Commercial premiums fell for the first time in nearly nine years in Q1 2026. The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers (CIAB) reporting an average decline of 1.2% across all account sizes, ending a 33 ...

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When it comes to protecting what matters most, such as your home, vehicle, family, or business, having the right insurance is essential. Equally important is having the right person to guide you ...

TROY, Mich.: 3 Oct. 2023 — While independent insurance agents continue to be satisfied with their carrier partners, the rising cost of premiums has made these relationships increasingly tenuous.

“Whether it’s conscious or subconscious, when agents don’t feel valued, they will look to take their business elsewhere.” Craig Martin, executive director of insurance intelligence at J.D. Power, ...

TROY, Mich.: 4 Oct. 2022 — Despite near constant disruption from the twin forces of digital transformation and economic uncertainty, independent insurance agents have never been more satisfied with ...

LOS ANGELES, June 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As digital marketplaces obscure the personal value of risk management, a new educational documentary project highlights how independent advisors protect ...

April 08, 2024 - Today's insurance professionals and legal practitioners know that the insurance market can be unpredictable and volatile. With external factors such as natural disasters, war, ...

TROY, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--While independent insurance agents continue to be satisfied with their carrier partners, the rising cost of premiums has made these relationships increasingly tenuous.