Aimee Godinich with GIA Insurance is the 2026 Account Manager of the Year
The annual award honors an account manager who demonstrates exceptional leadership and dedication to the independent agency system and their community.
TAIPA’s 2026 Rate Filing Approved
The new rates represent an overall increase of 2.8% for private passenger automobile and 4.9% for commercial automobile rates.
Operational Clarity Is the Real Technology Advantage
Catalyit’s 2026 State of Tech Report reveals why the agencies pulling ahead are not just adopting more tools—they are creating the operational clarity needed to turn technology into real business results.
TDI Adopts Changes to the NCCI Basic Manual and Forms Manual
The amendments replace some Texas classifications and phraseologies with multistate ones.
Watch: What the Texas Primary Runoff Results Mean for Independent Agents
"The runoff confirmed that Texas is in a real period of volatility."
IIAT Welcomes Emily McDaniel as Vice President of IIAT Services Company
Emily will lead IIAT’s for-profit activities, including IIAT Advantage E&O and Advantage Markets. She will focus on strengthening the products, growing market access and business solutions that enable IIAT members to meet the needs of their clients.
Important Update for RLI Sub-producers
RLI sub-producers must complete the required appointment information form by July 1, 2026.
Now Available: 2026 Texas Storm Events Summary
The report provides state-specific data agents can use to demonstrate the importance of insurance products in helping manage Texas weather risks.
Agency Perpetuation Is a Mindset, Not a Moment
Perpetuation planning starts long before retirement—by developing people, sharing responsibility and building an agency that can grow, transition and thrive for the long term.
Texas Mutual Announces $300M in General Dividends to Policyholders
Dividends will be issued to approximately 74,000 qualifying policyholders in late June.
