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The latest insurance industry news and trends brought to you by the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America, Inc.

 Alexandria, VA
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Joined January 2011
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Critical conversations can be incredibly challenging. The stakes are high, opinions differ and the outcome is almost always uncertain. Any one of those factors is uncomfortable, and many critical conversations involve all three together. hubs.la/Q04ygkkc0
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The Big "I" offers the tools, education, market access and support to help new agencies launch with confidence. Learn more. hubs.la/Q04ydfcT0
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Most of your agency’s customers already use AI, whether they realize it or not. The liability that can arise when AI-enabled tools make decisions affecting customers, tenants, often without anyone recognizing the exposure until a claim emerges. hubs.la/Q04xSmKl0
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Earlier this month, Rep. Laura Gillen (D-New York) introduced the bipartisan “Stop Auto Fraud Act of 2026” into the U.S. House of Representatives to make staging motor vehicle accidents for insurance payments a federal crime. Read the full article below. hubs.la/Q04xSjYw0
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From market access to E&O coverage, The Big "I" can help you build with confidence. See What's Possible. hubs.la/Q04xFVxZ0
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Tomorrow is our September Young Agents Resource Roundtable! 🚨 ⏰ 2:00pm ET 🔗 hubs.la/Q04xmRtc0 What’s keeping you up at night? Come ready to talk about it. 👀
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As companies accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, an overwhelming 87% say that having a human insurance agent remains important, according to a new national survey commissioned by the Big “I”. Read the full article below. hubs.la/Q04xfmZB0
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On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, we meet Kenneth Harper Jr. president & CEO of Harpco Benefits in New Bern, North Carolina.  Harper’s commitment to servant leadership has shaped his path in both the insurance industry and the political arena. hubs.la/Q04xfc180
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Today, we remember September 11, 2001 — 25 years later, we honor the lives lost, the families and communities forever changed, and the courage of the first responders who answered the call. We will never forget.
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🚨 YALI IS ALMOST HERE! 🚨 📍 Baltimore, MD 📅 October 1–3, 2026 Registration closes Friday, Sept. 18. Secure your spot today! 🔗hubs.la/Q04x3kYD0
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Last week, Verisk and American Property Casualty Insurance Association reported that the property & casualty market recorded an estimated net underwriting gain of $31.7 billion in the first half of 2026. Full article below. hubs.la/Q04wKCf80
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Here are the five most-read articles on hubs.la/Q04wK2by0 in August:  Read the full article for more! hubs.la/Q04wK2b90
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Meet incoming Big “I” Chair Greg Sandrock and hear his perspective on leadership, technology, the next generation and the opportunities ahead for independent agents.   Find it in your mailbox, or online:  September 2026 - IA Magazine (hubs.la/Q04wKp8t0)
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Young Agents, what's keeping you up at night? 🌙 Join us for our next Young Agents Resource Roundtable for an honest conversation about the biggest challenges young agents are facing in their agencies right now. 📅Wednesday, Sept. 18 ⏰ 2pm ET 🔗 hubs.la/Q04vXDy90
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From market access to E&O coverage, The Big "I" can help you build with confidence. Learn more! hubs.la/Q04vZs3F0
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For the first time in a decade, the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season ended without a single hurricane making landfall on the continental U.S. Read the full article below. hubs.la/Q04vL01_0
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On this AN Radio, Jamie Behymer, chats with Jenn Urso, founder of The Leadership Project, a professional development company that helps individuals and organizations become more effective leaders through practical training and tools. Full episode below! hubs.la/Q04vKK-G0
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🚨 YALI 2026 is going to Baltimore! 🚨 This year’s lineup includes inspiring speakers, interactive programming, opportunities to share ideas, and plenty of time to build relationships with fellow young agents. We'll see you in Baltimore! 💙 🔗 hubs.ly/Q04vgDcs0
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Independent insurance agents are moving artificial intelligence (AI) from experimentation into everyday work, with users reporting an average savings of four hours per week, according to a Liberty Mutual study. Full article below. hubs.la/Q04tV4GJ0
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Total reconstruction costs, including materials and retail labor, increased 4% from July 2025 to July 2026, according to the Verisk third quarter report, “360Value Quarterly Reconstruction Cost Analysis. Read the full article for more! hubs.la/Q04tRpQB0
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