Insurance Journal

JANUARY 14, 2025

Are you a top agent/producer? Insurance Journal is searching for the nation’s leading independent agents and producers to become part of Insurance Journal’s Agents of the Year listing to be published … Do you know someone at your agency who is?

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Agents Insured Insurance Insurer 264

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 16, 2024

Florida authorities have arrested a well-known southwest Florida insurance agent, charging him with larceny and embezzlement of premiums. Reid McDaniel, 33, who was named the honorary mayor of North Fort Myers last year but who also was facing a negligence …

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Insurance Agents Insurance Agent Agents Premium 290

Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Insurance agents in the mountain city of Asheville, North Carolina, said they and their policyholders have been stunned by the catastrophic damage brought so far inland by Hurricane Helene, which dumped 14 inches of rain on the picturesque community and …

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Damage Agents Insurance Agents Policyholder 290

Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Overall agent satisfaction with insurers of both personal lines and commercial lines has held strong despite a challenging underwriting environment, says a new J.D. Power study, with commercial lines satisfaction reaching an all-time high. According to the J.D. Power 2024 …

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Agents Commercial Underwriter Underwriting 290

Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Florida’s Department of Financial Services has posted its enforcement actions for much of the last half of 2024, listing 12 insurance agents and 43 adjusters who were penalized, suspended, or had their licenses revoked or voluntarily surrendered them. From June …

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Agents License Insurance Agents Insurance Agent 264

Insurance Journal

JULY 16, 2024

US Senator Bob Menendez, the once-powerful New Jersey Democrat, was found guilty of bribery, extortion and acting as a foreign agent of Egypt after a corruption trial focused on 13 gold bars, nearly $500,000 in cash and a Mercedes-Benz seized …

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Agents 287

LexisNexis

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The new class of AI-powered tools, known as Agentic AI, are destined to shape the future as we navigate the ethical implications of their adoption in the legal industry. To Autonomous Agents The Legal AI landscape shifted again in 2022 with the emergence of powerful generative AI (Gen AI) models.

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Agents 107

PSM Brokerage

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Introduction: Hiring the right licensed-only agents (LOAs) is a critical step in scaling your agency or call center. Whether you're looking to expand your Medicare, ACA, Life Insurance, or Ancillary product offerings, finding top-tier agents can help you increase sales and streamline operations.

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License Agents Insurance Agents Insurance Agent 89

Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Insurance agents and carriers in the path of Hurricane Milton reported only minor damage to their own offices and homes but a rapidly growing number of claims from residential and commercial policyholders for roof, flood and auto damage. The Florida …

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Damage Agents Claim Policyholder 289

LexisNexis

MARCH 6, 2025

Manager, Large Markets In recent discussions , legal industry experts have highlighted the potential of agentic AI systems as a transformative force for law firms aiming to leverage cutting-edge technology for competitive gain. The fundamental transformation will come with agentic AI. By Madison Johnson, Esq.

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Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

A Miami insurance agent has pleaded guilty to defrauding a Georgia credit union by obtaining loans for condominium associations’ premium financing then using the $6 million for personal gain. Heleonel Gonzalez, known as Leo, is set for sentencing in February, …

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Insurance Agents Insurance Agent Premium Agents 264

Insurance Journal

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

A King County, Washington, judge issued a bench warrant a former Seattle insurance agent charged with stealing more than $400,000 in premiums from his clients. Edward Hadley was charged with nine counts of first-degree theft following investigations by the Washington …

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Premium Insurance Agents Insurance Agent Agents 263

Final Expense Brokerage

JANUARY 29, 2025

Jan 29, 2024 3:23:31 PM Contact Us Share: Final expense insurance is a niche that offers tremendous potential for agents looking to serve seniors and their families. The Key to Success: Quality Leads One of the most common struggles insurance agents face is finding high-quality leads.

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Insurance Agents Insurance Agent Agents Building 130

Insurance Journal

MAY 5, 2025

Starting July 1, Florida insurance agents will no longer need to make a “diligent effort” to find coverage for hard-to-place properties before turning to surplus lines insurance if the governor signs House Bill 1549 into law. But a separate bill …

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Agents Insurance Agents Insurance Agent Insured 264

Insurance Journal

MARCH 27, 2025

Bank personal loans for up to $50,000 working directly with their insurance agent. In the latest expansion of the alliance between State Farm and U.S. Bank, State Farm customers can apply for U.S. The new offering joins the existing suite …

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Insurance Agents Insurance Agent Agents Insured 250

Insurance Journal

JANUARY 7, 2025

Independent insurance agency network Renaissance reports it has has acquired the agency network business of Consolidated Insurance Agents Inc. CIA), an agency network based in Buffalo, New York. Renaissance said CIA’s 23 members collectively represent $47 million in premium and …

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Insurance Agents Insurance Agent Agents Premium 245

Insurance Journal

APRIL 14, 2025

A Connecticut agent for Allstate Insurance may be sued by an insured who faults the agent for not renewing a flood insurance policy in a timely fashion, thereby depriving the insured of the benefit of lower “grandfathered” flood insurance coverage.

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Insurance Policy Agents Policy Insured 246

Insurance Journal

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

A North Carolina insurance agent is awaiting a court appearance next week after he was charged with fraudulently taking out a life insurance policy with Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Co. The North Carolina Department of Insurance said that Matthew …

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Life Insurance Insurance Agents Insurance Agent Insurance Policy 246

Property Insurance Coverage Law

MARCH 9, 2025

I often wonder if insurance agents read the insurance policies they provide to their clients before selling the product. Why do insurance agents sell policies with clauses that require disputes to be in faraway places? Insurance disputes often boil down to policy language, legal interpretations, and jurisdictional battles.

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Agents Insurance Agents Insurance Agent Policy 100

PSM Brokerage

MARCH 24, 2025

What This Means for Agents: No Change to Current SEP Processes Agents can continue submitting applications for the Disaster/Emergency SEP directly with plans. Until then, agents should continue following existing procedures. Medicare Agent resources However, this requirement will no longer be implemented.

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Agents Policy Insurance Agents Insurance Agent 98

Insurance Journal

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Insurance agents in Florida and beyond are finding that some of their toughest competition now seems to be coming from firms that aren’t really insurance agencies at all at least not in the historical sense of the word. “They’re …

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Agents Insurance Agents Insurance Agent Insurance Agency 252

Insurance Journal

MARCH 20, 2025

Are you a young insurance agent, 40 years old or younger? Do you know a young insurance agent? Insurance Journal is once again looking for young insurance agents to participate in this year’s Young Insurance Agents Opinion Survey. Tell us …

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Insurance Agents Insurance Agent Agents Insured 211

Insurance Journal

APRIL 20, 2025

By Andrea Wells What’s so great about being a young independent agent today? Freedom, quality of life, opportunities to grow, challenges and the ability to solve them, the people and relationships built, the compensation, and, of course, the satisfaction that …

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Agents Insurance Agents Insurance Agent Compensation 236

PSM Brokerage

JANUARY 27, 2025

With a diverse product portfolio and a suite of powerful agent programs and services, we provide everything you need to grow your business, serve your clients, and reach your goals. Heres how our Product Portfolio and Agent Programs and Services Guide can help you thrive. Agent Methods Build a professional online presence with ease.

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Agents Insurance Agents Insurance Agent Building 104

Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Ever wonder how some insurance agents seem to glide through potential pitfalls without breaking a sweat? This post is part of a series sponsored by Darkhorse Insurance. It’s not just about luck; it’s about having the right coverage. Errors and …

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Insurance Agents Insurance Agent Agents Insured 246

Insurance Journal

MAY 22, 2025

The Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America celebrated a “significant victory” for independent agents with the passage of a sweeping tax bill this week by the House of Representatives. The so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” of tax reform makes much …

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Insurance Agents Insurance Agent Agents Broker-Agent 195

Insurance Journal

JUNE 1, 2025

By Chad Hemenway According to The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers (CIAB) quarterly survey, commercial property/casualty premiums across all account sizes in the first quarter of 2025 rose by 4.2%–down 22% from the last three months of 2024 and …

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Commercial Commercial Property Broker-Agent Insurance Agents 235

Insurance Journal

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Tennessee-based Selectsys, an insurtech specializing in business process outsourcing for insurers, has acquired Expert Insured, an artificial intelligence-led insurance management system for wholesalers, carriers and managing general agents. Terms were not disclosed. With headquarters in Boston, Expert Insured also has …

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Agents Insured Insurance Insurer 225

PSM Brokerage

MAY 8, 2025

Built by Marketers Whove Helped Thousands of Agents Win. At PSM Brokerage, we dont just throw you a contract and wish you luckwe set you up with a complete digital starter kit designed to help you build your brand, generate leads, and engage your local community from day one. We dont believe in one-size-fits-all. Whats Inside the Kit?

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Agents Building Life Insurance Insured 99

PSM Brokerage

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

As an insurance agent, its essential to be proactive, informed, and ready to assist affected clients in finding alternative coverage options. How Agents Can Assist Impacted Clients As an agent, this change presents both a challenge and an opportunity.

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Agents Insurance Agents Insurance Agent Insured 87

Insurance Journal

APRIL 20, 2025

There’s no better time to excel and grow in the insurance world, some say. The talent gap has opened new doors for accelerated advancement for the driven and focused young professional. This issue of Insurance Journal features exclusive results from …

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Agents Insured Insurance Insurer 228

Insurance Journal

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Pen Underwriting, the London-based managing general agent, has expanded and enhanced its specialist insurance proposition for recruitment agencies, to support clients’ international growth strategies and help them respond to increasing legal liabilities arising from contractual complexities. With immediate effect, Pen’s …

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Underwriter Underwriting Liability Agents 237

Insurance Journal

JANUARY 29, 2025

Patel Named Chair of Canopius Managing Agents, Succeeding Meader Canopius Group, the global specialty re/insurer, … This edition of International People Moves details appointments at the re/insurer Canopius Group and the broker Evolin. A summary of these new hires follows here.

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Agents Broker-Agent Broker Insured 231

Insurance Journal

JUNE 3, 2025

The Florida Association of Insurance Agents, the largest agent organization in the state, has named Greg Thomas director of professional development. Thomas was previously director of insurance agent and agency services for the Florida Department of Financial Services, where he …

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Insurance Agents Insurance Agent Agents Insured 147

Insurance Journal

APRIL 9, 2025

the Bermuda-based managing general agent (MGA), has launched a professional lines program with a maximum line limit of $10 million. Helix Underwriting Partners Ltd., Backed by Somers Re, the Bermuda-based program is writing a portfolio of professional liability products and …

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Underwriter Underwriting Liability Agents 189

Insurance Journal

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

NormanMax Insurance Holdings, the Miami-based provider of parametric re/insurance solutions, has agreed to acquire FloodFlash, the parametric flood managing general agent, subject to regulatory approval. London-headquartered FloodFlash will continue to operate as an MGA and Lloyd’s coverholder, and the FloodFlash …

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Agents Insured Insurance Insurer 189

Insurance Journal

MARCH 23, 2025

SiriusPoint has partnered with Holmes Murphy, headquartered in Waukee, Iowa, and its wholly owned subsidiary and managing general agent Innovative … SiriusPoint Ltd., the Bermuda-based specialty insurer and reinsurer, announced a new strategic partnership with the independent insurance broker Holmes Murphy.

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Broker Broker-Agent Insurance Broker Agents 214