Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in October
New reports revealed widening gaps in insurance coverage and an expanding role for agents. Plus, Agency Nation Radio spoke with GEICO on its move into the independent agency channel.
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Personal Lines Telematics Moves
Beyond Auto—Into Homeowners
Insurers are expanding the use of auto telematics data to inform risk assessment and pricing in other personal lines. Here’s what’s driving the trend and how independent agents can implement it.
Auto Insurance Rates Decline but Satisfaction Remains Strained
While many insurers have filed for rate decreases in 2025, many customers have yet to feel the effects of those decreases, with 44% of auto insurance claimants reporting a price increase in the past 12 months.
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.
Arch Introduces New Supplemental Health Insurance Products
Insureds will be reimbursed for expenses incurred up to their selected benefit limit. Additionally, there is no medical underwriting required to obtain coverage.
Do Homeowners Policies Exclude Theft of Personal Property During Renovations?
A homeowners client is building an addition on their secondary home, which is still occupied and furnished. The carrier says there is no coverage for theft of personal property.
GEICO Talks Independent Agents and Highlights from Applied Net 2025
An exclusive interview on GEICO’s move into the independent agency channel, plus insights into Applied Systems’ acquisition of Cytora and more on this special edition of Agency Nation Radio.
APCIA Annual Meeting 2025: Industry Competition, Affordability and Legal System Abuse
Last week, the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) hosted its annual meeting in Orlando, Florida.
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