5 Tips for Working with an Underwriter to Build a Successful Niche Practice
Here are five ways agents and underwriters can work together to build a niche that’s profitable and sustainable.
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4 Tips for Agents Looking to Grow Their Supplemental Health Care Book of Business
As health care costs continue to rise for many Americans, employers increasingly view supplemental health benefits as crucial for recruitment, retention and employee satisfaction.
Rising Homeowners Coverage Gaps Underscore Agents’ Expanding Role
As homeowners contend with inflation, extreme weather and increasingly complex coverage needs, new reports from Nationwide and The Hanover reveal widening gaps in insurance coverage—and an expanding role for agents helping clients navigate today’s risk environment.
Why Health Care Premiums Continue to Rise
Prescription drugs play a significant role in increasing health care costs, with Americans spending approximately $98 billion out of pocket on prescription drugs, a 25% increase over the past five years.
Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in September
September highlighted the impact of nuclear and thermonuclear verdicts on the commercial auto market, signs of improvement in the property & casualty industry, and the Big “I” welcoming Angela Ripley as the new chair.
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.
QBE Introduces Media Liability Endorsement
The endorsement extends coverage to legal actions involving consumer protection statutes, even when claims are not tied to other perils—a risk often excluded by traditional media liability policies.
Ghost Kitchens, Food Trucks and Catering: How Agents Can Help in a Transforming Industry
Ghost kitchens are a growing trend, fueled by celebrities like MrBeast and Mariah Carey, but these non-traditional food service businesses bring unique exposures that don’t always fit into standard restaurant policies.
Turn Long-Term Care Avoidance Into Growth and Loyalty
When there’s no long-term care plan in place, care decisions are made in a crisis. Here are four tips agents can use to help clients integrate LTC into their plans.
Communication Key to Retaining Small Commercial Accounts as Premiums Rise
Small commercial customers are more likely than ever to consider moving their business to another insurer at renewal, according to J.D. Power.
