What’s Driving the Rise in E&O Claims and What Can Your Agency Do to Prevent One? | | https://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2025/may/what-s-driving-the-rise-in-e-o-claims-and-what-can-your-agency-do-to-prevent-one | What’s Driving the Rise in E&O Claims and What Can Your Agency Do to Prevent One? | A COVID-19 hangover. The hard market. The movement of policies from the admitted market to excess & surplus lines. Whether a single factor or a combination is to blame, one thing is certain: Errors & omissions claims are on the rise. | 5/1/2025 4:30:00 AM | E&O Loss Control | | May | Katie Butler | | |
The Dangers of Dabbling: E&O Risks for Venturing Outside Your Expertise | | https://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2025/may/the-dangers-of-dabbling-e-o-risks-for-venturing-outside-your-expertise | The Dangers of Dabbling: E&O Risks for Venturing Outside Your Expertise | A number of agent errors & omissions claims have been reported as a result of an insurance agent procuring coverage in an area in which they have little or no expertise. | 5/1/2025 4:25:00 AM | E&O Loss Control | | May | Kristina Miller | | |
An Overview of the Micro-Businessowners Coverage Form by ISO | | https://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2025/may/an-overview-of-the-micro-businessowners-coverage-form-by-iso | An Overview of the Micro-Businessowners Coverage Form by ISO | The Micro-Businessowners Coverage Form—also known as the Micro-BOP—may be a good and inexpensive answer for your smaller entrepreneurs without commercial property exposures. | 5/1/2025 4:25:00 AM | BOP | Commercial Lines | May | Big “I” Virtual University Faculty | | |
Here Comes the Sun: Are You Ready for a Softening Market? | | https://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2025/may/here-comes-the-sun-are-you-ready-for-a-softening-market | Here Comes the Sun: Are You Ready for a Softening Market? | After years of navigating higher premiums, stricter underwriting and reduced capacity, the insurance industry is on the verge of another market shift. | 5/1/2025 4:20:00 AM | Sales & Marketing | | May | Larry Neilson | | |
5 Signs Your Coworker Needs Mental Health Support | | https://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2025/may/5-signs-your-coworker-needs-mental-health-support | 5 Signs Your Coworker Needs Mental Health Support | Recognizing the signs in a coworker is not about overstepping boundaries but about fostering a culture of empathy and care. | 5/1/2025 4:15:00 AM | Agency Operations & Best Practices | | May | Brenden Corr | | |
Why Student Athletes Are An Underutilized Talent Pool | | https://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2025/may/why-student-athletes-are-an-underutilized-talent-pool | Why Student Athletes Are An Underutilized Talent Pool | From producers to client managers and service teams, former student athletes are likely to embody the personal discipline and soft skills necessary to have successful insurance careers. | 5/1/2025 4:10:00 AM | Recruiting, Hiring & Training | | May | Dave Garcia | | |
Declaration of Independents: Jorge Wetenkamp | | https://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2025/may/declaration-of-independents-jorge-wetenkamp | Declaration of Independents: Jorge Wetenkamp | Wetenkamp’s career in insurance was unexpected. After working at In-N-Out Burger and at the DMV, he took a job with AAA Insurance when they started offering DMV services. This opened his eyes to the opportunities for career growth and serving the Hispanic community. | 5/1/2025 4:05:00 AM | Sales & Marketing | | May | Will Jones | | |