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.
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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).
From Awareness to Action: How Insurance Agents Can Help Homeowners Close the Resilience Gap
A new report reveals a troubling disconnect between what homeowners know and what they do to protect their homes. Learn how agents can turn knowledge into action and value.
Most Americans Do Not Fully Understand Their Insurance Coverage
The Trusted Choice® survey revealed that while most U.S. insurance consumers don’t fully understand the policies they have purchased, 86% believe they do.
32.7 Million Homes at Risk of Hurricane Damage
Across the nearly 33 million homes stretching from Texas to Maine that could be impacted by hurricane winds, the combined reconstruction cost would be $10.8 trillion.
AN Radio: Preparing for the Storm and Flood Insurance Strategies
Brian Chapman, agent and owner of Chapman Insurance in Florida, sits down with Cassie Masone, vice president of flood operations at Selective Insurance.
Only 2% of California Homeowners Have Flood Insurance
As the recent string of storms and flooding on the West Coast have likely hit property owners with unmitigated costs, many Americans mistakenly believe they are covered against floods, according to Neptune Flood.
