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).
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.
Westfield Adds Inland Flood Coverage Endorsement
The endorsement is designed for homes outside historical high-risk flood zones and provides coverage for damage from flood waters or surface waters.
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.
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.
Flood Coverage, Community and Doing Insurance Right With Courtney Jacobs
On this Agency Nation Radio episode, Courtney Jacobs, owner of Insurance Done Right (IDR) in Biloxi, Mississippi, discusses the complexities of business on the Gulf Coast while also serving in the Air National Guard.
Flood Insurance: Help Clients Understand What Is and Isn’t Covered
As severe weather becomes more frequent, it’s critical for agents to help clients understand what flood insurance does and doesn’t cover.
How Agents Can Help Clients Purchase Flood Insurance as the Market and Their Needs Change
The impacts from extreme weather events—made even clearer by Hurricanes Helene and Milton—have led to consumers reevaluating their flood risk.
