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Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in June

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.  

Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in May

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.

Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in March

In March, Independent Agent magazine saw the Big “I” realize the fruits of its work with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in revising their property insurance requirements for federally backed mortgages.

Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in February

February opened with agencies maintaining a strong interest in exploring and adopting artificial intelligence (AI), the launch of a ChatGPT app and a report from the Big “I” indicating that more agencies plan to expand their use of AI.

Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in January

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.

Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in December

December looked at the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, the impact of claims management on customer experience, state requirements for paid leave and time off. Plus, state regulations on artificial intelligence (AI) as well as a review of 2025’s top stories.

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