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What Agents Should Know About Tariffs and Insurance Costs

American Agents Alliance

While the relationship between tariffs and insurance costs can seem unrelated, tariffs can increase costs for insurers and policyholders. Read more to understand this relationship and how agents can help policyholders manage this uncertainty. Many policyholders do not realize the connection between tariffs and insurance costs.

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Medicare Supplement Sales: Steady, Reliable, and Full of Opportunity

PSM Brokerage

For agents, this means there is a consistent and growing pool of potential clients who value the comprehensive coverage and flexibility that Medicare supplements provide. Flexibility: Medicare supplements allow policyholders to see any doctor or specialist who accepts Medicare, without network restrictions. Medicare Agent Resources

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The Birthday Rule: A Growing Trend in Medicare Supplement Plans

PSM Brokerage

The Birthday Rule is gaining traction across the country, allowing Medicare Supplement policyholders to switch plans without medical underwriting around their birthday each year. Reduced underwriting can lead to higher premiums , increased policy lapses, and fewer carriers remaining in the market. in 2024 vs. 13.0%

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How AI is Changing E&O Risks for Agents and Brokers

American Agents Alliance

However, for agents and brokers, these new AI-driven processes can introduce new E&O risks to mitigate and manage. How AI is Changing E&O Risks for Agents and Brokers While AI is transforming industries, it also introduces new risks. Chatbots and other types of automated interactions with policyholders could create errors.

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The Rising Cost of Litigation — Social Inflation and E&O Risk

American Agents Alliance

Social inflation and E&O risks are connected as agents must manage policyholder expectations even as claims costs rise, premiums remain high, and denials are issued for claims policyholders expected to be covered. This could lead to an E&O claim as policyholders are disappointed in claims outcomes.

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Strategies for Independent Agents Managing Earthquake Risk in California

American Agents Alliance

Independent P&C agents and brokers who reside and work in this region must also know how to help policyholders manage earthquake risk. Learn more about how agents can help their policyholders manage earthquake risk in this blog. Some policyholders may be unaware of the coverage gap.

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2025 Insurance Trends, Risks, and Opportunities for Agents and Brokers

American Agents Alliance

Driven by rapid advancements in technology, shifting risks, and increasing policyholder expectations, the industry will likely have different products and services by the time 2025 draws to a close. Innovative digital tools can streamline underwriting while improving efficiency for insurers and agents.