Insurance Journal

JUNE 15, 2025

A North Carolina insurance agency cannot escape a lawsuit brought by a homeowner whose claim was denied because key elements of the property were not mentioned in the coverage application. In a case that began almost a decade ago and …

Claim

Agency Revolution

JULY 22, 2025

If there’s one thing that unifies independent insurance agencies, it’s the common challenges they face day in and day out. Your agency is likely familiar with these challenges, and you may or may not have found a way to stay ahead of them. Build a modern website customized to your insurance agency.

Insurance Agency

Agency Revolution

JULY 1, 2025

How is your insurance agency engaging and interacting with your client base? As an insurance agency, you likely manage your client data and policies in your Agency Management System (AMS). Making the best first impression matters, especially when it comes to the insurance industry.

Insurance Agency

Distinguished

MAY 19, 2025

To stay resilient, restaurant owners need insurance that helps them recover quickly and mitigate financial losses when something goes wrong. A Business Owners Policy, commonly known asa BOP bundles essential protections like property, general liability, and liquor liability into one streamlined solution.

Policy

PSM Brokerage

MARCH 31, 2025

Start by tracking: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Lead conversion rates, client retention, policy volume, and average revenue per client. Scaling your agency isnt just about doing moreits about doing it right. Mastering Your Metrics Before you can scale, you need visibility into your business performance.

Insurance Agency

InsuredMine

JULY 2, 2025

Here’s the kicker: nearly 70% of insurance agencies still rely heavily on manual processes for client communication, renewals, and task management. In this post, we’ll walk through how insurance workflow automation can turn your agency from chaotic to calm—and how tools like InsuredMine CRM help make it happen.

Insurance Agency

Shield Insurance Agency

MARCH 27, 2025

Here’s what happened: The client requested to add a home to their insurance policy. The agent responded to an email and said, I should have the policy ready for you tomorrow. The agent (who no longer works at our agency) failed to insure the home. This can be an email, a letter, or an updated policy document.

Agents

EverQuote

JULY 8, 2025

You’re an insurance agent, not a marketer. And that means you naturally prioritize selling insurance policies over doing marketing tasks. Maybe you’re holding out hope that the mystical “word of mouth” advertising will eventually…someday…take effect, so you never have to devote time to attracting new customers.

Insurance Agency

Shield Insurance Agency

JULY 10, 2025

Business insurance can be complex, and at Shield Insurance Agency, we are dedicated to helping you navigate and understand these complexities. As an independent insurance agency, we offer policies from over 40 of the most trusted carriers.

Protection

Tosten Marketing

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Commercial property insurance covers several types of water damage, but understanding the specifics is vital. Many business owners find themselves surprised by what their policies do and don’t cover. Sudden and Accidental Water Damage Most commercial property insurance policies cover sudden and accidental water damage.

Commercial Property

Shield Insurance Agency

JULY 30, 2025

At Shield Insurance Agency , we’re here to help Michigan homeowners navigate the complexities of flood insurance and protect their properties. Why Flood Insurance Matters Many Michigan homeowners assume their standard homeowners insurance policy covers flood damage, but this is often not the case.

Risk

Agency Revolution

APRIL 17, 2025

Here are 5 ways insurance agencies can stay relevant. As an independent insurance agency, it can sometimes feel like challenging market conditions, the hard market, and questions about rising rates take all the attention away from what matters. Its your agency. Thats what gives you value. Start by being proactive.

Insurance Agency

TGS

JULY 25, 2025

If that same TV gets zapped by lightning, a replacement value policy might cover the full $1,000 to buy a new one with similar features. Replacement value policies tend to cost more because they offer beefier coverage. Premium Costs : ACV policies usually have lower premiums, making them easier on your budget.

Out-Of-Pocket

Shield Insurance Agency

JUNE 19, 2025

Legal Compliance Certain types of insurance are legally mandated for businesses depending on the industry and location, and some clients or partners may require specific policies as a condition for doing business. The post ​W​hy Business insurance? first appeared on Blog | Shield Insurance Agency.

Business Insurance

TGS

JUNE 11, 2025

Whether you’re a first-time homeowner or have held a policy for decades, it’s crucial to understand what your home insurance doesn’t cover just as much as what it does. Flood Damage: Not Covered by Standard Policies Here’s the big one. Most homeowners don’t realize that standard home insurance does not cover flood damage.

Home Insurance

Paragon Independent Insurance Agencies

JULY 15, 2025

Our team at Paragon Independent Insurance Agency is closely monitoring the latest changes to Texas law that may affect your auto insurance policy. The newest law change aims to bring fairness in determining loss with Plano, TX auto insurance claims when your car needs repair. Why Does the Law Exist?

Auto Insurance

Southwest Insurance Agents Alliance

JUNE 17, 2025

Blog FAQs Videos Members Make a Payment Nominate an Agency About Our Story Our Team Our Causes Our Vision Careers Start Here Pivot or Push Forward? A Mid-Year Review for Independent Agencies Home Independent Insurance Agency Blog Pivot or Push Forward? Privacy Policy - Terms of Use

Agents

Mark Jackson Insurance Agency

JUNE 16, 2025

Computer desk with office equipment by Lisa from Pexels Running a business comes with plenty of challenges, and insurance is one area where mistakes can be costly. From underinsuring key assets to misunderstanding policy exclusions, commercial insurance missteps can leave your business exposed to financial loss.

Commercial Insurance

Tosten Marketing

JANUARY 27, 2025

Write blog posts that address common insurance questions or explain complex policies simply. A post titled “5 Things Every Homeowner Should Know About Flood Insurance” can attract homeowners in flood-prone areas. Create short explainer videos about different types of insurance policies to engage your audience.

Insurance Broker

TGS

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Policy Information Details of the insurance policies under which the claims were filed. Insurance companies rely on these reports to assess risk when underwriting a new policy. How TGS Insurance Agency Can Help At TGS Insurance Agency, we know how frustrating it can be when insurance rates dont seem to add up.

Claim

Paragon Independent Insurance Agencies

JUNE 16, 2025

Renting out your home can be a smart move, but it’s essential to understand how it affects your insurance coverage. At Paragon Independent Insurance Agency, serving the Plano, TX community, we frequently receive questions from homeowners considering becoming landlords. Do You Need Landlord Insurance?

Insurance Agency

Paragon Independent Insurance Agencies

JULY 31, 2025

If you’re managing a large corporation or a small tech start-up in Plano, TX, disruption insurance is highly recommended. At Paragon Independent Insurance Agency, we specialize in helping our clients with business disruption insurance (also referred to as business interruption insurance) throughout Plano and beyond.

Business Interruption

Shield Insurance Agency

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Learn how you can secure your Michigan home against unexpected perils like breaking winds, uncontrollable wildfires, and theft in the guide from Shield Insurance Agency below. Investing in a home insurance policy with comprehensive fire protection can help shield your home from wildfire-related damage.

Home Insurance

TGS

MAY 6, 2025

When changing home insurance with escrow, youll need to coordinate with both your lender and your new insurance provider to avoid any gaps in coverage. Why Change Your Home Insurance? Life Changes: Updates like home renovations or changes in property value might require a new policy.

Home Insurance

Agency Height

JULY 31, 2025

Agency Acquisition Brokers Insurance Legal Services Insurance Agency Loans Insurance Agency Valuation Agency Value Calculator Insurance News Stay updated with the latest insurance trends. In California , widespread wildfires led to tens of thousands of policy non-renewals.

Premium

TGS

JUNE 18, 2025

Before you hand over the keys to your weekend guests, here’s what you need to know about the risks, the gaps, and the insurance solutions that protect vacation rental hosts. What Does Standard Homeowners Insurance Actually Cover? A typical homeowners insurance policy is designed for owner-occupied properties.

Home Insurance

Wren Insurance Agency

JANUARY 22, 2025

And while this is positive news, we feel it's important to understand what your home insurance does (and doesn't) cover when it comes to fire damage. The beginning of the year is a great time to carefully review your current home insurance policy to determine if an adjustment in coverage may make sense.

Home Insurance

TGS

APRIL 23, 2025

For homeowners, this means staying proactiveregular roof inspections, timely repairs, and understanding your insurance policy are more critical than ever.

Claim

Paragon Independent Insurance Agencies

MAY 16, 2025

If you’ve recently purchased a home in Texas, it’s crucial to protect your investment by securing a homeowners’ insurance policy. Many new homeowners are unsure about the amount of coverage they need and have questions about home insurance. We’ve been serving homeowners in your area since 1993.

Home Insurance

Mark Jackson Insurance Agency

MARCH 19, 2025

From property protection to liability coverage, ensuring your business insurance policies align with your expansion is critical. Review and Update Your Business Insurance Coverage Expanding to a new location changes your businesss risk exposure. If customers, vendors, or visitors will be on-site, this policy is essential.

Workers Compensation

Wren Insurance Agency

JANUARY 29, 2025

Less risk means less cost, making these policies typically more affordable for the homebuyer. HO5 policies are unique in the sense that they provide "open perils" coverage for your home and personal belongings. Or, if you're a Wren client, your dedicated agent would be happy to get you started with this type of policy!)

Home Insurance

Paragon Independent Insurance Agencies

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Owning a business means taking on risks, but the right insurance coverage can help safeguard your hard work. At Paragon Independent Insurance Agency, we provide businesses in the greater Plano, TX area with various commercial insurance products. first appeared on Insurance Blog | Paragon Independent Insurance Agencies.

Commercial Insurance

InsuredMine

JUNE 18, 2025

Why Upskilling Matters in the Age of AI and Insurance CRM Platforms The insurance sector has long depended on seasoned professionals with deep domain knowledge. As that expertise begins to retire, companies must act swiftly to onboard and upskill talent, especially in how they adopt CRM for insurance agencies and new AI technologies.

Insurance Agency

Agency Height

JULY 8, 2025

Agency Acquisition Brokers Insurance Legal Services Insurance Agency Loans Insurance Agency Valuation Agency Value Calculator Insurance News Stay updated with the latest insurance trends. Send a text message after the policy is delivered and include a link to your GMB profile.

Insurance Agents

Mark Jackson Insurance Agency

MARCH 5, 2025

Reviewing your homeowners insurance policy annually can provide peace of mind, ensuring you have adequate coverage for storms, flooding, and other natural disasters. Contact Mark Jackson Insurance Agency for a home insurance policy review.

Protection

Mark Jackson Insurance Agency

MAY 7, 2025

Understand Who Owns the Vehicle If your teen will be driving a family vehicle, they can likely be covered under your existing policy. A car titled in your teens name may require a separate policy, depending on your insurer. Our insurance agents can check for insurance discounts that might be available to you.

License

Agency Height

JULY 23, 2025

Agency Acquisition Brokers Insurance Legal Services Insurance Agency Loans Insurance Agency Valuation Agency Value Calculator Insurance News Stay updated with the latest insurance trends. energy tax credit insurance.

Protection