News

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

The agency mergers & acquisitions scene ended 2024 with a big splash, as Gallagher broke records with its $13.45 billion acquisition of AssuredPartners.

The Big “I” and the Independent Insurance Agents of Arkansas have a strong relationship with Rep. Hill (R-Arkansas).

Independent Agent provided coverage on several key regulatory issues that impacted agencies and their clients—most notably, the FTC noncompete agreement ban saga.

As of press time, Congress has yet to pass government funding legislation to keep the federal government open beyond Friday, Dec. 20. The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is currently scheduled to expire on the same date.

Agencies can elevate their online presence with real-time analytics, actionable insights and a user-friendly interface.

The transaction, the largest sale ever of a U.S. insurance broker to a strategic acquirer, will strengthen Gallagher’s U.S. middle-market property & casualty and employee benefits focus.

Charles Symington, Big “I” president & CEO, was named among the top trade association lobbyists in the nation’s capital this year.

The $100,000 donation will further the fund’s mission to support industry personnel impacted by catastrophes. Liberty Mutual, Safeco and State Auto have also pledged to donate annually to the fund.

All eyes were on the presidential election in November and what the results will mean for the independent agency channel. Additionally, a federal court struck down the Department of Labor’s overtime rule.