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Local catastrophes caused intense regional volatility, according to Verisk, but overall lower claim volume contributed to the property & casualty industry’s strong first-quarter results.

June highlighted 10 young agents making their mark on the insurance industry. And the Big ‘I’ 2026 Market Share Report shows that, despite market headwinds, the independent agency channel is holding strong.  

May brought news of moderating pressures in the long-suffering personal lines space, with early signs that increases in reconstruction costs and personal auto premium hikes may be beginning to slow.

While claims declined, roof losses continue to grow more severe and less predictable, driven by aging housing stock, widespread hail exposure and rising replacement costs, according to Verisk.

The new year kicked off with hard-won pieces of advice from seasoned agency leaders, plus Big “I” Virtual University experts’ takes on whether a first named insured can cancel a homeowners policy without the signature of the second.

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.

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.

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.

2025 is on track to be the lowest claim volume year in recent history, yet cost management remains critical as severity trends continue to increase, according to Verisk.