Independent insurance agents report unusually strong satisfaction with their carrier partners, especially on the commercial lines side. (AP Stock image) Independent insurance agents say they feel ...

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Commercial premiums fell for the first time in nearly nine years in Q1 2026. The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers (CIAB) reporting an average decline of 1.2% across all account sizes, ending a 33 ...

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