The market may be hard, but summertime (and resources from the Big “I") makes living easy. Another big carrier exit caught headlines, but the Hard Market Toolkit from Trusted Choice® provided resources for independent agencies to navigate this market and to effectively communicate with clients.

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Here are the five most-read articles on iamagazine.com in July:

5) Big 'I' Releases 2023 Market Share Report

By AnneMarie McPherson Spears

The independent agency channel is holding ground and making slow, steady gains in lines of business penetration, including homeowners.

4) When to Move a Workers Comp Client to a New Carrier

By Olivia Overman

With positive financial results in the workers comp market, agents can expect clients to consider the cost of their coverage and whether they can save money by switching providers in a competitive market.

3) Amplify Your Agency's Impact by Getting Involved in Your Community

By AnneMarie McPherson Spears

By making philanthropy a bona fide part of their strategy, agencies can take their community and business impact to the next level.

2) Trusted Choice® Launches Hard Market Toolkit 

By Mia McGowan

The toolkit assists Big “I" member agencies in navigating the current insurance market and helps them effectively communicate with their clients.

1) Farmers Florida Exit to Affect 100,000 Policyholders

By Will Jones

Farmers Insurance said it will stop offering home, auto and umbrella policies in Florida.

Compiled by AnneMarie McPherson Spears, IA news editor.