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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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Soft Market Deepens as Every Account Size Posts a Decrease

An overview of The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers’ Commercial Property/Casualty Market Index Q2/2026 and marketing conditions ahead

Bevrlee Lips
September 30, 2026
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A Grievance Today, A Claim Tomorrow: Why Early Reporting Matters

A client grievance or disciplinary inquiry can be stressful, but how you respond in the first few days may have a significant impact on protecting both your practice and your professional liability coverage.

Business insuranceInsightsRisk Management

Food & Agriculture Resilience Requires Adapting Operations to Changing Market

With heightened unpredictability of loss, increasing debt loads, and rapid evolution in demands for scale and efficiency, the food/ag industry is undergoing core changes that are redefining sustainability in the sector. The good news is that many risks can be controlled.

InsightsPersonal insurance

NFIP vs. Private Flood Insurance: What’s the Difference?

Floods can cause severe damage to homes and finances, but understanding the differences between NFIP and private flood insurance can help you choose the right coverage.

InsightsPersonal insurance

How to Keep Pets Safe During a Hurricane

When hurricane season arrives, don’t forget to prepare your pets with the essential supplies and a plan to keep them safe before, during, and after the storm.

InsightsPersonal insurance

How Much Flood Insurance Coverage Do I Really Need?

Natural disasters like floods can ruin homes, livelihoods, and communities. In addition, they can leave individuals and families financially unstable.

Business insuranceInsightsRisk Management

The Hard Market Is Officially Over as Premium Increases Turn Negative

An overview of The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers’ Commercial Property/Casualty Market Index Q1/2026 and marketing conditions ahead

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