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  • Big I: Independent Agencies’ Market Share Up Slightly in 2025
  • Independent agents gain ground as commercial market softens: Report
  • Inside the broker channel's growth amid industry consolidation

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insurancejournal.com /3 weeks ago

Big I: Independent Agencies’ Market Share Up Slightly in 2025

The independent agency channel placed 62% of all property/casualty insurance written in the U.S. in 2025, a slight increase from 2024 when 61.5% of insurance written was placed by...

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insurancebusinessmag.com /3 weeks ago

Independent agents gain ground as commercial market softens: Report

The Big "I" finds independent agency personal lines share at a four-year high

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mpamag.com /1 month ago

Inside the broker channel's growth amid industry consolidation

How independent brokers are positioning to win as mergers reshape the mortgage landscape

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insurancebusinessmag.com /2 weeks ago

Independent agents face new challenges despite improving carrier relationships: FirstConnect report

Survey points to faster quoting but growing pressure from direct channels

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insurancebusinessmag.com /1 month ago

Independent agency alliance crosses $1 billion in premium on its 20th anniversary

VIAA's milestone comes as independent agents maintain their grip on US commercial lines

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insurancebusinessmag.com /3 weeks ago

Brown & Brown lands new CRE distribution channel

New tie-up offers a path around rate-dependent revenue

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insurancebusinessmag.com /4 weeks ago

Are wealth managers muscling in on personal lines?

The RIA channel is coming for insurance distribution

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wealthmanagement.com /2 days ago

Carson Group Creates Home Office Teams for W-2, Independent RIA Channels

One of the most active RIA acquirers has recently created dedicated business lines for its W-2 and independent channels to help focus team members and drive growth, according to CE...

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insurancejournal.com /6 days ago

Two Florida Industry Veterans Launch Growth Platform for Agencies

Two veteran Florida insurance agency owners have launched a growth platform for agencies, aimed at helping them build better businesses, carrier relationships and lead generation....

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insurancejournal.com /1 month ago

Big ‘I’ Launches New TrustedChoice.com Agency Locator

The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”) said it launched its new TrustedChoice.com agency locator to help consumers find and connect with local inde...

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mpamag.com /1 month ago

Executive believes industry divide over lender access is costing brokers and borrowers

A fractured wholesale channel has narrowed the options available to homebuyers

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propertyindustryeye.com /4 weeks ago

Independent agency completes second acquisition of 2026

The acquisition strengthens the agency's presence in West Sussex

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wealthmanagement.com /1 month ago

Bluespring Wealth Launches RIA Channel With Centralized Compliance

Texas-based Bluespring Wealth Partners is adding a compliance option to its existing legal, billing and HR support, aimed at easing operational burdens for independent advisory fir...

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financial-planning.com /1 month ago

An industry maverick's latest plan to draw advisors from the giants

Bill Hamm's Independent Financial Partners took a rare step in 2019 when the firm left LPL to launch its own brokerage. Now it's offering an interesting recruiting pitch to financi...

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wealthmanagement.com /1 month ago

$3B Former Wells Fargo FiNet Team Launches Own RIA

The 22-person Jacksonville, Fla., team, led by four partners, will use First Clearing for custody and TradePMR for middle-office support.

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propertyindustryeye.com /1 day ago

Independent agency acquired as expansion continues

Jefferies London acquires Grange London, adding a managed portfolio of more than 100 properties

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financial-planning.com /6 days ago

How Wells Fargo keeps advisors by letting them go independent

As large wealth managers struggle to retain advisors seeking greater independence, Wells Fargo has taken a distinct approach with its FiNet channel. But is the loss of profit margi...

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insurancebusinessmag.com /2 weeks ago

Regional brokers are winning where consolidators fear to tread

Local expertise is the independent intermediary's most powerful competitive weapon

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insurancebusinessmag.com /1 week ago

Sequel Insurance Agencies acquires Watkins Insurance Group

The move continues a run of recent deals for Sequel as independent agency consolidation accelerates nationwide

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