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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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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Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

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

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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 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 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 Journal

OCTOBER 30, 2024

This post is part of a series sponsored by Darkhorse Insurance. Being an insurance agent isn’t just about selling policies; it requires a combination of knowledge, dedication, and skills that help you succeed in a highly competitive industry. Whether you’re …

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Insurance Journal

MARCH 5, 2025

Florida legislative leaders, facing increasing pressure from the public and the press, this week pledged to investigate property insurers’ financial structures. And bills filed before the 2025 Legislature began this week also would require executive pay disclosure by carriers, along …

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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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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. However, for those just starting outor even those whove been in the game for a whilenavigating the complex world of final expense insurance can feel overwhelming.

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Insurance Journal

JUNE 16, 2025

Florida’s governor has signed House Bill 1549 into law, eliminating the requirement that insurance agents make a “diligent effort” to find coverage before placing properties with a surplus lines carrier. Thanks to a late amendment to the bill in May, …

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Redbird Agents

JUNE 5, 2025

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? What Are the Steps to Sell ACA Health Insurance Plans?

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Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Florida authorities in August 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 …

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The duties of an insurance agent to the policyholder will differ depending on state law. Yesterday’s post about a Michigan coverage case, Order and Bind Insurance Before the Loss—Commercial Policy Covers Water Damage Under Drain Backup Endorsement, noted that there was also an issue with insurance agent negligence.

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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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Insurance Journal

MARCH 9, 2025

Warped is the insurance world we live in, and here is what the future holds for … This is obviously a warped paraphrase of the famous line from The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, Badges! I donit need no stinkini badges!

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Insurance Journal

APRIL 14, 2025

Five people have been charged in a large-scale insurance fraud scheme involving misrepresented life insurance policies that resulted in fraudulent commissions totaling over $1.4 The five, which include a former insurance agent, reportedly fraudulently obtained more than $1.4 million …

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Insurance Journal

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

A former Ohio insurance agent was sentenced this month to five years of probation for thefts exceeding $1.4 Rhonda Chandler, of the Columbus area, stole and misappropriated funds, including premiums for pre-need life insurance policies, commonly known as burial …

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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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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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Property Insurance Coverage Law

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Federal courts are creating an almost impossible barrier for policyholders trying to hold their insurance agents accountable for negligence involving National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies.

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 20, 2024

As if it were yesterday, I vividly remember going to my first catastrophic fire loss with my dad at the young age of nine. It was a house fire in Sarasota involving a resident falling asleep with a lit cigarette.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Insurance policyholders do not read the insurance policies that are sold to them. The insurance contracts are not even provided to the policyholder until after the product is purchased.

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Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Owners of mobile and manufactured homes in Maryland’s coastal communities and their insurance agents are having difficulty finding insurance coverage as carriers pull away from the market. The problem is squeezing owners who want to sell their mobile or manufactured …

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Redbird Agents

MARCH 18, 2025

We specialize in helping independent insurance agency owners navigate the complex process of selling their agency. Schedule a Confidential Meeting with Our M&A Team Begin M&A Intake Form Why Sell Your Insurance Agency? Our team not only has experience negotiating deals, but we have successfully sold our own insurance agencies.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

MAY 12, 2025

Divorce attorneys, insurance agents, and property insurance adjusters need to appreciate that separation and divorce may have an impact on the right to recover insurance proceeds. A recent federal court decision discusseshow marital separation can silently void vital insurance protections.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

MAY 12, 2025

Divorce attorneys, insurance agents, and property insurance adjusters need to appreciate that separation and divorce may have an impact on the right to recover insurance proceeds. A recent federal court decision discusseshow marital separation can silently void vital insurance protections.

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Insurance Journal

MAY 22, 2025

The future of underwriting will be built on closer relationships between carriers and insurance agents, with carriers working hand-in-hand with agencies to maximize profits from books of business. That was the word from Chad Combs, vice president of personal lines …

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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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Insurance Journal

MARCH 27, 2025

The Florida House subcommittee on insurance advanced two hotly debated bills Thursday, one supported by insurance agents but another that was opposed by agents and carriers alike. And another subcommittee voted to repeal the auto insurance personal injury protection law …

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Insurance Journal

JANUARY 1, 2025

This post is part of a series sponsored by Darkhorse Insurance. Many captive insurance agents, while enjoying the … Ever felt like a bird with clipped wings, singing the same song for the same company year after year? You’re not alone.

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Agency Height

MAY 26, 2025

Discover how AI for independent insurance agents is revolutionizing client engagement, streamlining operations, and shaping the future of.

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 20, 2024

The insurance industry, traditionally rooted in face-to-face interactions and extensive documentation, is undergoing a significant transformation with the rise of video marketing. As digital communication becomes the norm, retail insurance agents, wholesalers, MGAs, carriers and insurtechs increasingly turn to video …

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Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

A federal judge on Wednesday sentenced a North Carolina insurance agent to five years in prison for his role in a decade-long scheme that created fraudulent tax shelters and cheated the U.S. government of more than $22 million in tax …

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Insurance Journal

MARCH 25, 2025

This post is part of a series sponsored by Darkhorse Insurance. Understanding your insurance agent commission structure is the key to knowing where your income comes from … Ever wonder how much you’re really earning every time you close a deal?

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Insurance Journal

APRIL 16, 2025

A North Carolina House of Representatives committee voted Wednesday to do away with educational course requirements for insurance agent licenses, a move that could help address what has been called a shortage of producers in the state. “It’s a 40-hour …

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 16, 2024

This post is part of a series sponsored by Darkhorse Insurance. Ever wondered what it’s like to be a Farmers Insurance agent? In this eye-opening blog, a former Farmers agent spills the beans on the inside scoop. Get ready for …

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