Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in September
Agents read the 2026 Agency Universe Study’s key findings, met Greg Sandrock ahead of his installation and explored how consumers still value the human touch.
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JD Power and Big ‘I’ Release the 2026 Independent Agent Satisfaction Study
Agents place high value on carriers that interact with them as a partner rather than a vendor, with 48% of agent-carrier relationships meeting the partner criteria.
Inside the 2026 Agency Universe Study
On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, Will Jones, editor-in-chief of Independent Agent magazine, chats with Kristina Witzling, executive vice president from Zeldis Research, to unpack the results of the 2026 Agency Universe Study.
Bipartisan Bill Targets Staged Auto Accident Fraud Nationwide
A bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would make staging motor vehicle accidents for insurance payments a federal crime.
Who Pays When a Body Shop Employee Damages Another Vehicle?
The garage liability carrier is declining to pay for the third-party damage, saying the garage liability policy is excess for any non-owned vehicles and that the customer’s personal auto policy should pay.
P&C Insurers Post Strong H1 2026 Underwriting Gains as Liability Risks Persist
While the first half of 2026 saw strong underwriting results, certain lines of business remained challenged and regional catastrophe exposures still poses significant long-term risk.
Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in August
Independent Agent magazine explored how tort reform is beginning to counteract the impacts of legal system abuse, litigation financing and nuclear verdicts.
Verisk: Labor Costs Drive 4% Total Reconstruction Cost Increase
Continued wage growth across major trades reflected ongoing skilled labor shortages, capacity limitations and a demand for specialized construction services.
Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in July
July brought the news that the property & casualty industry’s 2025 underwriting results were the strongest in a decade.
Legislation to Crack Down on Staged Accidents Introduced
The bill would help deter insurance fraud, reduce unnecessary litigation costs and ease the pressure of rising insurance premiums.
