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Delayed Repairs and the ‘Delay, Loss of Use or Loss of Market Exclusion’ https://www.iamagazine.com/strategies/delayed-repairs-and-the-delay-loss-of-use-or-loss-of-market-exclusionDelayed Repairs and the ‘Delay, Loss of Use or Loss of Market Exclusion’ A client's commercial property suffered wind damage. Repair estimates were approved, but weather delayed the repair and the costs increased. The adjustor is denying the additional repair costs.3/14/2025 4:00:00 AMCommercial LinesCommercial LinesStrategiesBig "I" Virtual University
How Tax Planning Can Accelerate Agency Growthhttps://www.iamagazine.com/strategies/how-tax-planning-can-accelerate-agency-growthHow Tax Planning Can Accelerate Agency GrowthTax planning increases an agency's profitability without sacrificing critical assets like laying off staff or downgrading software. 3/12/2025 4:00:00 AMAgency Operations & Best PracticesAgency Operations & Best PracticesStrategiesDevin Partida
Navigating Risks: The Crucial Role of Insurance Agents in Today’s Markethttps://www.iamagazine.com/strategies/navigating-risks-the-crucial-role-of-insurance-agents-in-today-s-marketNavigating Risks: The Crucial Role of Insurance Agents in Today’s MarketLeveraging expertise to provide comprehensive protection and improve customer retention.3/3/2025 11:10:00 AMSponsored ContentPersonal LinesStrategies
Creating a Holistic Financial Plan for Dual-Income Households https://www.iamagazine.com/strategies/creating-a-holistic-financial-plan-for-dual-income-householdsCreating a Holistic Financial Plan for Dual-Income Households Among married-couple families in 2023, both spouses were employed in nearly 50% of families, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Here are three considerations for serving dual-income households.3/3/2025 11:05:00 AMPersonal LinesPersonal LinesStrategiesMichael S. Ross
How Often Should AMS Data Backups Occur? https://www.iamagazine.com/strategies/how-often-should-ams-data-backups-occurHow Often Should AMS Data Backups Occur? How should an agency prepare for an agency management system (AMS) being down for an extended period of time, such as after a catastrophe or cyberattack? 2/28/2025 5:00:00 AMAgency Operations & Best PracticesAgency Operations & Best Practices TechnologyStrategiesBig "I" Virtual University
6 Ways AI Can Help Insurance Agents During the Policy Lifecyclehttps://www.iamagazine.com/strategies/6-ways-ai-can-help-insurance-agents-during-the-policy-lifecycle6 Ways AI Can Help Insurance Agents During the Policy LifecycleArtificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how independent agents operate, freeing agents to focus on having meaningful client conversations and providing strategic advice.2/26/2025 5:00:00 AMTechnologyTechnologyStrategiesMichael Lebor