Property Claims Decline as Regional CAT Events Intensify
Local catastrophes caused intense regional volatility, according to Verisk, but overall lower claim volume contributed to the property & casualty industry’s strong first-quarter results.
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Big ‘I’ Releases 2026 Market Share Report
The independent agency channel maintains a strong position amid improving underwriting results.
5 Issues Independent Agents Will Address at the 2026 Big ‘I’ Legislative Conference
Get up to speed on the five key issues that will be the focus of the 2026 Big “I” Legislative Conference taking place April 22–24 in Washington, D.C.
Over 800,000 Without Power as Deadly Cold Grips the Country
The deadly winter storm that swept across the U.S. over the weekend has left at least 12 people dead and thousands of people stranded, with over 19,000 flights canceled during the storm.
Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in December
December looked at the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, the impact of claims management on customer experience, state requirements for paid leave and time off. Plus, state regulations on artificial intelligence (AI) as well as a review of 2025’s top stories.
2025 Hurricane Season: Storms Steer Clear of US but Undergo ‘Rapid Intensification’
While storms may not make landfall in the U.S., they are becoming increasingly unpredictable and intensify rapidly, warns the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Declaration of Independents: Kelley Carter
Communication is the name of the game in the challenging coastal insurance market—and Kelley Carter, a communication and business major, has applied that wholeheartedly.
Descartes Launches Highly Responsive Parametric Flood‑at‑Location Product
The product covers any economic losses resulting from fluvial, pluvial and coastal flooding, and offers rapid payouts triggered by pre‑set conditions.
Big ‘I’ Releases 2025 Market Share Report
The Big “I” 2025 Market Share Report shows that independent agencies place 61.5% of all U.S. property & casualty insurance, a clear sign of the channel’s continued strength.
Data-Based Insurance With Rapid Payouts
If the storm track intersects the coverage radius in a policy, the insured gets a payout. No questions, adjustors or proof of loss.
