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

