Insights

Clarity and expertise are essential in a complex industry like insurance. Explore our insights from IOA experts and industry professionals, each with a unique viewpoint and knowledge. We offer detailed analyses of insurance market trends, practical advice on policy selection and risk mitigation, and analysis of the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping insurance.

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Insights, Personal insurance
Insights, Personal insurance
Business insurance, Insights, Risk Management
Insights, Personal insurance
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Focus Report – 2026 Transportation Market Outlook

The transportation market faces rising premiums, lawsuit abuse, expanding cyberthreats, and tariff challenges — but declining crash rates and tightening carrier capacity offer promising signs of resilience.

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Do Your Driving Habits Impact Your Car Insurance Premium? 

Bad driving habits may get you into accidents and other scrapes that lead to increased car insurance premiums, but did you know that good habits could improve your insurance score and get you discounts on your policy?

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Why Did My Homeowners Insurance Premium Increase? 

If you just received your annual home insurance renewal notice and you’re a little shocked at your premium increase, you may have questions about what caused it and how to control the cost. 

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The Softest Market Conditions Since 2017 Closes Out 2025

An overview of The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers’ Commercial Property/Casualty Market Index Q4/2025 and marketing conditions beyond.

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Tips for Before, During, and After a Wildfire

Wildfire season generally occurs in the summer and fall months when conditions are dry and hot, but they can occur any time vegetation, terrain, and climate of the region are optimal. To make sure you’re prepared, here are some tips to help you stay safe and protect your property.  

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Can You Drive Without Car Insurance?

Whether the time has come to renew your auto insurance or you’re considering ways to decrease the number of bills you have, you might have thought about discontinuing car insurance. 

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