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Independent agencies need to protect their business interests. But are non-compete agreements—also known as “restrictive covenants”—an appropriate vehicle for doing so?

Food recalls per year in the U.S. have almost doubled since 2002, and 2015 marked a record year for auto recalls, according to recent studies—but what’s driving the trend?

An agent starts noticing three contractual requirements becoming more common for their contractor clients. How should they handle them?

In a market driven by passion, proving your value as an independent agent requires understanding coverage nuances that could make the difference between a salvage and a total loss.

In order to better align with changing reimbursement models and other directives, small managed care organizations are altering their structures. Allied World’s 365Complete® meets their needs by combining several individual specialty liability options.

Even if you don’t know it, you probably have more than a few classic cars hiding somewhere in your standard personal lines book—and it might be time to shop them around.

By: Volume 114, No. 8

Take advantage of shifting employment trends and long-term disability policy innovations.

Customer service is a sacred cow for many independent agencies. But if you have an eye on growth, outsourcing customer service might not only make sense, but actually help you strengthen relationships with clients.

The LGBTQ dollar carries serious clout in the U.S. Is your agency prepared to serve this community as both clients and employees?