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Reconstruction Costs Up 60% Since 2014https://www.iamagazine.com/news/reconstruction-costs-up-60-since-2014Reconstruction Costs Up 60% Since 2014The significant increases were driven by inflation, labor shortages and supply-chain disruptions, according to a Verisk report.2/5/2025 5:00:00 AMIn the NewsIn the News Commercial Lines Personal LinesNewsWill Jones
Building Demo: Coverage for Damage to Surrounding Buildings?https://www.iamagazine.com/strategies/building-demo-coverage-for-damage-to-surrounding-buildingsBuilding Demo: Coverage for Damage to Surrounding Buildings?An insured has hired a company to demolish an old building, on which they have liability coverage, that has a common wall with the property next door.1/31/2025 5:00:00 AMCommercial LinesCommercial LinesStrategiesBig "I" Virtual University
4 Ways Generative AI Will Change Commercial Submissions in 2025 https://www.iamagazine.com/strategies/4-ways-generative-ai-will-change-commercial-submissions-in-20254 Ways Generative AI Will Change Commercial Submissions in 2025 By integrating generative AI and working with insurers and managing general agents (MGAs), agents can provide more tailored coverage options, accurate pricing, and faster quoting and binding for their policyholders.1/29/2025 5:00:00 AMTechnologyCommercial Lines TechnologyStrategiesSathish Kumar Manimuthu
Top 10 Business Risks in 2025https://www.iamagazine.com/news/top-10-business-risks-in-2025Top 10 Business Risks in 2025Business are most concerned about cyber, business interruption and natural catastrophes, according to the “Allianz Risk Barometer 2025."1/16/2025 11:00:00 AMIn the NewsCommercial Lines In the NewsNewsAnneMarie McPherson Spears
What Is a Wind or Hail Buyback Policy? https://www.iamagazine.com/strategies/what-is-a-wind-or-hail-buyback-policyWhat Is a Wind or Hail Buyback Policy? How do you explain how a wind or hail buyback policy works? And is a deductible applied to these types of policies?1/10/2025 5:00:00 AMCommercial LinesCommercial Lines Personal LinesStrategiesBig "I" Virtual University
Educating Clients on Forgery Risks: A Guide for Advisors   https://www.iamagazine.com/strategies/educating-clients-on-forgery-risks-a-guide-for-advisors_Week3Educating Clients on Forgery Risks: A Guide for Advisors   How advisors can help clients understand and mitigate the risks of forgery and alterations.   12/30/2024 11:20:00 AMSponsored ContentCommercial LinesStrategies