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October 2024https://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2024/october-2024October 202410/1/2024 4:00:00 AMCover2024

 

 

A Deep Dive Into the 2024 Agency Universe Studyhttps://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2024/october/a-deep-dive-into-the-2024-agency-universe-studyA Deep Dive Into the 2024 Agency Universe StudyAs the channel moves past the coronavirus pandemic and into the hard market, the 2024 Agency Universe Study examined how agencies are coping with growth, revenue, digitalization and carrier relationships.10/1/2024 4:35:00 AMIn the NewsOctoberAnneMarie McPherson Spears
How the Best Practices Process Opens the Door to Growthhttps://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2024/october/how-the-best-practices-process-opens-the-door-to-growthHow the Best Practices Process Opens the Door to GrowthTo get an idea of how the Best Practices process can benefit your agency, start by picking one metric, review the results, and then use the proper tools or seek education to address the performance gaps.10/1/2024 4:30:00 AMSales & MarketingOctoberJennifer Becker
M&A Market Contemplates Potential Tax Changeshttps://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2024/october/m-a-market-contemplates-potential-tax-changesM&A Market Contemplates Potential Tax ChangesInterest rates, property & casualty insurance pricing, and public broker valuations all play their part in influencing deal activity. But we may soon witness a more pragmatic impact—a change to capital gains tax rates.10/1/2024 4:25:00 AMPerpetuation & ValuationOctoberBrian Deitz
How Commercial Coverage Is Shifting for AI Performance Failure Riskshttps://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2024/october/how-commercial-coverage-is-shifting-for-ai-performance-failure-risksHow Commercial Coverage Is Shifting for AI Performance Failure RisksWhile hacks and scams are among the more eye-catching ways that the increased use of artificial intelligence (AI) can expose businesses, awareness of AI performance failure risks is beginning to make an impact.10/1/2024 4:20:00 AMTechnologyCommercial LinesOctoberAnneMarie McPherson Spears
A Craft Approach to Independent Agency MarTechhttps://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2024/october/a-craft-approach-to-independent-agency-martechA Craft Approach to Independent Agency MarTechBuilding and optimizing marketing technology (MarTech) requires a mindset shift for agents. Fortunately, many agents may find that the approaches they take to other activities in their lives can be instructive.10/1/2024 4:15:00 AMSales & MarketingOctoberStefanie Altman
Virtual Perils: The Growing Risks in the Personal Cyber Markethttps://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2024/october/virtual-perils-the-growing-risks-in-the-personal-cyber-marketVirtual Perils: The Growing Risks in the Personal Cyber MarketMany personal lines clients mistakenly believe their standard homeowners insurance policy covers cyber incidents.10/1/2024 4:10:00 AMCyber LiabilityE&O Loss ControlOctoberMadlyn Tombs
Declaration of Independents: Haley Andrewshttps://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2024/october/declaration-of-independents-haley-andrewsDeclaration of Independents: Haley AndrewsGrowing up in a family where insurance was a topic of conversation at the dinner table, Andrews' future in insurance was written in the stars.10/1/2024 4:05:00 AMAgency Operations & Best PracticesOctoberOlivia Overman