Most Popular Independent Agencies Headlines This Year
The most viewed headlines from our Independent Agencies Topic Page over the last year.
#1 ‘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...
#2 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...
#3 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...
#4 Insurtech Root, Goosehead Partner on Tech Integration for Independent Agents
Aug 27 2024 // Root, Inc., parent company of Root Insurance Company, has partnered with personal lines insurance agency Goosehead Insurance, Inc. on a technology integration partnership they said will speed up Goosehead agents’...
#5 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...
#6 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...
#7 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...
#8 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...
#9 Big ‘I’ Report: Independent Agency Channel Placed 62% of Premiums in 2023
Jul 15 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...
#10 Outlook Positive, AI Use on the Rise for Independent Agents, Says Nationwide
Jul 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...
#11 75% of Independent Agencies Report Revenue Gains From 2022-23
Sep 27 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...
#12 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...
#13 McGowan Owner Jackson Takes Reins as Big ‘I’ Chairman
Sep 16 2024 // Todd Jackson, owner and partner of McGowan Insurance Group, has been named chairman of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”). Jackson was installed as the 2024-2025 chairman of...
#14 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...
#15 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...
#16 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...
#17 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...
#18 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...
#19 Catalyit, Big I Partner on Tech-Adoption Support for Independent Agents
Sep 10 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...
#20 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...
