Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in August
In August, Independent Agent magazine explored how tort reform is beginning to counteract the impacts of legal system abuse, litigation financing and nuclear verdicts. The Big “I” and Reagan Consulting released the 2026 Best Practices Study update, revealing how Best Practices agencies continue to deliver excellent profitability above pre-pandemic historical averages, even as organic growth slowed due to a softening property & casualty market.
Plus, Independent Agent unpacked the latest trends in commercial lines strategies, liquor liability and life insurance.
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Here are the five most-read articles on iamagazine.com in August:
5) How Record-Setting Sales and Innovation Are Fueling Life Insurance Growth
By Olivia Overman
The life insurance industry is experiencing strong growth in premiums and policy sales. Here’s how agents can keep up.
4) A New Commercial Lines Market Demands a New Playbook
By Kasey Connors
As the commercial lines market softens and carrier appetite changes, agencies positioned for growth are the ones with clean data, consistent workflows and technology that helps them respond in real time.
3) Liquor Liability: How Agents Can Guide Clients Through a Volatile Market
By Olivia Overman
As liquor liability premiums rise and coverage options shrink, agents can help clients navigate a complex market.
2) Big ‘I’ and Reagan Consulting Release 2026 Best Practices Study Update
By AnneMarie McPherson Spears
Best Practices agencies continue to deliver excellent profitability above pre-pandemic historical averages, even as organic growth slowed due to a softening property & casualty market.
1) Legal Reforms Begin to Ease Insurance Costs for Consumers
By Will Jones
After years of rising insurance costs driven in part by legal system abuse, litigation financing and nuclear verdicts, tort reform is beginning to translate into lower premiums, rate reductions and direct savings for consumers.
Compiled by AnneMarie McPherson Spears, IA news editor.
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