Things got personal in March—personal auto, that is. Independent insurance agents wanted to know the latest trends impacting the beleaguered personal auto market and how to talk to their clients about them.

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Here are the five most-read articles on iamagazine.com in March:

5) P&C Insurance Market Returns to Underwriting Profitability after Premium Hikes

By Will Jones

Two insurance industry reports revealed that the overall property & casualty insurance industry is returning to profitability after years of hard market conditions and weather-related losses.

4) 6 Trends Shaping the Personal Auto Market and How to Talk About Them

By Rosalie Donlon

Answer common questions and paint a picture for your clients of what to expect in this year's personal auto insurance market.

3) Navigating the Auto Theft Surge: A Guide for Independent Agents

By Louis Palomeque

As car thefts become more frequent and sophisticated, independent agents play a crucial role in helping clients understand their risks and ensuring they have adequate coverage.

2) Liberty Mutual to Retire Safeco Brand in 2026

By Will Jones

Liberty Mutual Insurance, the sixth-largest personal insurance provider in the U.S., will market and sell all of its personal lines products solely under the Liberty Mutual brand starting in 2026.

1) 4 Auto Insurance Studies Agents Should Read

By Olivia Overman

Increasing auto insurance premiums have been a concern over the past couple of years. Here are four insurance reports agents can use when discussing the market with clients.

Compiled by AnneMarie McPherson Spears, IA news editor.