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Covering More of the Account: Workers Comp for Independent Agents Home Sponsored by: ERGO NEXT September 21, 2026 General liability is usually a small business owner's entry point into commercial insurance. It's one of the most commonly purchased coverage

How a Changing D&O Environment May Signal Tighter Conditions Home By: Olivia Overman September 21, 2026 AM Best's June 2026 report highlights the continued profitability of the U.S. directors & officers market, but cautions that there are warning signs th

"I don't see challenges; I see opportunities to innovate and optimize," says independent agent Jared Carillo.

Cargo Theft and Cybercrime: How to Protect Commercial Auto Fleets Home September 21, 2026 By Harish Kapur Cargo theft losses rose 60% in 2025 to an estimated $725 million, according to Verisk CargoNet, with the average stolen shipment valued at nearly $27

When Should an Agency Notify Past Carriers of a Potential Claim? Home By: The Big "I" Virtual University September 18, 2026 A commercial insured in the chemical industry has been served with lawsuits involving benzene exposure. General counsel is requesti

Why Project Managers and Change Managers Need to Stop Running on Separate Tracks Home September 16, 2026 By Jahzeel A. Ormeno There's a moment most project managers and change practitioners know well. The system goes live. The budget closes clean. The pro

What Compensation Administration Means to the Agent-Carrier Relationship Home September 16, 2026 By Jake Gilbert Compensation is more than an accounting exercise. It's a measure of trust. Independent agencies shouldn't have to wonder whether they're being

AI Liability Is Already in Your Clients' Operations Home September 14, 2026 By Michelle Middleton Most of your agency's customers already use artificial intelligence (AI), whether they realize it or not. The issue isn't the technology itself. It's the lia

Nationwide Launches Drone Insurance for Farms Home By: Will Jones September 14, 2026 PRODUCT: Drone Insurance. COMPANIES: Nationwide. BEST RATING: A AVAILABILITY: Appointed agents and brokers only. FOCUS: Nationwide's Drone Insurance is designed for farms

5 Commercial Auto Insurance Challenges for Operators Using EVs Home By: Olivia Overman September 14, 2026 The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) is uneven, with adoption rates varying across vehicle types and markets, according to BloombergNEF. With co