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.
Articles examined the trend of expanding telematics data, strategies to prevent errors & omissions claims after a merger or acquisition, and how artificial intelligence (AI) can cause E&O exposures.
While many insurers have filed for rate decreases in 2025, many customers have yet to feel the effects of those decreases, with 44% of auto insurance claimants reporting a price increase in the past 12 months.
July started with a bang as the Big “I” secured important wins for independent insurance agencies in the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” And despite mixed results for the property & casualty market, the Big “I” 2025 Market Share Report, showed the independent agency channel is holding steady.
Less than half of parents rate their teen’s driving as good or excellent, according to Nationwide, with some parents reporting their teen’s unsafe driving behaviors, including styling their hair or even watching videos.
The U.S. property & casualty insurance market is exhibiting mixed results in 2025, with personal auto on track to achieve profitability but homeowners and general liability segments continuing to experience losses.
In the second quarter of 2025, personal lines rates rose by 4.6% and commercial lines rates rose 2.8%.
More than one-third of U.S. personal auto insurance customers are dissatisfied with their insurance and those with higher overall lifetime value profiles are most likely to leave, according to J.D. Power.
The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) recently launched a public awareness campaign on the importance of parents encouraging teens to be safe behind the wheel.
