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April 2024https://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2024/april-2024April 20244/1/2024 4:00:00 AMCover2024Volume: 121, Issue: 3

 

 

Farm to Fork: Finding Your Specialty in the U.S. Food Supply Chain https://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2024/april/farm-to-fork-finding-your-specialty-in-the-u-s-food-supply-chainFarm to Fork: Finding Your Specialty in the U.S. Food Supply Chain Here’s how agents are protecting the country’s food supply and how agents looking for a new specialty can find plenty of niche opportunities throughout the domestic food cycle.4/1/2024 5:00:00 AMCommercial LinesCommercial LinesAprilAnneMarie McPherson Spears
4 Ways To Navigate Generational Differences in a Family-Owned Agencyhttps://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2024/april/4-ways-to-navigate-generational-differences-in-a-family-owned-agency4 Ways To Navigate Generational Differences in a Family-Owned AgencyWhile family-owned agencies can be very successful in an industry focused on relationships, clear communications and boundaries are a must to avoid tension, burnout and fallout.4/1/2024 4:40:00 AMPerpetuation & ValuationPerpetuation & ValuationAprilAnais Babajanian
Balance Sheet: 4 Ways Reviewing Your Finances Can Lead to Better Resultshttps://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2024/april/balance-sheet-4-ways-reviewing-your-finances-can-lead-to-better-resultsBalance Sheet: 4 Ways Reviewing Your Finances Can Lead to Better ResultsReviewing financial statements can be confusing or overwhelming, but spending time understanding the financial metrics of your agency will maximize results.4/1/2024 4:35:00 AMAgency Operations & Best PracticesAgency Operations & Best PracticesAprilCarey Wallace
Talking in Code: Natural Disasters Prompt Conversations About Improving Building Codeshttps://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2024/april/talking-in-code-natural-disasters-prompt-conversations-about-improving-building-codesTalking in Code: Natural Disasters Prompt Conversations About Improving Building CodesEighty-four percent of commercial property stakeholders acknowledge that building codes need to be improved to better equip properties to face climate risks, according to a Nationwide survey.4/1/2024 4:25:00 AMCommercial LinesAprilAnneMarie McPherson Spears
Brighter Tomorrow: Why Diversity Isn’t Just About Race or Genderhttps://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2024/april/brighter-tomorrow-why-diversity-isn-t-just-about-race-or-genderBrighter Tomorrow: Why Diversity Isn’t Just About Race or GenderHaving a workforce that's as diverse as its customers creates a better understanding of those unique needs, leading to customized solutions and stronger relationships with policyholders.4/1/2024 4:15:00 AMDiversity & InclusionAprilJason Rodriguez
Fraud Wars: How Technology is Fighting Insurance Fraudhttps://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2024/april/fraud-wars-how-technology-is-fighting-insurance-fraudFraud Wars: How Technology is Fighting Insurance FraudHere are some of the top ways the insurance industry uses technology to fight fraud costing businesses and consumers $308.6 billion a year. 4/1/2024 4:10:00 AMTechnologyAprilEllen Lichtenstein
Declaration of Independents: Kevin Ownbyhttps://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2024/april/declaration-of-independents-kevin-ownbyDeclaration of Independents: Kevin OwnbyOwnby has been a Big “I" member for as long as he's been an independent agent. However, it wasn't until the Affordable Care Act was proposed and ultimately passed into law that he became more aware of the importance of the association's government advocacy on a state and national level. 4/1/2024 4:05:00 AMOn the HillAprilOlivia Overman