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 The List Is Here! IJ’s Top 100 Independent Agencies
Aug 4 2025 // This year marks the 21st annual publication of Insurance Journal’s Top 100 Independent Agencies special report. Nearly all of the firms in the Top 100 saw notable increases in total property/casualty revenue...
#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 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....
#5 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...
#6 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...
#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 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...
#10 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...
#11 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...
#12 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...
#13 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...
#14 Independent Agencies’ Market Share Shows Small Decline; Strong Hold on Commercial Lines with Opportunity to Grow in Personal Lines
Aug 4 2025 // The independent agency channel placed 61.5% of all property/casualty insurance written in the U.S. in 2024, a slight decline from 2023 where independent agents placed 62.2% of P/C lines nationwide. That’s according...
#15 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...
#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 Markets/Coverages: Volvo Launches Independent Agency; Arden’s Wildfire Program Backed by SiriusPoint
Aug 22 2025 // Volvo Launches Independent Agency Auto manufacturer Volvo has launched an independent insurance agency offering not just car insurance for Volvos but also home and umbrella insurance. The Mahwah, New Jersey-based Volvo Car...
#18 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...
#19 Scaling Smart: How Independent Agencies Can Grow With Intention
Aug 4 2025 // In today’s competitive market, independent insurance agencies are under increasing pressure to grow. Organic growth is harder to achieve, client expectations are evolving, and technology is reshaping how agencies...
#20 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...
