From a proposed ban of noncompete agreements by the FTC to making sure homeowners have the right type of insurance, here are January's top five articles.
2023 started off with a bang, from a proposed ban of noncompete agreements by the FTC to some good news—for now—for a certain British lizard.
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Here are the five most-read articles on iamagazine.com in January:
5) 8 Ways to Recession-Proof Your Agency
By Will Jones
Whether 2023 brings a short, shallow slump or a deep, drawn-out downturn, here are eight ways to recession-proof your agency for the challenges of the year ahead and beyond.
4) Court Reverses Geico Order to Pay $5.2 Million to Passenger Who Caught STD in Car
By AnneMarie McPherson Spears
The Missouri Supreme Court ruled that, because the insurer was not given the opportunity to intervene in the case before judgement was entered, the earlier court ruling should be vacated.
3) 4 Steps to Make Sure Homeowners Have the Right Type of Insurance 
By Jeff Rommel
Over half (59%) of homeowners are concerned their insurance coverage is insufficient due to inflation and rising replacement costs.
2) Triple Net Lease: Including a Building Owner in a Tenant's Insurance
By Big “I" Virtual University Faculty
An insured is responsible for insuring a building under the terms of their triple net lease with the building owner. What is the best way to structure the building owner's interest on our insured's policy?
1) FTC Proposes National Ban of Noncompete Agreements
By Wes Bissett
The rule would apply to employees, independent contractors, interns, volunteers, apprentices, and other types of workers.
Compiled by AnneMarie McPherson Spears, IA news editor.
