This end-of-year episode of Agency Nation Radio is brought to you by the editors of Independent Agent magazine. Will Jones, editor-in-chief, hosts the discussion and is joined by Olivia Overman, content editor, and AnneMarie McPherson Spears, news editor.
Throughout the year, the Big “I” and Independent Agent magazine have been hard at work, examining emerging market trends and helping you be there for your clients with the latest insights.
2025 is on track to be the lowest claim volume year in recent history, yet cost management remains critical as severity trends continue to increase, according to Verisk.
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.
The study tracks agent sentiment across multiple categories, including ease of doing business, communication practices and claims handling.
As social media continues to make car theft trendy, agents can help clients get up to speed on the latest anti-theft technology.
A homeowner experienced a wind and hail claim to his roof and it was found that some of the decking was rotting. Local building code says rotting decking should be replaced.
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.
In the second quarter of 2025, personal lines rates rose by 4.6% and commercial lines rates rose 2.8%.
A client has full glass coverage on her personal auto policy. She rented a vehicle while traveling and got a chip on the windshield.
