The dog days of summer brought a Texas district court ruling that struck down the FTC ban on noncompete agreements.
The dog days of summer brought a Texas district court ruling that struck down the FTC ban on noncompete agreements, which was scheduled to take effect this week. Additionally, personal auto insurance rates were forecast to rise through the end of the year.
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Here are the five most-read articles on iamagazine.com in August:
5) Why Accuracy Can't Be Overlooked in Property Valuations
By Ryan Carney and Caleb Woodby
Accurate property valuations are essential, yet companies often unknowingly underreport the value of their property assets, potentially leaving them underinsured.
4) Brain Drain: Make the Most of Your Experienced Staff Before They Retire
By AnneMarie McPherson Spears
As the independent agency channel faces a wave of retirements among its most experienced leaders, the industry must prepare for an apocalypse.
3) Big 'I' and Reagan Consulting Release 2024 Best Practices Study Update
By AnneMarie McPherson Spears
Best Practices agencies achieved record-breaking growth, delivering the best results seen in the entire 31-year history of the Best Practices Study.
2) Auto Insurance Rose 15% in Firs
t Half of 2024
By AnneMarie McPherson Spears
Underwriting losses of $17 billion last year drove 2024's first half-increases, according to data analysis from Insurify, which predicts rates will increase a total of 22% by the end of the year.
1) FTC Ban on Noncompete Agreements Struck Down
By Nathan Riedel
A Texas district court ruled that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) cannot enforce its ban on noncompete agreements.
Compiled by AnneMarie McPherson Spears, IA news editor.
