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September 2023https://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2023/september-2023September 20239/1/2023 4:00:00 AMCover2023Volume: 120, Issue: 8

 

 

Changing Channel: Meet Your New Big 'I' Chairmanhttps://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2023/september/changing-channel-meet-your-new-big-i-chairmanChanging Channel: Meet Your New Big 'I' ChairmanIncoming chair Mike McBride is guided by the Big “I" mission statement: “To provide members with a sustainable, competative advantage." And in today's market, this mission is as important to Big “I" member agencies as ever.9/1/2023 4:35:00 AMAgency Operations ＆ Best PracticesSeptemberWill Jones
What Consolidation Means for the Independent Insurance Agency Systemhttps://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2023/september/what-consolidation-means-for-the-independent-insurance-agency-systemWhat Consolidation Means for the Independent Insurance Agency SystemThe independent agency system is undergoing massive consolidation. What does this means to you, your long-term financial well-being and the value of your agency?9/1/2023 4:30:00 AMPerpetuation ＆ ValuationSeptemberJeff Smith
Emerging Trends Shaping Environmental Liability Insurancehttps://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2023/september/emerging-trends-shaping-environmental-liability-insuranceEmerging Trends Shaping Environmental Liability InsuranceTrends that are likely to grow or emerge for environmental or pollution insurance policies throughout the rest of 2023.9/1/2023 4:25:00 AMEnvironmental LiabilitySeptemberJohn Heft
4 Myths and Realities About the 2023 M&A Environmenthttps://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2023/september/4-myths-and-realities-about-the-2023-m-a-environment4 Myths and Realities About the 2023 M&A EnvironmentWhile it is true that the number of transactions has declined, it's easy to draw some incorrect conclusions about the current state of the independent insurance agency mergers & acquisition market.9/1/2023 4:20:00 AMPerpetuation ＆ ValuationSeptemberBrian McNeely
Investing in Your Agency’s People Can Lead to Big Returnshttps://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2023/september/investing-in-your-agency-s-people-can-lead-to-big-returnsInvesting in Your Agency’s People Can Lead to Big Returns9/1/2023 4:15:00 AMRecruiting, Hiring ＆ TrainingSeptemberCarey Wallace
6 Essentials for Successful Leadership Transitionshttps://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2023/september/6-essentials-for-successful-leadership-transitions6 Essentials for Successful Leadership TransitionsA strategic leadership transition represents a healthy change that’s essential to any company’s success.9/1/2023 4:10:00 AMPerpetuation ＆ ValuationSeptemberRich Poirier
Declaration of Independents: Osiris Maldonadohttps://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2023/september/declaration-of-independents-osiris-maldonadoDeclaration of Independents: Osiris MaldonadoAfter graduating high school and college, Maldonado took a job in car sales. The role opened her eyes to insurance, and after working in an agency for several years, Maldonado co-founded an agency in 2019.9/1/2023 4:05:00 AMDiversity ＆ InclusionSeptemberWill Jones