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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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Blueprint for Hiring Licensed-Only Agents

PSM Brokerage

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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2026 Medicare Advantage Broker Compensation Rates

PSM Brokerage

What Insurance Agents Need to Know About 2026 Medicare Advantage Commissions The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the official compensation rates for Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) enrollments for Contract Year (CY) 2026.

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Guide to Workers’ Compensation Insurance in Germany

Top Insurance Blogs

As a licensed insurance agent in Germany with a decade of experience and having previously worked as a forklift driver in the construction sector, I have witnessed firsthand the critical importance of workers’ compensation insurance.

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How to Sell ACA Insurance

Redbird Agents

If you’re a licensed insurance agent looking to diversify your portfolio, ACA health insurance sales might currently be the most overlooked opportunity I’ve seen in quite some time. Why Become an ACA Health Insurance Agent? But it also opened the door for insurance agents to play a key role in that quoting and enrollment process.

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Optimizing Insurance Agency Growth

PSM Brokerage

Exploring Business Models that Work As an independent insurance agent, reaching individual success is an exciting milestonebut it often comes with a new set of challenges. Make sure your compensation structure is optimized for long-term valuenot just short-term wins. But instead of feeling in control, you feel maxed out.

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Best Practices Regarding Referral Fees

PSM Brokerage

As an insurance agent, referrals are one of the most powerful tools for growing your book of businessbut they come with strict compliance rules. Referral Fee Best Practices for Agents What You CAN Do Give nominal gifts to beneficiaries (non-cash, $15 max per gift, $75 annually per person). Compliance Resources for agents