2026 Independent Agent Editorial Calendar
Issue
Theme
Markets
Bonus Distributions
Ad Submission Deadlines
January
Unwritten Rules
Explore the unwritten rules of running an agency. From carrier etiquette to legacy office norms worth challenging.
Product Liability
High-Net Worth
Big “I” Winter Meeting
Space Reservation: Nov. 5, 2025
Materials Deadline: Nov. 7, 2025
Exact dates TBD
February
Hiring
A spotlight on recruiting strategy, hiring and retention, cultural fit and onboarding.
Employment practices
Classic Cars
Space Reservation: Dec. 8, 2025
Materials Deadline: Dec. 10, 2025
Exact dates TBD
March
Personal Lines
What’s changing in personal lines, how agents are responding, and what clients really want from their insurance relationships.
RV
Personal auto
Space Reservation: Jan. 16, 2026
Materials Deadline: Jan. 20, 2026
Exact dates TBD
April
Scratch Agency
First-year agency stories, how agents built books with nothing but hustle, DIY marketing and a dream.
Flood
Cannabis
RIMS Annual Conference; Big “I” Legislative Conference; Accelerate, Powered by NetVU.
Space Reservation: Feb. 13, 2026
Materials Deadline: Feb. 16, 2026
Exact dates TBD
May
Valuation & Perpetuation
Exploring agency valuation, succession planning and what makes a legacy last.
Homeowners
Environmental
Space Reservation: Mar. 16, 2026
Materials Deadline: Mar. 18, 2026
Exact dates TBD
June
NextGen
Meet the new faces shaping the future of the independent agency channel—and how they’re doing things differently.
Workers comp
Health care
IMCA Annual Conference
Space Reservation: Apr. 15, 2026
Materials Deadline: Apr. 17, 2026
Exact dates TBD
July
Commercial Lines
Key trends across commercial markets and what agents need to know to stay competitive and trusted.
General liability
Marine
Space Reservation: May 15, 2026
Materials Deadline: May 19, 2026
Exact dates TBD
August
Service that Sticks
How agencies are prioritizing customer service to build loyalty, manage client expectations, and stand out with every interaction.
Restaurants
Life Insurance
Space Reservation: Jun. 15, 2026
Materials Deadline: Jun. 17, 2026
Exact dates TBD
September
Leadership
Meet the new Big “I” chair and discover the qualities that set great leaders apart.
Commercial auto
D&O
Big “I” Fall Leadership Conference; NAMIC Annual Convention; WSIA Annual Marketplace
Space Reservation: Jul. 16, 2026
Materials Deadline: Jul. 20, 2026
Exact dates TBD
October
Technology
From AI and automation to real-world agency tools, what tech is transforming operations and what’s worth the investment.
Cyber
E&O
AppliedNet, Insuretech Connect
Space Reservation: Aug. 14, 2026
Materials Deadline: Aug. 18, 2026
Exact dates TBD
November
Marketing
How agencies are telling their story, generating leads, and standing out in a crowded space.
Builders Risk
BOP (Small business)
Space Reservation: Sept. 15, 2026
Materials Deadline: Sept. 17, 2026
Exact dates TBD
December
Looking Ahead
What’s next for the industry, and how can agents prepare to adapt, grow, and lead in 2027 and beyond?
Special events
Bonds
Space Reservation: Oct. 16, 2026
Materials Deadline: Oct. 20, 2026
Exact dates TBD
*Editorial calendar and bonus distributions are tentative and subject to change