Federal Official Claims Most Noncompete Agreements Violate the NLRA
This week, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued an interpretative memorandum asserting that many non-compete agreements interfere with employees rights.
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2023 Hurricane Risk Report: 33 Million Homes Under Threat
CoreLogic’s “2023 Hurricane Risk Report” provides a detailed look at what’s at stake for the U.S. as hurricane season commences.
Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in May
Nightmare customers and economic anxiety were balanced out by the news that the U.S. Senate has reintroduced a bill to make the 20% small business tax deduction permanent.
State Farm Withdraws From California Homeowners, Commercial Property Market
State Farm cited the hard market and protecting the company’s bottom line as the reason for the withdrawal.
Senate Reintroduces Bill to Make 20% Tax Deduction for Small Businesses Permanent
The deduction is set to expire in 2025 but is heavily relied upon by many Big “I” members and their clients.
Mental Health Awareness Month: How the Workplace Impacts Mental Health
One in three U.S. workers say their job has had a negative impact on their mental health over the past six months, according to SHRM.
Consumers Cut Coverage as Economic Anxiety Grows
As economic anxiety increases and the hard market pushes insurance premiums higher, 51% of consumers said they are looking for ways to save money on their existing insurance policies.
‘Getting the Most Out of the Tool’ Is the Top Tech Challenge for Independent Insurance Agencies
As agency revenue increases, so does the challenge of getting the most out of the tool, rising from 62% of agencies that generate $500,000 to $1 million up to 76% of agencies that generate between $3 million and $5 million.
The Big ‘I’ Announces Leadership Transition
This week, Charles Symington, executive vice president, took charge of all day-to-day operations of the Big “I.”
Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in April
From personal auto, dog-related claims and more, all eyes were on the hardening market in April.
