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Wildfires are reshaping the way homeowners, insurers and independent insurance agents approach property protection—and the need for adaptation is urgent.

Born and raised on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Courtney Jacobs began her career as a financial adviser.

Rising costs within the sector threaten coverage affordability and, in the long run, availability. Yet, insureds still need coverage.

Learn what this next generation of independent insurance agents has to say about where the industry is headed—and how they fit into it.

Running your agency is a lot like being the coach of a sports team. It’s about strategically selecting the right tools and teammates to position your agency for success.

Here are five ways to bring more personalization into a sales training model.

Typically, a phishing email will ask you to click a link, respond with sensitive information or open a file.

Elliott has been a driving force in the Big “I” community on both the state and national level, from chairing the Young Agents of Kansas (YAK) and national Young Agents Committee (YAC) to championing political advocacy in his current role as chair of the state government affairs committee.

A COVID-19 hangover. The hard market. The movement of policies from the admitted market to excess & surplus lines. Whether a single factor or a combination is to blame, one thing is certain: Errors & omissions claims are on the rise.

A number of agent errors & omissions claims have been reported as a result of an insurance agent procuring coverage in an area in which they have little or no expertise.