All the headlines from our Independent Agencies Topic Page, ordered by recency.
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...
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...
Oct 21 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...
Oct 1 2024 // Partnership will offer Big ‘I’ members and state associations one-hour insurance training modules.October 1, 2024—The Big “I” is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with the Insurance...
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...
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...
Sep 10 2024 // Catalyit, an insurance technology hub for independent insurance agents, is partnering with the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America, Inc. (the Big “I”) to support independent insurance agents...
Aug 27 2024 // Root, Inc., parent company of Root Insurance Company, has partnered with personal lines insurance agency Goosehead Insurance, Inc. on a technology integration partnership they said will speed up Goosehead agents’...
Jul 25 2024 // Despite challenges posed by inflation, market volatility and rapidly changing technologies, independent agents remain positive about their businesses and report more optimistic perceptions of national business conditions...
Jul 15 2024 // Independent agents placed more than 62% of all property/casualty insurance written in the U.S., according to the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”).The association’s 2024...
Jun 27 2024 // Independent agents placed more than 62% of all property/casualty insurance written in the U.S., according to the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”).The association’s 2024...
Jun 3 2024 // I remember watching Michael Crighton’s “Westworld” in 1973. Two vivid impressions from that experience remain. The first was my date breaking my glasses when she screamed and threw her arms open during a...
May 20 2024 // In 1Q24, 444 agencies partnered with the fastest growing insurance network.GREENSBORO, NC., May 14, 2024— Smart Choice® has signed a record number of independent insurance agencies in the first quarter of 2024 with 444...
Mar 18 2024 // You are a seasoned producer who is confident in your skillset. You have built a strong book of business and after a few years, you decide to go out on your own and open an independent agency. As your new business begins to...
Mar 4 2024 // The hard market has independent agents “going the extra mile” to prioritize client communication, retention, technology and team morale.Trusted Choice, the national consumer brand representing the members of...
Feb 19 2024 // The number of announced insurance distribution mergers and acquisitions boomed in 2021 and 2022. Last year, the count plummeted to levels seen at the beginning of the decade. Insurance Journal recently interviewed four...
Dec 20 2023 // This post is part of a series sponsored by InsurBanc.Independent agency principals seek loans for a variety of reasons, such as: Perpetuation or acquisition. Partner buyout. Producer development. Technology or...
Dec 6 2023 // The Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois announced it will rebrand to Big I Illinois in 2024.The Illinois association’s rebranding will better reflect a name that has resonated with agents, carriers, and...
Nov 14 2023 // Members of Generation Z who have worked with insurance agents believe they are knowledgeable and help them make better choices. Nevertheless, Gen Z is under-tapped in the independent agent channel and over-indexes on...
Oct 20 2023 // The Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois ((IA of IL) presented awards to top agents and agencies during the association’s annual convention held in Peoria last week.Connor & Gallagher OneSource (CGO) of Lisle...