Homeowners Rates Increased 40% in 6 Years, According to LendingTree
Nationally, homeowners insurance rates jumped 11.4% in 2024, with double-digit increases reported in the last two years.
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Big ‘I’ Secures Important Wins With Passage of Trump Tax Package
Passage of the bill will make permanent the 20% deduction for pass-through entities, a huge win for many independent insurance agencies.
Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in June
Erie Insurance and Philadelphia Insurance Companies grappled with extended system outages, prompting errors & omissions concerns for independent insurance agents.
Big ‘I’ Releases Trusted Choice® Legal System Abuse Toolkit
The new toolkit helps independent insurance agents educate clients, explain rising costs and advocate for reforms.
Big ‘I’ President & CEO Highlights Tax Reform, Legal System Abuse at Industry Forum
Charles Symington, Big “I” president & CEO, participated in a panel at the 2025 Insurance Information Institute’s Joint Industry Forum in Chicago.
4 Things You Should Do If Your Carrier Has Been Hacked
Cyberattacks against carriers, such as the ones earlier this month against Erie Insurance and Philadelphia Insurance Companies, can pose serious errors & omissions risk for your agency.
Highest Value Auto Customers Most Likely to Shop
More than one-third of U.S. personal auto insurance customers are dissatisfied with their insurance and those with higher overall lifetime value profiles are most likely to leave, according to J.D. Power.
Brown & Brown to Buy Accession Risk Management for $9.8 Billion
The Florida-based insurance broker is expected to close the $9.8 billion cash-and-stock deal in the third quarter of 2025.
Big ‘I’ Advocates for Agents as Lawmakers Review Consumer Data Privacy Laws
The Big “I” voiced its support for keeping state insurance regulators in charge of implementing and enforcing federal privacy standards and adopting any necessary sector-specific guidance within the insurance industry.
Look Out for the New and Improved Independent Agent Magazine
On Saturday, Independent Agent magazine is getting a makeover. With updated design and improved navigation, it will be even easier for you to find the content you love.
