Issue Highlights – June 2021

Before buying new software or testing out new tactics, independent agents need to understand their needs. Here are three ways to evaluate your agency to prioritize the digital investments that deliver the most value.

One year after the U.S. Supreme Court’s Title VII ruling prohibited workplace discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation, independent agents must make sure their commercial clients are taking action to reduce employment practices liabi

Paying attention to the LGBTQ+ community is simply good business and should matter to any independent insurance agency seeking to do better.

In 2010, Jonathan Theders helped launch RiskSOURCE—”an insurance product we created as a risk management audit tool,” he says. “This product took our local area by storm, and we grew at a very high rate.”

FEMA has branded Risk Rating 2.0 as “Equity in Action”—and it’s easy to see why. It will revolutionize the way the NFIP rates are structured, making the process fairer and easier to understand for those looking to purchase federal flood insurance.

Growing your business can carry risks. Here are four things to keep in mind to avoid potential errors & omissions claims as you look to improve.