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Independent Agent (IA) is the go-to resource for professionals working in independent insurance agencies. IA Magazine focuses on serving property-casualty independent insurance agents and brokers, and it is a valuable benefit for members of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America. IA equips independent insurance agents with essential insights, trends, and tools necessary for efficient and effective sales. With a unique blend of research, expert opinions, and in-depth analysis, IA empowers agencies to boost their profitability and enhance their competitive edge.

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4 Things You Should Do If Your Carrier Has Been Hacked

1 week ago | iamagazine.com | Will Jones

Erie Insurance and Philadelphia Insurance Companies are both grappling with extended system outages following cybersecurity incidents that began earlier this month. Erie reported “steady progress” in restoring operations after detecting unusual activity on June 7, while Philadelphia Insurance has been offline since June 9 after a similar discovery. Both insurers say teams are working around the clock alongside cybersecurity experts, but full restoration will take time.
Look Out for the New and Improved Independent Agent Magazine

2 weeks ago | iamagazine.com | Will Jones

On Saturday, Independent Agent magazine is getting a makeover. With updated design and improved navigation, it will be even easier for you to find the content you love. From breaking industry news to deep-dive features, expert opinions and actionable insights, articles will now be grouped more intelligently, with better categories and tags so you can quickly dig deeper into topics that matter to you.
Intact Increases Excess Coverage for High-Value Properties

2 weeks ago | iamagazine.com | Will Jones

PRODUCT: Intact Specialty Property. COMPANIES: Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions is backed by the financial strength of Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Intact Financial Corporation. BEST RATING: A+. AVAILABILITY: Appointed agents and brokers only. FOCUS: Brokers and clients that need a solution for high-value excess property exposures can turn to Intact Insurance Specialty Property's new excess coverage.
Health Care Liability Market Faces Uncertainty as Loss Severity Increases

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.
Homeowners Aware of Risks and Prevention but Don’t Act

3 weeks ago | iamagazine.com | Will Jones

While most homeowners are familiar with common risk areas and the technologies designed to mitigate them, relatively few have implemented these solutions in their own homes, according to a report from The Hanover. For independent insurance agents, the findings of the report—based on a survey of more than 1,100 U.S. homeowners conducted by The Harris Poll—open the door to important client conversations about loss prevention, home safety and technology adoption.
3 Tips for Agents to Provide Tailored Coverage Through the E&S Market

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.
Parents Are Key in Teen Driver Safety

1 month ago | iamagazine.com | Will Jones

Teen drivers reported that adult role models were by far the most influential on their driving choices, according to a recent survey from the National Distracted Driving Coalition, which found that nearly half of respondents (45%) pointed to parents as having the most significant role in shaping their driving behaviors, including avoiding distracted driving.
NEXT Announces Multi-Location Workers Comp Coverage

1 month ago | iamagazine.com | Will Jones

PRODUCT: Multi-Location Workers Compensation CoverageBEST RATING: AAVAILABILITY: Available on an open-brokerage basis. FOCUS: Recently, NEXT Insurance, now part of Munich Re's ERGO Group, announced a new offering to better support small businesses with multiple operating locations across a single state. Its Multi-Location Workers Compensation Coverage allows single-entity small business owners with numerous locations to purchase workers compensation coverage through one policy.
4 Tips for Working with Marine Underwriters

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.
M&A Hits 5-Year First-Quarter Low But Big Deals Loom

1 month ago | iamagazine.com | Will Jones

There were 141 announced insurance agency mergers and acquisitions in the first quarter of 2025, down 15% from 166 in the same period in 2024, according to a report from OPTIS Partners, an investment banking and financial consulting firm specializing in the insurance industry. This marks the slowest quarter since the second quarter of 2020 and nine consecutive quarters where M&A activity has fallen below the long-term trend line. In 2024, brokerage mergers and acquisitions were down 10% from 2023.