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Independent Agencies Total About 37,000 in 2026, a Decrease From 2024
Sep 24 2026 // The number of independent insurance agencies fell slightly from 39,000 in 2024 to 37,000 in 2026. Good news is that most independent agencies reported profitability across both personal and commercial lines, with...
Humans Still Matter to Insurance Consumers, Says Big ‘I’ Survey
Sep 16 2026 // There is some good news, according to the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America, as the use of artificial intelligence proliferates across the industry. People still prefer people. A survey commissioned by...
Three ways AI is reshaping independent insurance agencies
Sep 9 2026 // AI is changing the independent insurance channel right before our eyes. It’s happening so fast and so drastically that it can be hard to see where the end point is. According to James Thom, Vertafore’s Chief AI...
11 New Firms Join Insurance Journal’s Top 100 Independent Agencies
Aug 18 2026 // This year marks the 22nd annual publication of Insurance Journal’s Top 100 Independent Agencies special report. Many of the firms in the Top 100 saw notable increases in total property/casualty revenue...
Digital Visibility, Early Engagement Are Key for Independent Agencies to Capture the Next Generation of Policyholders
Jul 28 2026 // When young consumers want to buy something, they start online. They type queries into search engines and AI generative assistants. They compare options side by side, scroll through reviews, watch short videos explaining...
People Moves: Gerger Named CEO of Big I Illinois
Jul 1 2026 // The board of directors of Big I Illinois named Brett Gerger CEO, effective July 1. Gerger, who has served as director of education and agency resources with Big I Illinois since 2019, succeeds Phil Lackman, who is retiring...
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