Announcements & Events

Four Big “I” members were recognized for bold approaches to solving problems, willingness to be first adopters of innovative technology and commitment to giving back.

Two deadly hurricanes highlighted that flooding can happen anywhere. Additionally, experts answered agents’ questions about nonpayment cancellations and recording phone calls.

Progressive has donated $800,000 to the relief fund to further efforts to support industry personnel impacted by disasters.

The Trusted Choice® Relief Fund is accepting donations and grant applications to help independent insurance agencies and their staff affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Client communications was a significant focus in September, from texting and finding high-quality referrals to communicating coverage gaps. Meanwhile, mergers & acquisitions continue to take the headlines.

The Big “I” installed Indiana’s Todd Jackson, owner and partner at McGowan Insurance Group in Indianapolis, as the 2024-2025 Big “I” chairman.

The newly expanded resource—which builds upon the toolkit first published in July 2023—covers a wide range of updates and strategies for navigating the challenges posed by the hard market.

The dog days of summer brought a Texas district court ruling that struck down the FTC ban on noncompete agreements.

July brought a significant blow to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ban on noncompete agreements, and a global tech outage highlighted agency vulnerabilities.

From the continued heat in the personal auto market to the consequences of risk misclassification and emerging risks, such as short-term rentals and lithium batteries, June’s articles provided an analysis of industry trends and market conditions.