News

The deadly winter storm that swept across the U.S. over the weekend has left at least 12 people dead and thousands of people stranded, with over 19,000 flights canceled during the storm.

With decreasing premium growth in 2025, the property & casualty market is expected to soften through 2026 as rising competition, easing premium rates and persistent inflation impact results.

Beazley’s board unanimously rejected Zurich’s offer, the fifth in the past year, saying it “materially undervalues” the company.

InsurPac, the Big “I” political action committee (PAC), raised over $1.3 million during the 2025 calendar year, its second-highest fundraising year in its history.

Clients place significant value on the human expertise offered by their independent insurance agent and have mixed feelings about their agent’s artificial intelligence (AI) use.

December looked at the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, the impact of claims management on customer experience, state requirements for paid leave and time off. Plus, state regulations on artificial intelligence (AI) as well as a review of 2025’s top stories.

President Donald Trump issued an executive order that seeks to restrict states’ ability to regulate artificial intelligence (AI).

Liberty Mutual awarded four Big “I” members for embracing innovative technologies, bringing value to their customers and empowering their employees.

Throughout the year, the Big “I” and Independent Agent magazine have been hard at work, examining emerging market trends and helping you be there for your clients with the latest insights.

From artificial intelligence (AI)-driven operational shifts and dynamic climate modeling to heightened cyber and privacy risks, 2026 is shaping up to be a year of transformation for the insurance industry.