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To mitigate the risk of an errors & omissions claim, insurance professionals need to approach offering umbrella coverage with diligence and consistency.

In today’s tightening market, successful agents go beyond quoting—guiding middle-market clients to understand underwriting, improve their risk profile, and become accounts insurers want to write.

An independent agency valuation is the key to determining your agency value, and can also help you understand what levers you can pull to increase value over time.

Agencies that embrace technology have the ability and opportunity to handle larger and more complex accounts and, ultimately, secure larger premiums.

Wildfires are reshaping the way homeowners, insurers and independent insurance agents approach property protection—and the need for adaptation is urgent.

Born and raised on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Courtney Jacobs began her career as a financial adviser.

Rising costs within the sector threaten coverage affordability and, in the long run, availability. Yet, insureds still need coverage.

Learn what this next generation of independent insurance agents has to say about where the industry is headed—and how they fit into it.

Running your agency is a lot like being the coach of a sports team. It’s about strategically selecting the right tools and teammates to position your agency for success.