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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.  

The Hanover survey points to a coverage confidence gap between what consumers say they value in homeowners coverage and what they have taken the time to verify.

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.

While every state saw residential and commercial reconstruction costs increase, premiums for personal auto and homeowners policies show signs of deceleration.

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.

New Big “I” survey reveals that only 3 in 10 Americans (31%) review or shop for insurance each year, with many waiting until premiums increase, major life changes occur, or coverage issues arise.

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.