Industry Trends

The significant increases were driven by inflation, labor shortages and supply-chain disruptions, according to a Verisk report.

Consumers believe phone calls are important for communicating with businesses, but fear of fraud prevents many from answering calls, according to a TransUnion study.

Business are most concerned about cyber, business interruption and natural catastrophes, according to the “Allianz Risk Barometer 2025.”

While sky-high premiums prompted half of U.S. auto insurance customers to shop for a new plan last year, few alternatives meant most stayed put. That’s all about to change.

As the year unfolds, companies can expect some changes, including new employment regulations they have to navigate. Here are some predictions.

Third-party litigation funding has been an emerging issue over the past several years and its evolution is creating deeper ripples across the insurance ecosystem.

For the seventh year in a row, the Big “I” and J.D. Power teamed up to measure property & casualty independent insurance agent perceptions of their carriers.

Restaurants continue to experience significant challenges from increasing payroll costs, inflation and claims, according to a report from NEXT Insurance.

The disaster highlights just how alarmingly low flood insurance coverage is among Americans, particularly in areas that are farther from the coast.

As the climate changes, independent agents play a major role in educating their clients on the need to purchase flood insurance, as well as providing advice to them on the steps to take to protect their property.