Olivia Overman

2 weeks ago | iamagazine.com | Olivia Overman

Medical professional liability insurance, a critical subset of the professional liability market, safeguards health care providers from medical errors or malpractice claims, which is crucial for an industry with high stakes and intricate procedures, according to OneShield. However, as the health care sector continues to evolve with new technologies and advancements in medicine, it also faces staffing difficulties and a shifting litigation landscape.

3 weeks ago | iamagazine.com | Olivia Overman

The January 2025 wildfires in California consumed an estimated 40,000 acres of homes, businesses and landmarks, with insured property losses estimated at up to $45 billion, according to ClaimsJournal. With these losses—in addition to other property losses due to hurricanes, flooding and wildfires throughout the U.S.—carriers within the standard insurance market are more risk-averse in certain geographical areas and product lines than ever before.

1 month ago | iamagazine.com | Olivia Overman

In the wide, complex and all-encompassing marine insurance market, agents play an important role in working as trusted advisors to provide reliable and tailored coverage for their marine clients. “Independent agents make up more than 50% of the marine insurance marketplace, which might be deemed midsize business," says Mike Perrotti, director inland marine, RB Jones.

1 month ago | iamagazine.com | Olivia Overman

During the 2025 Big “I" Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C., Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-Arizona) sat down with Nathan Riedel, Big “I" senior vice president of federal government affairs, for a fireside chat during the Emerging Leaders Luncheon. Rep. Ciscomani spoke about the importance of civil discourse within Congress, engaging younger generations in public service and the American Dream. As he introduced Rep.

2 months ago | iamagazine.com | Olivia Overman

From 2023 to 2024, 15% of Americans reported they smoke marijuana, according to a Gallup poll. Despite this, cannabis operators within the lucrative market are facing some significant roadblocks, particularly when it comes to increasing operational costs and liability risks. As a result, many operators are looking to cut costs wherever they can—and that includes insurance coverage.