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Independent insurance agency mergers and acquisitions slowed in the first three quarters of 2025, a 7% decrease from the same period in 2024.

The “Fix Our Forests Act of 2025,” which will improve forest management, reduce wildfire risk and protect critical infrastructure, was passed out of a U.S. Senate committee.

As homeowners contend with inflation, extreme weather and increasingly complex coverage needs, new reports from Nationwide and The Hanover reveal widening gaps in insurance coverage—and an expanding role for agents helping clients navigate today’s risk environment.

Marsh McLennan announced it is changing its brand to Marsh, effective January 2026. The company has also created a new unit to centralize investments in operations, data, artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics.

In response to providers significantly reducing or eliminating agent compensation, the Big “I” voiced its concerns in joint letters to Congress and to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Last week, the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) hosted its annual meeting in Orlando, Florida.

Both political sides seem to be digging in, with the U.S. Senate unable to advance a “clean” continuing resolution (CR).

This year’s conference made one thing clear: artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a buzzword—it’s becoming a daily tool reshaping how agencies quote, renew and serve clients.

Although the NYDFS Cyber Regulations may not apply directly to your business, independent insurance agencies operating in other jurisdictions could still see impacts.

A partial federal government shutdown began on Oct. 1, resulting in a lapse of National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) authority.