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Independent Agent magazine explored how tort reform is beginning to counteract the impacts of legal system abuse, litigation financing and nuclear verdicts.

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.

North Carolina has taken a groundbreaking step in the fight against legal system abuse by becoming the first state in the nation to prohibit third-party litigation financing.

Insurance agents are stepping beyond the agency and into the political arena—and the Insurance Campaign Institute is helping them get there.

Get up to speed on the key issues that will be the focus of the 2026 Big “I” Legislative Conference and check out the lineup of congressional speakers.

Get up to speed on the five key issues that will be the focus of the 2026 Big “I” Legislative Conference taking place April 22–24 in Washington, D.C.

The “Litigation Funding Transparency Act of 2026″ would require parties to publicly disclose funding sources in mass tort and class action suits.

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.

Now awaiting action in the U.S. House, the bill addresses the current system that allows outside investors, including foreign governments, to secretly finance lawsuits for profit.

A new survey of consumers from the Big “I” reveals growing concern that excessive and abusive litigation is driving up costs for consumers and reforms are needed.