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In 2009, Angela Trimble and her best friend purchased a branch of the local independent insurance agency they were working for.

By: Volume: 119, Issue: 10

Rates had begun to plateau after four years of consistent rises, but recurring losses due to hail and wind damage to stationary aircrafts in 2020 continue to stifle rate relief.

Many businesses are cautious heading into the economic headwinds of a recession and may drop coverage to save money, making selling EPLI even more challenging.

Employers continue to deal with EPLI concerns relating to the impact of COVID-19, as well as increased legislative activity at both the state and federal level.

Incoming Big “I” chairman John Costello on independent agency growth, the war for talent and association relationships.

By: Volume: 119, Issue: 8

By offering advanced telehealth solutions, new specialty drug management programs and targeted utilization management services, agents can help address ​skyrocketing healthcare costs.

It’s clearer now than ever before that the new normal is one of near-constant change. For agency leaders, this new reality should force a new approach and mindset.

The unsolicited offer technique can be an effective way for a buyer to avoid time-consuming and expensive competition from other buyers. But for the seller, the outcome is likely to be suboptimal.