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The latest on legislative and regulatory issues—straight from Capitol Hill.
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The latest updates from the Big “I” and industry partners.
InsurTech
The latest innovations transforming insurance technology and agent tools.
Federal Tax Reform: The Big ‘I’ Shares Takeaways From New Tax Law
July 17, 2025
Big ‘I’ Secures Important Wins With Passage of Trump Tax Package
July 7, 2025
Big ‘I’ President & CEO Highlights Tax Reform, Legal System Abuse at Industry Forum
June 19, 2025
Big ‘I’ Releases 2025 Market Share Report
July 17, 2025
Personal and Commercial Lines Rates Continue to Rise in 2025
July 16, 2025
Homeowners Rates Increase 40% in 6 Years, According to LendingTree
July 9, 2025
Strategies
Strategies
Practical guidance to help independent agents strengthen every aspect of their business. Whether it's streamlining daily operations or building a high-performing team, stay one step ahead.
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Attract, develop, and retain top talent while building a strong culture.
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Stay current with regulations and minimize risk through actionable strategies.
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Grow your book with proven techniques for outreach, engagement and retention.
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Products-Completed Operations Coverage for a Closed Business
July 18, 2025
9 Strategic HR Moves to Make This Summer
July 15, 2025
From Awareness to Action: How Insurance Agents Can Help Homeowners Close the Resilience Gap
July 14, 2025
Data-Based Insurance With Rapid Payouts
July 14, 2025
Be Seen Giving Back: How Agencies Can Build Trust Through Community Service
July 9, 2025
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Agency Nation Radio
Agency Nation Radio is where insurance professionals step up to the mic and share real, unscripted stories about leadership, technology, marketing, success and even failure—the experiences that shaped their careers.
From Main Street USA to the pages of Independent Agent, these are the stories that inform, inspire, and connect our industry.
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Flood Coverage, Community and Doing Insurance Right With Courtney Jacobs
July 10, 2025
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June 26, 2025
AN Radio: Advocacy, Community and Making a Difference With Brock Elliott
June 12, 2025
Viewpoints
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Exclusive interviews, expert opinions, and firsthand insights from independent agents, industry thought leaders, and innovators shaping the future of insurance.
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Independent Agent Magazine
Independent Agent magazine is the authoritative source of information for professionals who sell insurance for independent agencies and is a Big "I" member benefit

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Game Plan: Coaching Middle-Market Clients Through a Complex Environment
July 1, 2025
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Independent Agency Valuations: Why Revenue Multiples Are Misleading
July 1, 2025
How Agents Can Help Homeowners Reduce Wildfire Risks
July 1, 2025
Declaration of Independents: Courtney Jacobs
July 1, 2025

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