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for the week of Feb 1

Insight + Analysis for the Independent Agent

TikTok Trend Forces Carrier Withdrawals as Hyundai and Kia Step Up Theft Deterrents
TikTok Trend Forces Carrier Withdrawals as Hyundai and Kia Step Up Theft Deterrents
The social media trend led to a wave of vehicle thefts and forced two prominent insurance carriers to announce that they will be limiting applications for coverage. Learn More

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1,900 New Cyber Vulnerabilities Each Month in 2023, Says Coalition
There has been a 13% increase in average monthly common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs) from 2022 to 2023. Learn More
What Does a Fellow Employee CGL Endorsement Cover?
What Does a Fellow Employee CGL Endorsement Cover?
Here’s how to explain to a client when a fellow employee endorsement would be triggered. Learn More
Go It Alone: 3 Questions to Consider Before Starting Your Own Agency
Go It Alone: 3 Questions to Consider Before Starting Your Own Agency
Fortunately for insurance professionals, the opportunity to start and grow a successful independent insurance agency has never been more obtainable. Learn More
AN Radio: The Great Resignation Brings Opportunity with Christopher Sheely
AN Radio: The Great Resignation Brings Opportunity with Christopher Sheely
Christopher Sheely, owner of Christopher Sheely Agency in Atlanta, shares that his goal is to grow his staff by 400% in the next five years. Learn More
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Coalition Executive Risks: Crime, Fiduciary Liability
Coalition’s Executive Risks product now includes crime and fiduciary liability units as selectable coverages. Learn More
Fashion-Forward: AIG Wearables Collection Coverage
Check out a flyer from Big “I" Markets affluent partner AIG with an overview of its Wearable Collections Insurance that you can share with clients. Learn More
Cover Tax Preparers, Accountants and More
Check out Big "I" Markets solutions for accountants, tax preparation services, actuarial consultants and more. Learn More
Get $50 Gift Card for Focus Group Participation
Next week, Trusted Choice® is conducting focus groups to discuss marketing needs that agencies are facing today. Learn More
Signed Up for Legislative Conference Yet?
Join us in April to bring your message to Capitol Hill at Legislative Conference, to be held April 26-28. Learn More
5 Issues on the Agenda at the 2023 Big ‘I’ Legislative Conference
5 Issues on the Agenda at the 2023 Big ‘I’ Legislative Conference
During the conference, independent insurance agents from across the U.S. will share their perspectives with legislators on issues important to the independent agency system. Learn More

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AIG to Form Independent MGA to Serve High Net-Worth Markets
AIG's Private Client Group (PCG) business will move to this new independent platform and be rebranded as Private Client Select Insurance Services (PCS). Learn More
House Republicans Oppose FTC Noncompete Ban
House Republicans Oppose FTC Noncompete Ban
House Republicans' letter states that the FTC is exceeding its delegated authority and lacks congressional authority in federal statute to initiate this type of rulemaking. Learn More
Coverage for Unauthorized Charges After Business Credit Card Theft
Coverage for Unauthorized Charges After Business Credit Card Theft
After a break-in at their office, a client realized about $50,000 of extra fuel was purchased on a credit card that was stolen. What coverage is there for unauthorized use of the card? Learn More
4 Geopolitical Risks to Watch for 2023
In the year ahead, we're likely to see companies increasingly prepare to protect themselves from concentration risk and the fallout from potential stress points like a war. Learn More
AN Radio: Overcoming the Obstacles for Black Insurance Professionals
AN Radio: Overcoming the Obstacles for Black Insurance Professionals
Will Jones, editor-in-chief of Independent Agent magazine, sits down with Dr. Leroy Nunery II, president of Evolution Advisors, to discuss his latest research on racial bias and inclusion in the insurance industry. Learn More
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Registration Open for Inclusive Agency Training Series
The diversity, equity and inclusion training series is designed for independent agencies. Learn More
Protect Those Valentine’s Day Gifts
Consumers planned to spend close to $26 billion this Valentine's Day, which is up from last year's $23.9 billion. Learn More
Attend the Premier Event for Independent Agents
The Big "I" Legislative Conference will take place April 26-28 in Washington, D.C. Learn More
4 Terms to Avoid When Advertising Your Insurance Agency
The use of certain words or phrases can suggest an insurance professional is acting as a risk advisor or fiduciary as opposed to the typical arm's-length business relationship. Learn More
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