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Viewpoint: How Will the California FAIR Plan Fare, and What’s Next for Independent Agents?

Insurance Journal

If there is a single bright spot to be found in the aftermath of the costliest wildfire in California’s history, it is that both the property/casualty insurance industry and the independent agents who serve as its personal point of contact …

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Big ‘I’ Report: Independent Agency Channel Placed 62% of Premiums in 2023

Insurance Journal

By Chad Hemenway 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 Market Share Report said independent agents have …

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Navigating the Fee Maze

Insurance Journal

Todayis insurance regulatory landscape can be a tricky one, particularly when it comes to charging fees. For property/casualty insurance brokers and agents, understanding permissible fee structures is crucial to maintaining compliance and avoiding penalties. With state laws varying widely and …

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How to Outperform: Don’t Outsource Underwriting to MGAs

Insurance Journal

Executives of two property/casualty insurance organizations—Kinsale Insurance and the U.S. P/C operations of Arch Capital—shared their recipes for success with an analyst who crowned their companies as performance leaders during a recent industry webinar. The short takes: We don’t outsource …

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How to Not Suck at Being an Insurance Agent

Redbird Agents

If selling insurance was so easy, then why is it that roughly 10 percent of the independent insurance agents generate the vast majority of the sales? Are all independent agents good salespeople? The odds of succeeding selling insurance are against you, so listen up and let’s see if we can help you beat the odds.

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Viewpoint: How Will the California FAIR Plan Fare?

Insurance Journal

What’s Next for Independent Agents? If there is a single bright spot to be found in the aftermath of the costliest wildfire in California’s history, it is that both the property/casualty insurance industry and the independent agents who serve as …

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Viewpoint: Steady Growth Amid Market Cycles Is Possible

Insurance Journal

Property and casualty insurance has traditionally been a cyclical industry, meaning it goes through phases of firm pricing and tight capacity followed by softer market conditions that tend to favor insurance buyers. The ups and downs of insurance cycles complicate …