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Q1 Shows ‘Clear’ Signs of Commercial P/C Softening, Says CIAB

Insurance Journal

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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Renewal Rates in Q2 Tell of ‘Slowly Softening’ Commercial Lines Market, Says Ivans

Insurance Journal

Premium renewal rates increased year-over-year for all major commercial lines, except workers’ compensation, according to second quarter 2025 results of the Ivans Index. The Chicago-based technology provider for insurance carriers, agents, and managing general agents said the average premium renewal …

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What Agents Should Know About Tariffs and Insurance Costs

American Agents Alliance

Read more to understand this relationship and how agents can help policyholders manage this uncertainty. The Relationship Between Tariffs and Insurance Costs Rising tariffs could impact many different lines of business, but some experts have narrowed their focus to the effects on homeowners and auto (both personal and commercial).

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Top 5 Strategies To Stabilize Commercial Property Market

Rough Notes

Operating in a market where premium increases are moderating from major hardening of a year ago [T]here are still likely potholes ahead. What is certain is that strategic layering, tech-driven storytelling, and creative risk solutions are no longer luxuries—they’re necessary tools of the industry.

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What is a Managing General Agent (MGA) in Insurance?

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A Managing General Agent (MGA) is a specialized type of insurance intermediary that has underwriting authority granted by an insurer. Unlike agents or brokers, MGAs can bind coverage, price policies, and handle claims they essentially act as an extension of an insurer. What are the Benefits of Partnering With an MGA?

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Best Commercial Property Insurance Companies for 2025: Your Ultimate Guide to Protecting Your Business Assets 

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Why Your Home Insurance Premium Increased by 20% – Even If Only Your Neighbor’s House Burned Down 

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Skip to content For Agents Agent Login Log in to your agent profile Add Your Agency Create a profile and connect with quality leads. Insureds Why Your Home Insurance Premium Increased by 20% – Even If Only Your Neighbor’s House Burned Down Get quotes from verified agents easily. Easy, free and secure.