FEMA Review Council Releases Report to Reform Agency
The 75-page report presents a comprehensive set of recommendations for overhauling the federal government’s approach to disaster preparedness, response and recovery.
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Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in April
April delivered must-read insights for independent agents, including the retirement of the Safeco brand, hurricane season outlook and member recognition at the 2026 Big “I” Legislative Conference.
Insurance Agency M&A Falls 6% in First Quarter
Agency mergers & acquisitions activity slowed to 148 deals in the first quarter of 2026, according to OPTIS Partners, who believe the decline is bottoming out.
Claims Volume Declines in 2025 But Emerging Risks Intensify, According to Verisk
While insurers saw declines in claims in 2025, emerging risks are visible in the claims data.
Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in March
In March, Independent Agent magazine saw the Big “I” realize the fruits of its work with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in revising their property insurance requirements for federally backed mortgages.
El Niño to Shape 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season
AccuWeather is predicting between 11 to 16 named storms, including four to seven hurricanes and two to four major hurricanes.
AI Tools Fuel New Era of Insurance Fraud, According to Verisk
One in three consumers would consider digitally altering their claim photos or documents, according to a report released by Verisk.
ChatGPT and Insurify Launch Auto Insurance Comparison App
Insurify, an online insurance comparison platform, released a ChatGPT app that allows users to browse, research and compare auto insurance directly through the artificial intelligence (AI) platform’s new app library.
Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in January
The new year kicked off with hard-won pieces of advice from seasoned agency leaders, plus Big “I” Virtual University experts’ takes on whether a first named insured can cancel a homeowners policy without the signature of the second.
Insurance Agency M&A Falls 12% in 2025
Agency mergers & acquisitions activity slowed to 695 deals in 2025, according to OPTIS Partners, with the number of buyers continuing to fall since 2021.
