Commercial Auto in 2026: Social Inflation, “Nuclear Verdicts,” and a Better Fleet Risk Story
Commercial auto is still one of the toughest lines for independent agents—especially trucking and fleets—because claim severity keeps ...
2026 Renewal Framework: Retain More, Explain Better
The quick take Clients are more willing to shop than they were a few years ago. This year customer satisfaction ...
Embedded Insurance & Affinity Partnerships
The quick take Insurance is increasingly being offered inside other customer journeys—checkout flows, bookings, memberships, platforms. Agents United has pointed ...
Privacy + AI + Data Security in 2026 (Agency Checklist)
The quick take In 2026, agencies face two parallel pressures: Stricter expectations for safeguarding customer data, and Faster adoption of ...
Mitigation Receipts Are the New Loss Runs (2026 Playbook)
The quick take In 2026, a growing share of underwriting decisions are going to be driven by models, data, and ...
The Great Service Shift—How Automation Is Changing Insurance
The quick take Insurance service is being redesigned around automation—especially high-volume, phone-heavy work. Reuters recently reported plans tied to ...
The “Submission Stack”—How to Get More YESes in E&S
The quick take E&S isn’t just growing—it’s becoming a core placement lane for many agencies. Commentators continue to highlight ...
AI Exclusions Are Coming – How Independent Agents Can Protect Clients (and Their Own E&O)
The quick take Businesses are adopting generative AI fast—and insurers are responding by tightening terms, adding exclusions, or carving ...
Auto Insurance: Personal Lines Are Easing – Commercial Auto Is Still on Fire
What independent agencies can do now: telematics, litigation risk controls, and smarter renewal strategies. After two years of sharp ...
Cyber Insurance: Rates Are Easing – Underwriting Controls Are Not
How independent agencies can capitalize on softening prices while meeting tougher security requirements The quick take Cyber premiums are trending ...