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Spring Forward: Flooding, Hail, and Storm Damage Set to Continue

By ISC Editor | Apr 10, 2024

Severe convective storms (SCS) – including straight-line winds, tornados, hail, and severe thunderstorms – are among the most frequent and damaging natural hazard events in the U.S., according to CoreLogic. With the season peaking from March to June, SCS activity…

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ISC Wins IBA 5-Star Wholesaler and MGA for 3 Consecutive Years

By ISC Editor | Apr 9, 2024

We are proud to announce that we are among Insurance Business America’s (IBA) top wholesale brokers and MGAs in 2024, an accolade we have achieved three years running. Each year, IBA recognizes the cream of the crop in providing vital…

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Time for Insurance Review as Investor Property Rentals Gear Up for Spring, Summer

By ISC Editor | Apr 9, 2024

The spring and summer months bring a spike in property rentals, with many individuals and families looking for the perfect spot to vacation. As the weather warms up and kids are on school break, many across the country are seeking…

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Rewarding Your Partnership with the ISC Platinum Circle 2025: Indulge in the Ultimate Broker Experience

By ISC Editor | Apr 8, 2024

At ISC, we believe in the strength of our partnerships. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce our new initiative, the ISC Platinum Circle, to celebrate and reward our broker partners who go above and beyond in driving sales success. The…

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Women’s History Month: Highlighting the Exceptional Leaders at ISC

By ISC Editor | Mar 21, 2024

Women’s History Month is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture, and society and has been observed annually in March in the U.S. since 1987. In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting the achievements of several women in…

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The Importance of Consistency in Building an Online Presence

By ISC Editor | Mar 21, 2024

While you may have specialty programs, strong carrier relationships, competitive rates, and plenty of experience to offer clients, marketing your services is crucial to sealing the deal. Unfortunately, posting once in a blue moon on social media or writing a…

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ISC’s New Online Platform Features

By ISC Editor | Mar 21, 2024

At ISC, we are continually working to streamline and automate our processes to make life easier for you. Here are just a few of the new OMGA features we recently launched. ISCx Marketplace: Our Quote Everything Landing Page The ISCx…

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ISC Launches Allied Healthcare Program

By ISC Editor | Mar 19, 2024

We are excited to announce the recent launch of our new, exclusive Allied Healthcare program. The program is spearheaded by Chantelle Burton, Vice President, Allied Healthcare, at ISC. Chantelle has more than 25 years of experience in the Allied Healthcare…

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Our Upcoming Broker Council Takes Place May 22-23

By ISC Editor | Mar 5, 2024

This spring, 50 of our top brokers nationwide will join us at our Broker Council in Louisville, Kentucky, May 22-23. We’ll be staying at the 21C Hotel and Art Museum, a multi-venue contemporary art museum and award-winning boutique hotel. During…

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ISCx Marketplace: Our Quote Everything Landing Page

By ISC Editor | Mar 4, 2024

We made it easier for our broker partners to access ISC’s different programs in one place with the ISCx Marketplace, our one-stop shop for all ISC coverages. Each of our programs is listed on one landing page. Each program card…

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Lower CA Residents’ Earthquake Deductible with Buyback Program

By ISC Editor | Mar 1, 2024

While 90% of the country’s earthquakes occur in California, only about 10% of residents carry Earthquake insurance, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Some homeowners mistakenly believe they have coverage with their Homeowners policy while others don’t consider…

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How to Prep for Tradeshows and Maximize Your Attendance

By ISC Editor | Feb 29, 2024

Attending a tradeshow should be exciting, but it can just as easily feel overwhelming. With so many panels, booths, and other networking opportunities available, how does one make the most out of their brief time? Insurance agents can benefit from…

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Get Clients Risk Ready with Special Events Insurance

By ISC Editor | Feb 21, 2024

Whether your clients plan festivals or concerts throughout the year, are organizing a business conference, or holding a company celebration to mark a major milestone, Special Events insurance should be on their to-do list. So much can go wrong that,…

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Cyber Liability Insurance Is a Must Spend for All Businesses

By ISC Editor | Feb 15, 2024

We’re seeing several new reports showing a spike in cyber activity. Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC), a nationally recognized nonprofit organization established to support victims of identity crime, in its reports, says the number of data compromises in 2023 (3,205)…

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Work with Clients Throughout Real Estate Transaction Cycle: Provide Vacant Property Insurance

By ISC Editor | Feb 14, 2024

While U.S. gross residential vacancy rates are declining, about 16 million homes are still vacant nationwide. These homes may be unoccupied and unfurnished as they wait to be sold, rented, or renovated. On the commercial side, the vacancy rate for…

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ISC Expands Contractor ADVANTAGE GL Footprint to the Northeast

By ISC Editor | Feb 13, 2024

In November 2023, we announced the launch of our Contractor ADVANTAGE General Liability (GL) program in California and Texas. Our ADVANTAGE GL program rounds out the coverage options we provide to contractors with our STANDARD, PLUS, and PREMIER products. We…

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Film Production Coverage 101: Insuring Movies, Videos, Commercials and Webisodes

By ISC Editor | Feb 7, 2024

Production companies have seemingly endless checklists when it comes to a shoot, and procuring the right insurance is crucial to facilitating a project’s success. Coverage is available to protect various aspects of the production – from third-party liability to equipment,…

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Inside Special Events Insurance for Concerts

By ISC Editor | Feb 5, 2024

Concerts are a thrilling experience, no matter the size. From intimate, acoustic performances to stadium tours, concerts can become the memory of a lifetime for attendees. But despite rigorous preparations, there’s always the risk that something goes awry – during…

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Insurance Market Overview, 2024 Projections By Matt Grossberg, ISC CEO

By ISC Editor | Jan 29, 2024

The market has been consistently hardening, with many reinsurers continually evaluating the types of business they want to write or downsizing their lines of authority due to catastrophic exposure, climate-related risks, the ongoing wars, geopolitical issues, and generally poor underwriting…

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Look at What Caught Your Eye: ISC’s Top Performing Articles of 2023

By ISC Editor | Jan 25, 2024

Our goal with the ISC Insider is to bring you the latest insurance market trends, issues impacting today’s business and individual consumers, industry sector updates, marketing strategies, and more. We also want to inform you about what’s new at ISC…

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How to Respond to Common Objections for Builder’s Risk Insurance

By ISC Editor | Jan 24, 2024

Builder’s Risk insurance provides coverage for buildings and structures while under construction, renovation, or remodeling. The policy, written for a specific time frame (3, 6, 9, or 12 months), is designed to protect against various risks that can occur during…

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