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From analyzing the causes of today’s difficult environment to exploring its implications on your clients, August’s articles delved into the hard market and how to get through it.

Symington heads the association after serving as its executive vice president.

The severe flooding in the Southeast U.S. brought by Hurricane Idalia highlights the importance of flood insurance.

Poor personal lines underwriting performance is the key driver for deteriorating results, with a personal auto combined ratio forecast of 109.5 for 2023.

With the consumer price index for auto insurance rising 17%, shopping rates were driven by consumers searching for lower premiums, as well as an increase in new car sales.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecasters are predicting 21 named storms, of which up to 11 could become hurricanes.

The global average breach cost reached $4.45 million, with detection and escalation the most expensive component—indicating a shift toward more extended and complex investigations.

Here’s what the perplexing job market, wage growth, the end of the pandemic and more mean for your agency.

Another big carrier exit caught headlines, but the Hard Market Toolkit from Trusted Choice® provided resources for independent agencies to navigate this market and to effectively communicate with clients.

Higher interest rates and uncertain economic conditions continue to limit deals, according to OPTIS Partners.