Insights

Clarity and expertise are essential in a complex industry like insurance. Explore our insights from IOA experts and industry professionals, each with a unique viewpoint and knowledge. We offer detailed analyses of insurance market trends, practical advice on policy selection and risk mitigation, and analysis of the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping insurance.

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Insights, Personal insurance
Insights, Personal insurance
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Insights, Personal insurance, Risk Management
Insights, Personal insurance
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Tips for Before, During, and After an Earthquake

All states in the U.S. have experienced an earthquake, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. To make sure you’re prepared for an earthquake, here are some tips to help you survive and recover from any damage.

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Insurance 101 for First-Time Homeowners

When buying a home for the first time, you may be focused on your monthly mortgage payment, your access to good schools, your commute, and the safety of the neighborhood. But don’t forget to consider homeowners insurance.

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Market Softening Accelerates as Competition Intensifies

An overview of The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers’ Commercial Property/Casualty Market Index Q3/2025 and marketing conditions beyond.

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Tips for Before, During and After a Winter Storm

Winter storms can bring ice, snow, high winds, life-threatening temperatures, and even lightning. Use these tips to help you prepare for, ride out, and recover from these events.

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Your New Year’s Checklist for Insurance

The start of a new year is a perfect time for reflection and renewal—not just for your personal goals but for your financial health too. Among the many tasks we tick off in January, there’s one we often tend to overlook: reviewing our insurance policies.

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Not All (Cyber) Policies Are Created Equal

Many feel at ease by having cyber coverage when, in actuality, they have very limited coverage. They assume adding a cyber endorsement to their package policy is enough, but the reality is that endorsements often leave critical gaps.

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