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Big ‘I’ Advocates for Agents as Lawmakers Review Consumer Data Privacy Lawshttps://www.iamagazine.com/news/big-i-advocates-for-agents-as-lawmakers-review-consumer-data-privacy-lawsBig ‘I’ Advocates for Agents as Lawmakers Review Consumer Data Privacy LawsThe Big “I" voiced its support for keeping state insurance regulators in charge of implementing and enforcing federal privacy standards and adopting any necessary sector-specific guidance within the insurance industry.6/12/2025 4:00:00 AMOn the HillOn the HillNewsRaaed Haddad
InsurTech Insights 2025: The Rise of Agentic AI and Task-Specific Techhttps://www.iamagazine.com/news/insurtech-insights-2025-the-rise-of-agentic-ai-and-task-specific-techInsurTech Insights 2025: The Rise of Agentic AI and Task-Specific TechThis year's conference continued to debunk the myth that technology will replace insurance agents, making it clear that agents are not becoming obsolete—they're evolving.6/11/2025 4:00:00 AMIn the NewsTechnologyNewsDave Evans
Homeowners Aware of Risks and Prevention but Don’t Acthttps://www.iamagazine.com/news/homeowners-aware-of-risks-and-prevention-but-don-t-actHomeowners Aware of Risks and Prevention but Don’t ActWhile most homeowners are familiar with common risk areas and the technologies designed to mitigate them, relatively few have implemented these solutions in their own homes, according to The Hanover. 6/4/2025 4:00:00 AMHomeownersHomeowners In the NewsNewsWill Jones
Look Out for the New and Improved Independent Agent Magazinehttps://www.iamagazine.com/news/look-out-for-the-new-and-improved-independent-agent-magazineLook Out for the New and Improved Independent Agent MagazineOn Saturday, Independent Agent magazine is getting a makeover. With updated design and improved navigation, it will be even easier for you to find the content you love.6/12/2025 4:00:00 AMAnnouncements ＆ EventsAnnouncements ＆ EventsNewsWill Jones
NOAA Predicts ‘Above-Normal’ 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Seasonhttps://www.iamagazine.com/news/noaa-predicts-above-normal-2025-atlantic-hurricane-seasonNOAA Predicts ‘Above-Normal’ 2025 Atlantic Hurricane SeasonThis year's hurricane season, which started on June 1, has a 60% chance of above-normal activity, with 13 to 19 named storms expected.6/4/2025 4:00:00 AMIn the NewsIn the NewsNewsWill Jones
Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in Mayhttps://www.iamagazine.com/news/top-5-most-read-articles-in-independent-agent-in-may-2025Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in MayMay brought the news that dog-related claims have increased significantly in both frequency and cost over the past 10 years. In better news, the Big “I” secured important tax wins as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act" passed the U.S. House of Representatives.6/4/2025 4:00:00 AMAnnouncements ＆ EventsAnnouncements ＆ EventsNewsAnneMarie McPherson Spears
Legislation Introduced to Close the TPLF Tax Loopholehttps://www.iamagazine.com/news/legislation-introduced-to-close-the-tplf-tax-loopholeLegislation Introduced to Close the TPLF Tax LoopholeThe “Tackling Predatory Litigation Funding Act” was introduced in both the U.S. Senate and House to create a new tax for third-party litigation funding and to clarify it does not qualify for capital gains treatment, a loophole that currently allows foreign investors to pay zero U.S. taxes. 5/28/2025 4:00:00 AMOn the HillOn the HillNewsRaaed Haddad

 

 

How Will Tariffs Impact M&A?https://www.iamagazine.com/strategies/how-will-tariffs-impact-m-aHow Will Tariffs Impact M&A?The recently enacted tariffs have introduced uncertainty into the insurance industry, including the agency mergers & acquisitions market. Here are three areas to monitor over the coming months. 6/4/2025 4:00:00 AMPerpetuation ＆ ValuationPerpetuation ＆ ValuationStrategiesBrian McNeely
Employee and Family Injured in Company Car: How Do PIP, PAP, BAP and Workers Comp Interact? https://www.iamagazine.com/strategies/employee-and-family-injured-in-company-car-how-do-pip-pap-bap-and-workers-comp-interactEmployee and Family Injured in Company Car: How Do PIP, PAP, BAP and Workers Comp Interact? If an employee drives a regularly furnished company car and the employee and family members are injured in an accident while using that car, how is that claim covered?5/30/2025 4:00:00 AMAutoAuto Commercial Lines Personal LinesStrategiesBig “I” Virtual University Faculty
4 Ways to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace https://www.iamagazine.com/strategies/4-ways-to-prioritize-mental-health-in-the-workplace4 Ways to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace Workplace mental health and wellness impacts all aspects of a business: performance, culture, retention and the bottom line.5/28/2025 4:00:00 AMRecruiting, Hiring ＆ TrainingRecruiting, Hiring ＆ TrainingStrategiesNicholas Ritchie

 

 

Health Care Liability Market Faces Uncertainty as Loss Severity Increases https://www.iamagazine.com/markets/health-care-liability-market-faces-uncertainty-as-loss-severity-increasesHealth Care Liability Market Faces Uncertainty as Loss Severity Increases Rising costs within the sector threaten coverage affordability and, in the long run, availability. Yet, insureds still need coverage. 6/9/2025 10:15:00 AMProfessional LiabilityProfessional LiabilityMarketsOlivia Overman
3 Tips for Agents to Provide Tailored Coverage Through the E&S Markethttps://www.iamagazine.com/markets/3-tips-for-agents-to-provide-tailored-coverage-through-the-e-s-market3 Tips for Agents to Provide Tailored Coverage Through the E&S MarketAs catastrophes, social inflation and other challenges force admitted carriers to become more risk-adverse, the excess & surplus market is anticipated to grow.6/2/2025 10:10:00 AMCommercial LinesCommercial LinesMarketsOlivia Overman
How Account Receivables Insurance Can Protect SMBshttps://www.iamagazine.com/markets/how-account-receivables-insurance-can-protect-smbsHow Account Receivables Insurance Can Protect SMBsAccounts receivables insurance offers small and medium-sized businesses a critical tool to protect their cash flow and provides financial stability while pricing pressures are difficult to control.6/9/2025 10:00:00 AMCommercial LinesCommercial LinesMarketsDavid Waldorf
The Importance of Cyber Liability Coverage for Middle-Market Firmshttps://www.iamagazine.com/markets/the-importance-of-cyber-liability-coverage-for-middle-market-firmsThe Importance of Cyber Liability Coverage for Middle-Market FirmsMidsize companies are often targets due to having lower budgets for cybersecurity than their larger counterparts. This, coupled with fewer and outdated IT resources, makes the likelihood of a cyber attack higher. 6/2/2025 10:00:00 AMCyber LiabilityCyber LiabilityMarketsDevin Partida
Intact Increases Excess Coverage for High-Value Propertieshttps://www.iamagazine.com/markets/intact-increases-excess-coverage-for-high-value-propertiesIntact Increases Excess Coverage for High-Value PropertiesThe coverage is designed for a broad range of commercial properties that require substantial limits beyond traditional primary layers.6/9/2025 10:05:00 AMCommercial LinesCommercial LinesMarketsWill Jones
From the Front Lines: Real Estatehttps://www.iamagazine.com/markets/from-the-front-lines-real-estate_TurnbullFrom the Front Lines: Real Estate"The real estate insurance market is going through significant changes," says independent agent Stephen Turnbull. "Rising construction costs and inflation have made it more expensive to rebuild properties, leading to higher replacement cost values and increased premiums."6/2/2025 10:05:00 AMCommercial LinesCommercial Lines Personal LinesMarketsOlivia Overman
Why the E&S Market Continues to Grow https://www.iamagazine.com/markets/why-the-e-s-market-continues-to-growWhy the E&S Market Continues to Grow The hard market is among the causes of the growth of the excess & surplus market, which had previously been considered a safety valve.5/19/2025 10:00:00 AMCommercial LinesCommercial LinesMarketsOlivia Overman

 

 

Agency Nation Meets: Taylor Hendricksonhttps://www.iamagazine.com/viewpoints/agency-nation-meets-taylor-hendricksonAgency Nation Meets: Taylor HendricksonTaylor Hendrickson, Young Agents Council (YAC) director at the Florida Association of Insurance Agents, is passionate about helping young professionals find their footing and thrive in the insurance industry.6/1/2025 4:00:00 AMPerpetuation ＆ ValuationPerpetuation ＆ ValuationViewpointsAgency Nation
4 Things Employers Should Know About Gen Z Workers https://www.iamagazine.com/viewpoints/4-things-employers-should-know-about-gen-z-workers4 Things Employers Should Know About Gen Z Workers Rather than being wary or frustrated with the Generation Z workforce, employers who seek to understand them can offer a much more positive workplace relationship and ultimately benefit their company.3/12/2025 4:00:00 AMRecruiting, Hiring ＆ TrainingRecruiting, Hiring ＆ TrainingViewpointsHenry St. John
Agency Nation Meets: Rick Warterhttps://www.iamagazine.com/viewpoints/agency-nation-meets-rick-warterAgency Nation Meets: Rick WarterRick brings nearly three decades of experience as a successful professional services executive to his role of chief customer officer at Vertafore. 5/1/2025 4:00:00 AMSales ＆ MarketingSales ＆ MarketingViewpointsAgency Nation

 

 

License to Lead: Meet 10 Young Agents 35 and Underhttps://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2025/june/license-to-lead-meet-10-young-agents-35-and-underLicense to Lead: Meet 10 Young Agents 35 and UnderLearn what this next generation of agents has to say about where the industry is headed—and how they fit into it.6/1/2025 4:25:00 AMPerpetuation ＆ ValuationJuneAnneMarie McPherson Spears
How Automation and Quote-By-Text Can Help Your Agency Win Bighttps://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2025/june/how-automation-and-quote-by-text-can-help-your-agency-win-bigHow Automation and Quote-By-Text Can Help Your Agency Win BigJust like a successful sports team requires both a strong offense and defense, your agency needs a well-rounded set of strategies to win new clients—offense—while also safeguarding and nurturing your existing ones—defense.6/1/2025 4:20:00 AMTechnologySales ＆ MarketingJuneMichael Streit
How Individualized Sales Training Ignites Resultshttps://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2025/june/how-individualized-sales-training-ignites-resultsHow Individualized Sales Training Ignites ResultsEvery salesperson brings a unique blend of strengths, gaps, habits and aspirations. Generic training can’t meet people where they are. But a tailored approach can.6/1/2025 4:15:00 AMSales ＆ MarketingJuneCasey Cunningham
5 Signs Your Coworker Needs Mental Health Supporthttps://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2025/may/5-signs-your-coworker-needs-mental-health-support5 Signs Your Coworker Needs Mental Health SupportRecognizing the signs in a coworker is not about overstepping boundaries but about fostering a culture of empathy and care.5/1/2025 4:15:00 AMAgency Operations ＆ Best PracticesMayBrenden Corr
6 Phishing Techniques Cybercriminals Use to Scam Businesseshttps://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2025/june/6-phishing-techniques-cybercriminals-use-to-scam-businesses6 Phishing Techniques Cybercriminals Use to Scam BusinessesInteracting with a phishing email could result in someone accessing your accounts, capturing sensitive information, installing malware or ransomware, and laying the groundwork for secondary attacks, such as an email compromise.6/1/2025 4:10:00 AMCyber LiabilityJuneRyan Smith
Why Student Athletes Are An Underutilized Talent Pool https://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2025/may/why-student-athletes-are-an-underutilized-talent-poolWhy Student Athletes Are An Underutilized Talent Pool From producers to client managers and service teams, former student athletes are likely to embody the personal discipline and soft skills necessary to have successful insurance careers.5/1/2025 4:10:00 AMRecruiting, Hiring ＆ TrainingMayDave Garcia
Data Security Concerns Are Changing Agency-Carrier Agreementshttps://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2025/january/data-security-concerns-are-changing-agency-carrier-agreementsData Security Concerns Are Changing Agency-Carrier AgreementsNo independent agency is an island. Here's how AI-driven cybercrime and digital outages are prompting carriers to tighten agency agreements with robust cybersecurity mandates.1/1/2025 11:10:00 AMCyber LiabilityTechnologyJanuaryTom Wetzel