What Agents Should Look For When Partnering With MGAs on New Insurance Programs
For agents, the right managing general agent (MGA) partnership means access to markets and products that may not be found elsewhere.
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Uncover New Opportunities by Helping Clients Identify Environmental Exposures
The shifting environmental landscape creates both challenges and opportunities for agents, who must stay informed about specialized coverage while helping clients close potentially costly gaps.
The Important Role Agents Play in Raising Awareness of Environmental Risks
As environmental regulations change, environmental liabilities remain a long-term concern for businesses, making education and proactive risk conversations even more important.
What Agents Should Know About New PFAS Incineration Guidance
The lifting of the ban on PFAS incineration expands disposal options for military and industrial waste, but it also lengthens the liability chain and adds new layers of complexity for agents and their clients.
Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in April
April delivered must-read insights for independent agents, including the retirement of the Safeco brand, hurricane season outlook and member recognition at the 2026 Big “I” Legislative Conference.
How Agents Can Help Cannabis Operators Mitigate Risks
For agents adding cannabis dispensary owners to their client base, understanding the financial pressures and industry nuances is essential.
Intact Adds Accident Medical Expense Coverage to Event Coverage
This optional coverage provides financial protection if a guest is injured in a covered accident, helping event hosts meet common insurance requirements and support safer events.
Why Insurance Premiums Are Increasing in the Cannabis Market
As more states legalize cannabis for recreational and medical use, the cannabis industry continues to grow—driving expansion in the insurance market.
How Agents Can Help Cannabis Clients as Expanded Liability Raises Litigation Risks
As the legal landscape becomes more complex for cannabis clients, insurers are treating that complexity as real exposure. Here’s how agents can help.
DFC, Chubb Maritime Reinsurance Plan Doubles to $40 Billion with 6 New Partners
The expansion comes as the United States, Israel and Iran agreed this week to a temporary ceasefire, easing immediate fears of further escalation in the Gulf.
