Earn More with IMS

​The Independent Market Solutions (IMS) program is more than just a market access solution. For member agencies, it also works like an incubation program where you can gain appointments with various insurance carriers and quickly begin writing business. Many IMS markets require low to no volume commitments, offer competitive commissions, and a pathway to direct appointments. IMS agents also own 100 percent of expirations and can participate in any earned program contingencies.Because IMS offers a mix of standard and niche markets, you don’t have to turn away a client’s request on a risk that your agency doesn’t currently write. Instead, many IMS markets offer great…

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Industry Roundup: ​Can Firms Exiting Russia Recoup Losses Through Insurance?; Judge Reinstates Trump Independent Contractor Rule Withdrawn by Biden; Push to Relax Marijuana Laws Hits Roadblocks; Biggest Ransomware Trends Facing US Businesses

​Can Firms Exiting Russia Recoup Losses Through Insurance?See how insurance and international arbitration might soften the blow to those companies, which stand to lose billions of dollars.Judge Reinstates Trump Independent Contractor Rule Withdrawn by BidenA federal judge in Texas has nixed the Biden Department of Labor's withdrawal of a Trump administration rule governing whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractorPush to Relax Marijuana Laws Hits RoadblocksFacing a tough midterm election and divisions in Congress, the Biden administration is sidestepping the politically sensitive issue of loosening marijuana laws even as the idea has gained support of most Americans.Only 3% of White Collar Workers…

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DFS To Host March 29 Symposium on Cybersecurity

​​The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) is holding a live virtual symposium on Tuesday, March 29 regarding cybersecurity. The free event will be streamed over WebEx. The agenda for the session includes:​A panel discussion on the future of cybersecurity regulation in New York and elsewhereModernization of cybersecurity supervisionThe key cyber risks of 2022. The event will run from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm. Advance registration is required and is available inthe Cybersecurity Resources section of the DFS website. Source

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