Latest Independent Agencies Headlines
All the headlines from our Independent Agencies Topic Page, ordered by recency.
Big I Celebrates Continued Tax Deduction for Many Independent Agents
Jul 7 2025 // The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (Big “I”) last Thursday celebrated the passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” “The Big ‘I’ would like to thank the U.S....
People Moves: Big ‘I’ Names Connors ACT Executive Director; WTW Makes Senior Hires to Insurance Consulting and Technology Business
Jun 13 2025 // Big ‘I’ Names Connors ACT Executive Director Kasey Connors The Big “I” appointed Kasey Connors as executive director of the Big “I” Agents Council for Technology (ACT). Connors is a...
Extended Deadline: Be Recognized as an Independent Agency Leader
Jun 6 2025 // Need a bit more time to enter? Good news – the extended deadline to submit for Insurance Journal’s Top 100 Agencies and Top Agency Partnerships ranking is now June 10! We hope that you will consider entering...
‘Big Beautiful’ Tax Breaks for Insurance Agents in Bill Passed by House, Says Big I
May 23 2025 // The Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America celebrated a “significant victory” for independent agents with the passage of a sweeping tax bill this week by the House of Representatives. The so-called...
People Moves: Big I New York Elects Gonyo as Board Chair and 4 Regional Directors
May 23 2025 // Kelly Gonyo Big I New York, the trade association for independent insurance agents in New York, elected Kelly Gonyo as chair of the board for the 2025–2026 term. Gonyo is the founder and president of Blue Line Insurance...
NAMIC, Big ‘I’ Join Call to Do Away With Federal Insurance Office
May 5 2025 // The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies and the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America are the latest from the industry to join a call in support of a measure to abolish the Federal Insurance...
What Does the Future Hold for Independent Agencies?
Apr 21 2025 // Wouldn’t it be nice to know what the future holds? The insurance market, the economy, and consumer expectations are all shifting, making it hard to know where to focus. The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers...
The Good and Bad About Being an Independent Insurance Agent
Apr 21 2025 // What’s so great about being a young independent agent today? Freedom, quality of life, opportunities to grow, challenges and the ability to solve them, the people and relationships built, the compensation, and, of...
NAMIC, Big ‘I’ Join Call to Do Away With Federal Insurance Office
Apr 11 2025 // The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies and the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America are the latest from the industry to join a call in support of a measure to abolish the Federal Insurance...
Claims Service, Tech, Communication Top Independent Agent Concerns
Apr 7 2025 // Claims, communication, and technology are the top three concerns for independent agents when placing new business with a carrier, according to insurtech Vertafore. The findings were the result of a survey of nearly 1,300...
Boosting Client Service Efficiency for Independent Agents: Transform Your Agency with EZLynx Account Summarization
Mar 21 2025 // This post is part of a series sponsored by EZLynx. It’s no secret that the insurance industry has been grappling with a talent shortage, and it’s creating some big challenges—especially for independent...
How Much Do Independent Insurance Agents Make?
Mar 10 2025 // This post is part of a series sponsored by Darkhorse Insurance. Before venturing into independent insurance sales, it’s crucial to consider the variable earnings potential, which is influenced by a range of...
Claims Service, Tech, Communication Top Independent Agent Concerns
Feb 26 2025 // Claims, communication, and technology are the top three concerns for independent agents when placing new business with a carrier, according to insurtech Vertafore. The findings were the result of a survey of nearly 1,300...
Viewpoint: How Will the California FAIR Plan Fare? What’s Next for Independent Agents?
Feb 24 2025 // 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...
Making the Shift in 2025: How to Become an Independent Insurance Agent
Feb 13 2025 // This post is part of a series sponsored by Darkhorse Insurance. The insurance industry is evolving rapidly in 2025, making it the perfect time to learn how to become an independent insurance agent. Agents should embrace...
Viewpoint: How Will the California FAIR Plan Fare? What’s Next for Independent Agents?
Feb 10 2025 // 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...
The Top 5 Benefits of Becoming an Independent Insurance Agent
Feb 6 2025 // This post is part of a series sponsored by Darkhorse Insurance. An independent insurance agent represents multiple insurance carriers, offering a diverse array of policies to meet the distinct needs of their clients. The...
Big I Illinois Announces Annual Awards
Oct 25 2024 // Big I Illinois, an association representing Trusted Choice® independent insurance agents throughout the state, presented awards to top agents and agencies during the association’s annual convention and 125th...
Supreme Court Rejects Bid to Let President Fire Independent Agency Leaders
Oct 22 2024 // The US Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal that sought to give the president control over agencies that have long operated independently, potentially including the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange...
75% of Independent Agencies Report Revenue Gains From 2022-23
Oct 21 2024 // Despite challenging conditions, 75% of independent insurance agencies saw revenue gains from 2022 to 2023, according to the 2024 Agency Universe Study. That number is significantly higher than between 2020 and 2021, during...
