Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Insurance agents in the mountain city of Asheville, North Carolina, said they and their policyholders have been stunned by the catastrophic damage brought so far inland by Hurricane Helene, which dumped 14 inches of rain on the picturesque community and …

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Insurance Journal

MARCH 27, 2025

Bank personal loans for up to $50,000 working directly with their insurance agent. In the latest expansion of the alliance between State Farm and U.S. Bank, State Farm customers can apply for U.S. The new offering joins the existing suite …

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Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Catalyit, an insurance technology hub for independent insurance agents, is partnering with the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America, Inc. the Big “I”) to support independent insurance agents in selecting, implementing and optimizing the right technologies for their agencies.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 18, 2024

Then he threatened three insurance agents with violence when he wasn’t paid as much as he expected, according to state authorities and one of the insurance agents. First, a North Carolina man filed a claim with Farm Bureau Insurance. Brody …

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Overall agent satisfaction with insurers of both personal lines and commercial lines has held strong despite a challenging underwriting environment, says a new J.D. Power study, with commercial lines satisfaction reaching an all-time high. According to the J.D. Power 2024 …

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Insurance Journal

JULY 22, 2024

A federal judge has ruled that a wholesale insurance agent’s claim against a retail agent for allegedly misrepresenting the exposure of an insured regarding violations of the federal telemarketing law should proceed to trial. In a case with origins back …

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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Florida’s Department of Financial Services has posted its enforcement actions for much of the last half of 2024, listing 12 insurance agents and 43 adjusters who were penalized, suspended, or had their licenses revoked or voluntarily surrendered them. From June …

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Insurance Journal

JULY 25, 2024

Despite challenges posed by inflation, market volatility and rapidly changing technologies, independent agents remain positive about their businesses and report more optimistic perceptions of national business conditions than in 2023. The recent Nationwide Economic Impact Survey Report: Independent Insurance Agents …

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PSM Brokerage

MARCH 24, 2025

What This Means for Agents: No Change to Current SEP Processes Agents can continue submitting applications for the Disaster/Emergency SEP directly with plans. Until then, agents should continue following existing procedures. Medicare Agent resources However, this requirement will no longer be implemented.

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Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

A North Carolina insurance agent who was penalized by regulators almost 20 years ago has given up her producer license after she was charged with pocketing insurance premiums. Lori Ann Crisp, 56, of Kannapolis, was charged with forgery, embezzlement and …

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Insurance Journal

AUGUST 27, 2024

on a technology integration partnership they said will speed up Goosehead agents’ ability to sell Root insurance products. parent company of Root Insurance Company, has partnered with personal lines insurance agency Goosehead Insurance, Inc. “Root and Goosehead identified …

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LexisNexis

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The new class of AI-powered tools, known as Agentic AI, are destined to shape the future as we navigate the ethical implications of their adoption in the legal industry. To Autonomous Agents The Legal AI landscape shifted again in 2022 with the emergence of powerful generative AI (Gen AI) models.

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PSM Brokerage

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Introduction: Hiring the right licensed-only agents (LOAs) is a critical step in scaling your agency or call center. Whether you're looking to expand your Medicare, ACA, Life Insurance, or Ancillary product offerings, finding top-tier agents can help you increase sales and streamline operations.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

MARCH 9, 2025

I often wonder if insurance agents read the insurance policies they provide to their clients before selling the product. Why do insurance agents sell policies with clauses that require disputes to be in faraway places? Insurance disputes often boil down to policy language, legal interpretations, and jurisdictional battles.

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Insurance agents and carriers in the path of Hurricane Milton reported only minor damage to their own offices and homes but a rapidly growing number of claims from residential and commercial policyholders for roof, flood and auto damage. The Florida …

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Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

A Miami insurance agent has pleaded guilty to defrauding a Georgia credit union by obtaining loans for condominium associations’ premium financing then using the $6 million for personal gain. Heleonel Gonzalez, known as Leo, is set for sentencing in February, …

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Insurance Agent Insurance Agents Premium Agents 264

Insurance Journal

MARCH 20, 2025

Are you a young insurance agent, 40 years old or younger? Do you know a young insurance agent? Insurance Journal is once again looking for young insurance agents to participate in this year’s Young Insurance Agents Opinion Survey. Tell us …

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Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Renaissance acquired the agency network business of United Agents of Arizona. The transaction follows the network’s 2023 acquisition of Agency Partners Inc., which brought 54 new agencies in Alabama and Georgia into the fold. Renaissance is a network of independent …

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Insurance Journal

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

A King County, Washington, judge issued a bench warrant a former Seattle insurance agent charged with stealing more than $400,000 in premiums from his clients. Edward Hadley was charged with nine counts of first-degree theft following investigations by the Washington …

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Final Expense Brokerage

JANUARY 29, 2025

Jan 29, 2024 3:23:31 PM Contact Us Share: Final expense insurance is a niche that offers tremendous potential for agents looking to serve seniors and their families. The Key to Success: Quality Leads One of the most common struggles insurance agents face is finding high-quality leads.

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Insurance Journal

JANUARY 7, 2025

Independent insurance agency network Renaissance reports it has has acquired the agency network business of Consolidated Insurance Agents Inc. CIA), an agency network based in Buffalo, New York. Renaissance said CIA’s 23 members collectively represent $47 million in premium and …

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Insurance Journal

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

A North Carolina insurance agent is awaiting a court appearance next week after he was charged with fraudulently taking out a life insurance policy with Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Co. The North Carolina Department of Insurance said that Matthew …

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Insurance Journal

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Insurance agents in Florida and beyond are finding that some of their toughest competition now seems to be coming from firms that aren’t really insurance agencies at all at least not in the historical sense of the word. “They’re …

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Being an insurance agent isn’t just about selling policies; it requires a combination of knowledge, dedication, and skills that help you succeed in a highly competitive industry. This post is part of a series sponsored by Darkhorse Insurance. Whether you’re …

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PSM Brokerage

JANUARY 27, 2025

With a diverse product portfolio and a suite of powerful agent programs and services, we provide everything you need to grow your business, serve your clients, and reach your goals. Heres how our Product Portfolio and Agent Programs and Services Guide can help you thrive. Agent Methods Build a professional online presence with ease.

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Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Ever wonder how some insurance agents seem to glide through potential pitfalls without breaking a sweat? This post is part of a series sponsored by Darkhorse Insurance. It’s not just about luck; it’s about having the right coverage. Errors and …

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LexisNexis

MARCH 6, 2025

One of the most frequent questions, What is agentic AI, provides an opportunity to explore advancement in artificial intelligence. What Is Agentic AI An AI agent in agentic AI refers to a software entity that operates autonomously to perform tasks, make decisions, and take actions based on its programming and learning from data.

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Insurance Journal

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Tennessee-based Selectsys, an insurtech specializing in business process outsourcing for insurers, has acquired Expert Insured, an artificial intelligence-led insurance management system for wholesalers, carriers and managing general agents. Terms were not disclosed. With headquarters in Boston, Expert Insured also has …

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Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

ORANGE, CA, November 6, 2024 – CITA Insurance Services and Ascot Insurance Company (Ascot) have partnered to deliver a new real estate agents and brokers error & omissions (E&O) program nationwide. This admitted insurance product was designed to provide professional …

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Insurance Journal

MARCH 23, 2025

SiriusPoint has partnered with Holmes Murphy, headquartered in Waukee, Iowa, and its wholly owned subsidiary and managing general agent Innovative … SiriusPoint Ltd., the Bermuda-based specialty insurer and reinsurer, announced a new strategic partnership with the independent insurance broker Holmes Murphy.

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PSM Brokerage

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

As an insurance agent, its essential to be proactive, informed, and ready to assist affected clients in finding alternative coverage options. How Agents Can Assist Impacted Clients As an agent, this change presents both a challenge and an opportunity.

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Insurance Journal

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

A former Ohio insurance agent was sentenced this month to five years of probation for thefts exceeding $1.4 Rhonda Chandler, of the Columbus area, stole and misappropriated funds, including premiums for pre-need life insurance policies, commonly known as burial …

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Insurance Journal

MARCH 31, 2025

Are you a young insurance agent, 40 years old or younger? Do you know a young insurance agent? This is the final call for participating in this year’s Young Insurance Agents Opinion Survey! The deadline for participating is April 1.

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Insurance Journal

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Pen Underwriting, the London-based managing general agent, has expanded and enhanced its specialist insurance proposition for recruitment agencies, to support clients’ international growth strategies and help them respond to increasing legal liabilities arising from contractual complexities. With immediate effect, Pen’s …

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Insurance Journal

JANUARY 29, 2025

Patel Named Chair of Canopius Managing Agents, Succeeding Meader Canopius Group, the global specialty re/insurer, … This edition of International People Moves details appointments at the re/insurer Canopius Group and the broker Evolin. A summary of these new hires follows here.

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Rough Notes

JANUARY 31, 2025

How a Midwest transplant came to lead one of the best agencies in Florida By Dennis H. Pillsbury Integrity: Thats the one word I would use to describe Darren Vermost, says Mary Rivera, office manager of Vermost Insurance Agency, Largo, Florida. He doesnt work in the gray, she continues, pointing out that he always […]

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Insurance Journal

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

NormanMax Insurance Holdings, the Miami-based provider of parametric re/insurance solutions, has agreed to acquire FloodFlash, the parametric flood managing general agent, subject to regulatory approval. London-headquartered FloodFlash will continue to operate as an MGA and Lloyd’s coverholder, and the FloodFlash …

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