JD Power and Big ‘I’ Release the 2026 Independent Agent Satisfaction Study
Agents place high value on carriers that interact with them as a partner rather than a vendor, with 48% of agent-carrier relationships meeting the partner criteria.
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Evolving Channel: Key Findings From the 2026 Agency Universe Study
Independent agencies are targeting growth while reshaping operations to better serve clients, according to the biennial study.
Big ‘I’ and Future One Release 2026 Agency Universe Study
The biennial study reveals revenue growth, technology adoption and a focus on customer service.
Inside the 2026 Agency Universe Study
On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, Will Jones, editor-in-chief of Independent Agent magazine, chats with Kristina Witzling, executive vice president from Zeldis Research, to unpack the results of the 2026 Agency Universe Study.
Big ‘I’ and Reagan Consulting Release 2026 Best Practices Study Update
Best Practices agencies continue to deliver excellent profitability above pre-pandemic historical averages, even as organic growth slowed due to a softening property & casualty market.
Big ‘I’ Releases 2026 Market Share Report
The independent agency channel maintains a strong position amid improving underwriting results.
Meet 7 Best Practices Agencies
Independent Agent magazine speaks with an agent from each revenue category about their experiences with the Best Practices Study and how their business operates.
J.D. Power and Big ‘I’ Release the 2025 Independent Agent Satisfaction Study
The study tracks agent sentiment across multiple categories, including ease of doing business, communication practices and claims handling.
Big ‘I’ and Reagan Consulting Release 2025 Best Practices Study
Best Practices agencies continue excellent organic growth and profitability, according to the 2025 Best Practices Study by the Big “I” and Reagan Consulting.
Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in July
July started with a bang as the Big “I” secured important wins for independent insurance agencies in the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” And despite mixed results for the property & casualty market, the Big “I” 2025 Market Share Report, showed the independent agency channel is holding steady.
