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When Paramount, an ISC company, decided it would be great to participate in the East Texas Food Bank in Tyler, everyone was eager to help. “Every department and person at the company hopped on board immediately,” said Sarah Morrow, Endorsement…

In most parts of the country, it’s cold outside, with snow and icy conditions already here or on their way. With Old Man Winter rearing his head again, it’s wise to take stock of some of the most common claims…

While huge data breaches and other types of cyberattacks against companies like Bellagio, Mandalay Bay, and 23andMe make headlines, small businesses are attractive prey for hackers. Cybercriminals assume that weaker security measures will make small businesses more accessible to crack…

It’s the season when companies get together to celebrate the holidays and the beginning of a new year. But amid the celebration, things can and do go wrong. Let’s take a look at a few holiday party claims of the…

With the holidays right around the corner, talk to your clients about Special Events insurance to protect against potential liabilities, property damage, and unforeseen events. Typically, holiday parties engage large gatherings of people, especially if the event includes spouses and…

The writers’ strike in Hollywood lasted 146 days and ended officially on October 9 when members of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) ratified a new contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television (AMPTP). The actors ended their…

General Liability insurance is a must-have coverage for general contractors, subcontractors, and artisan contractors, protecting them against third-party bodily injury and property damage, personal and advertising injury, and products and completed operation risks. When meeting clients and prospective customers, it’s…

As part of ISC’s Charitable Giving Program, last month we partnered with the Jessie Rees Foundation TeamNEGU: Never Ever Give Up! Trevor Sybert, our Sales Operations Manager, nominated the foundation in honor of his son who was a recipient of…

ISC is excited to announce the formation of our new Marine Division, which will be headed by Kevin Wolfe and include John Kiernan and Marquam (“Marq”) Wolfe. We will be providing the following coverages. General Cargo Coverage ISC will offer…

As all insurance agents know, email marketing is one of the best ways to reach new and existing clients. With the right drip campaigns, targeting, and email flows, you can increase your conversion rates and actually grow your business. And…

A new survey of 1,000 small businesses conducted by Hiscox found that 75% of these firms are underinsured, while 70% don’t understand what commercial insurance covers, including a General Liability (GL) policy. According to Hiscox, the majority of small business…

In the insurance industry, attracting new leads is crucial for maintaining steady business. Today, one of the best ways to find new customers and pitch them on your products and services is through online blog posts. But unfortunately, no matter…

ISC is pleased to make available an additional General Liability (GL) program for contractors. Our new “A” rated ADVANTAGE Contractor GL program is an ISO-based coverage form and provides competitively priced broad protection. “The ADVANTAGE GL program provides our agency…

Individuals are seeing their Auto and Homeowners insurance premiums rates increase – some more than others, depending on where they are located in the country. Your clients and prospects are asking you why their rates are spiking. Here is an…

With weather-related losses at an all-time high, the homeowners insurance market continues to be hard hit. AM Best recently revised its outlook for the segment from stable to negative as a result of three consecutive years of net underwriting losses…

The Wholesaler & Specialty Insurance Association (WSIA) held its Annual Marketplace in San Diego September 18-20. ISC was excited to once again be a part of the yearly event, where more than 7,500 industry colleagues attended. It was an opportunity…

Insurance companies continue to experience record losses from weather-related events. In addition to natural catastrophes such as hurricanes, floods, and earthquakes, there are secondary perils such as hail storms, tornadoes, thunderstorms, and wildfires that are causing more frequent and severe…

ISC is proud to announce that Inside P&C Honors has recognized us as the winner of the Distribution Innovation of the Year 2023 award for our artificial intelligence (AI) underwriting capabilities. ISC was also short-listed for MGA/MGU of the Year.…

With January 2024 renewals around the bend and a challenging insurance market for certain lines of business, planning ahead is critical for you and your clients. Following are several recommendations and reminders to help ensure a smoother renewal process. Reach…

In February, we held our first Broker Council on the West Coast in West Hollywood, California, where some of our top brokers and the ISC team met to share ideas and feedback and we showcased our recent tech advances. Earlier…

Over the summer, you may have done some easy reading poolside or at the beach. Now that fall is upon us, consider turning the page and getting down to business. Here are some of the top business books you may…