Severe Convective Storms Lead Concerns for Insurers
The vast majority of insurance company executives view severe convective storms (SCS) as the leading threat to their balance sheets, according to a Demex survey.
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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.
How Catastrophes Are Changing Property Coverage
From hurricanes in the Southeast, wildfires in the West and severe convective storms in between, catastrophes are a defining feature of the current insurance landscape and are changing property insurance.
P&C Industry ‘Continues to Walk a Fine Line’ After Posting $11.5 Billion Underwriting Profit
The U.S. property & casualty insurance industry almost tripled underwriting profitability in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, but catastrophes continue to drive up homeowners premiums.
Reimbursement for Evacuation Costs: Help Clients Understand This Coverage
With ongoing wildfires in the West and an above-average Atlantic hurricane season predicted, it’s essential for independent insurance agents to educate clients on how their policies can cover evacuation-related expenses.
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.
Property & Casualty Forecast: Personal Auto to Improve, General Liability a Weak Spot
The U.S. property & casualty insurance market is exhibiting mixed results in 2025, with personal auto on track to achieve profitability but homeowners and general liability segments continuing to experience losses.
Personal and Commercial Lines Rates Continue to Rise in 2025
In the second quarter of 2025, personal lines rates rose by 4.6% and commercial lines rates rose 2.8%.
Fourth of July: Warn Homeowners About These 3 Risks
Fourth of July celebrations involve grilling, fireworks and outdoor gatherings. But behind the red, white and blue is a spike in risk.
Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in June
Erie Insurance and Philadelphia Insurance Companies grappled with extended system outages, prompting errors & omissions concerns for independent insurance agents.
