides an opportunity to find harmony, to learn about yourself and what you need, then reflect and adjust accordingly.”