Agents Storm Capitol Hill April 18, 2016 By Robert A. Rusbuldt Independent insurance agents and brokers from all 50 states convened in Washington, D.C., last week for the biggest and most...
The Risk in Insurance Reviews April 4, 2016 By Steve Titus How is it that a certificate of insurance — that seemingly simple, straightforward and most innocent of documents — can...
Why Companies Won’t be Opting Out of Opt-Out Anytime Soon March 21, 2016 By Michael Vitulli A recent ruling by the Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation Court undercutting so-called “opt-out” systems has set off a flurry of speculation...
How to Attract, Retain Next Generation of Brokers March 7, 2016 By Kim Van Orman It is no secret that many insurance professionals, especially those in sales, tend to be at more advanced stages in...
Technology’s Full Potential February 22, 2016 By Laird Rixford Technology has transformed how we operate in almost every facet of our life. It has changed the face of business...
Listen to Your Customers, and Win February 8, 2016 By Mike Becker For decades, the competitors of independent insurance agents have been frustrated. It seems that every so often our industry is...
5 Trends Driving Change in Insurance Distribution January 25, 2016 By Julie K. Davis The property and casualty (P/C) industry is in a great position for further growth in the upcoming year. Robust economic...
Stage Set for Another Banner Year for Independent Agents January 11, 2016 By Robert A. Rusbuldt The Big “I” is very pleased that 2015 yielded a number of legislative successes. Early in 2015, the association scored...
Regulators Focused on Product Innovation, Emerging Trends December 21, 2015 By John M. Huff State-based insurance regulation has a 145-year history of effectively and successfully protecting consumers and fostering competitive insurance markets. As the...
Risks of the Game December 7, 2015 By Robert W. Lucas Race cars crash sending debris into the stands. Stronger and bigger ballplayers hit foul balls and send broken bats into...