2027 Independent Agent Editorial Calendar

Issue

Theme

Markets

Bonus Distributions

Ad Submission Deadlines

January

New Years Resolutions

How agents and owners plan to make the most out of 2027.

Product liability; High-net-worth

Space Reservation: Nov. 5, 2025
Materials Deadline: Nov. 7, 2025
Exact dates TBD

February

Hiring

Making your agency a place where candidates want to work.

Employment practices;
Classic Cars

Space Reservation: Dec. 8, 2025
Materials Deadline: Dec. 10, 2025
Exact dates TBD

March

Personal Lines

Closing coverage gaps and identifying risks before they become claims.

RV;
Personal auto

Space Reservation: Jan. 16, 2026
Materials Deadline: Jan. 20, 2026
Exact dates TBD

April

Sales

90-day fixes to improve producer training and increase sales.

Flood;
Cannabis

Big “I” Legislative Conference; Accelerate (NetVU)

Space Reservation: Feb. 13, 2026
Materials Deadline: Feb. 16, 2026
Exact dates TBD

May

Preparedness

Getting your agency and your clients ready for CAT season.

Homeowners;
Environmental

Space Reservation: Mar. 16, 2026
Materials Deadline: Mar. 18, 2026
Exact dates TBD

June

NextGen

Meet the future leaders of insurance.

Workers comp;
Health care

IMCA Annual Conference

Space Reservation: Apr. 15, 2026
Materials Deadline: Apr. 17, 2026
Exact dates TBD

July

Commercial Lines

Building authority in one niche vertical.

General liability;
Marine

Space Reservation: May 15, 2026
Materials Deadline: May 19, 2026
Exact dates TBD

August

CSRs

The evolving role of the CSR and how they can impact growth.

Restaurants;
Life Insurance

Space Reservation: Jun. 15, 2026
Materials Deadline: Jun. 17, 2026
Exact dates TBD

September

Leadership

Meet the new Big “I” chair.

Commercial auto;
D&O

Big “I” Fall Leadership Conference

Space Reservation: Jul. 16, 2026
Materials Deadline: Jul. 20, 2026
Exact dates TBD

October

Technology

Why your tech stack isn’t the problem.

Cyber;
E&O

AppliedNet, Insuretech Connect

Space Reservation: Aug. 14, 2026
Materials Deadline: Aug. 18, 2026
Exact dates TBD

November

Fraud

How fraud is evolving and its impact on the insurance industry.

Builders Risk;
BOP (Small business)

Space Reservation: Sept. 15, 2026
Materials Deadline: Sept. 17, 2026
Exact dates TBD

December

Marketing

Creating your 2028 digital marketing plan.

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