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for the week of Mar 1

Insight + Analysis for the Independent Agent

Perfect Storm Creates ‘Hardest Market Cycle in a Generation’
Perfect Storm Creates ‘Hardest Market Cycle in a Generation’
Rising economic and social inflation, supply chain constraints, catastrophic weather driving up losses, and historic cost increases for reinsurance has led to significant pressure on the property-casualty industry. Learn More

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AN Radio: Women Blazing the Way in Insurance
Listen in as these women leaders in insurance discuss how organizations can help women grow in the industry. Learn More
Big ‘I’ Chairman Meets with Congressional Leaders
Big “I" Chairman John Costello was in Washington, D.C. this week to meet with members of Congress and set the groundwork for the 2023 Big “I" Legislative Conference. Learn More
Symbols 1, 8 and 9 and Non-Owned and Hired Auto Coverage
Symbols 1, 8 and 9 and Non-Owned and Hired Auto Coverage
Can a general contractor with hired auto coverage hire a dump truck company and be protected in the event that the trucking company’s insurance was invalid or denied coverage? Learn More
4 Ways to Change the Insurance Industry’s Bad Reputation
The insurance industry should come together to undertake a widescale and fully integrated campaign to improve its reputation. Learn More
The Forecast for Solar Panels and Homeowners Insurance
The Forecast for Solar Panels and Homeowners Insurance
More and more homeowners may be considering making the change to powering their homes with solar panels. But what does that mean for homeowners insurance? Learn More
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Legislative Conference Registration Deadline April 14
Registration for the 2023 Big “I" Legislative Conference has been extended to Friday, April 14. Learn More
Google Rankings Webinar April 12
Learn more about what Google rankings mean and get step-by-step instructions for optimizing your agency for Google. Learn More
Agency Nation Radio: Sign Up for Email Alerts
Twice a month, Agency Nation airs unscripted stories about leadership, technology, marketing, success, and failure. Learn More
Archway Computer Joins ACT
Archway Computer provides IT and computer support for independent insurance agencies. Learn More
‘Worrying Sign’ as Homeowners Repair, Claim Times Increase but Digital Usage Declines
‘Worrying Sign’ as Homeowners Repair, Claim Times Increase but Digital Usage Declines
Severe events, inflation and supply chain-related concerns coupled with the strain on digital tools has led to increased dissatisfaction among homeowner clients. Learn More

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Women Leaders in Insurance: Kara Harris-Crowell, Senior Vice President, Applied Systems
In the final part of a three-part series, Kara Harris-Crowell shares how her experience as an independent agent led her to a career of helping agencies evaluate technology. Learn More
Spring Cleaning: 6 Ways to Help Homeowners Prevent Losses
Agents can help clients understand that spring isn't just a time to prepare their home for the season ahead, it's also a time to check for damage done during the winter months before it becomes an insurance claim. Learn More
What Is the ACORD 27 - Evidence of Property Insurance Form For?
What Is the ACORD 27 - Evidence of Property Insurance Form For?
At one agency, personal lines agents are putting liability coverage on an ACORD 27 - Evidence of Property Insurance form and the account managers are adding it as a coverage. Learn More
AN Radio: Demystifying Insurtech (and Fighting the Wind)
AN Radio: Demystifying Insurtech (and Fighting the Wind)
Listen as InsurTech and independent agency channel leaders share their insights on agency technology adoption at the Big “I” InsurTech Summit. Learn More
Test Your Knowledge
Does the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud (CAIF) include auto theft as a line item in its overall fraud estimate?
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TechCompare Platform Is Now Live
The online platform helps Big “I” members compare prices, features and customer feedback to choose technology vendors. Learn More
Big ‘I’ Seeks Nominations for 2023-2024
Agents can nominate themselves to be considered for a committee, task force or subsidiary board appointment. Learn More
AgentSync Joins ACT
AgentSync is the newest company to join the Big “I" Agents Council for Technology (ACT). Learn More
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