Latest Independent Agencies Headlines
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Big ‘I’ Report: Independent Agency Channel Placed 62% of Premiums in 2023
Jun 27 2024 // Independent agents placed more than 62% of all property/casualty insurance written in the U.S., according to the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”). The association’s 2024...
Exploring AI: Fascination with AI, Not Fear Will Drive Success for Independent Agents
Jun 3 2024 // I remember watching Michael Crighton’s “Westworld” in 1973. Two vivid impressions from that experience remain. The first was my date breaking my glasses when she screamed and threw her arms open during a...
Smart Choice Signs a Record Number of Independent Insurance Agencies
May 20 2024 // In 1Q24, 444 agencies partnered with the fastest growing insurance network. GREENSBORO, NC., May 14, 2024— Smart Choice® has signed a record number of independent insurance agencies in the first quarter of 2024 with 444...
Ready, Set, Grow: How to Build an Independent Agency and Avoid Common Pitfalls.
Mar 18 2024 // You are a seasoned producer who is confident in your skillset. You have built a strong book of business and after a few years, you decide to go out on your own and open an independent agency. As your new business begins to...
New Survey Reveals How Independent Agents Are Adapting to the Hard Market
Mar 4 2024 // The hard market has independent agents “going the extra mile” to prioritize client communication, retention, technology and team morale. Trusted Choice, the national consumer brand representing the members of...
‘New Normal’ in Agency M&A Landscape Experts Share 2024 Outlook for Independent Agencies
Feb 19 2024 // The number of announced insurance distribution mergers and acquisitions boomed in 2021 and 2022. Last year, the count plummeted to levels seen at the beginning of the decade. Insurance Journal recently interviewed four...
How Industry and Conventional Lenders Look at Independent Agencies
Dec 20 2023 // This post is part of a series sponsored by InsurBanc. Independent agency principals seek loans for a variety of reasons, such as: Perpetuation or acquisition. Partner buyout. Producer development. Technology or...
Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois to Rebrand as Big I Illinois in 2024
Dec 6 2023 // The Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois announced it will rebrand to Big I Illinois in 2024. The Illinois association’s rebranding will better reflect a name that has resonated with agents, carriers, and...
Travelers Webinar Focuses on Connecting Gen Z, Independent Agents
Nov 14 2023 // Members of Generation Z who have worked with insurance agents believe they are knowledgeable and help them make better choices. Nevertheless, Gen Z is under-tapped in the independent agent channel and over-indexes on...
Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois Presents Annual Awards
Oct 20 2023 // The Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois ((IA of IL) presented awards to top agents and agencies during the association’s annual convention held in Peoria last week. Connor & Gallagher OneSource (CGO) of...
People Moves: Padilla Named President of the Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois
Oct 18 2023 // Allyson Padilla Named President of the Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois Allyson Padilla of Blank’s Insurance Agency in Olney, Illinois, has been elected and was formally installed as the President of the...
Independent Agents Are Shopping Premiums Despite Record High Carrier Satisfaction
Oct 16 2023 // Independent insurance agents report unprecedented satisfaction with their carrier partners, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t keeping their options open due to the rising cost of premiums. According to the J.D....
Independent Agents Are Shopping Premiums Despite Record High Carrier Satisfaction
Oct 3 2023 // Independent insurance agents report unprecedented satisfaction with their carrier partners, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t keeping their options open due to the rising cost of premiums. According to the J.D....
2023 Best Independent Insurance Agencies to Work For
Oct 2 2023 // The votes are in for the 2023 Best Independent Insurance Agency to Work For survey by Insurance Journal. OVERALL Mackoul Risk Insurance Solutions, Morristown, New Jersey; Long Beach, New York EAST Gold: National Church...
Independent Insurance Agents of Wisconsin to Celebrate 125 Years at InsurCon2024
Sep 27 2023 // The Independent Insurance Agents of Wisconsin (IIAW) announced they will celebrate 125 years in the insurance industry in 2024. To celebrate this significant milestone, the IIAW is opening registration for its grand...
5 Top Mistakes Every Independent Agent Should Avoid
Sep 18 2023 // One of my favorite sayings is “failure is tuition for something else.” I adopted this phrase during a conversation with another senior leader one day on the consequences of some mistakes we’d made...
People Moves: Former CSAA CEO Troy Joins USAA; Big ‘I’ Installs McBride as New Chairman; Dagostino AXA XL’s Global Cyber CUO, Commercial
Sep 14 2023 // Former CSAA CEO Troy Joins USAA USAA has selected former CSAA president and chief executive Tom Troy as its chief transformation officer. He will start Sept. 25 and report to CEO Wayne Peacock. This newly created position...
Smart Choice Signs a Record Number of Independent Insurance Agencies
Sep 13 2023 // In 1H23, 760 agencies partnered with the fastest growing insurance network. GREENSBORO, NC., September 13, 2023— Smart Choice® has signed a record number of independent insurance agencies in the first half of 2023 with...
Symington Officially Takes Over as New CEO of Big I
Sep 1 2023 // Charles Symington is the new president and chief executive of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big I), effective Sept. 1. Last September, Symington was promoted to executive vice president and...
People Moves: Greaves Joins Fred C. Church From MIT; Connecticut Big I Elects Jones
Sep 1 2023 // Greaves Joins Fred C. Church Insurance Commercial Lines Fred C. Church Insurance, headquartered in Lowell, Mass., hired Damual Greaves to its education team as a client executive. Greaves joins Fred C. Church after serving...
