Independent Agent Magazine Reviews the Biggest Stories of 2025

This end-of-year episode of Agency Nation Radio is brought to you by the editors of Independent Agent magazine. Will Jones, editor-in-chief, hosts the discussion and is joined by Olivia Overman, content editor, and AnneMarie McPherson Spears, news editor. Together, they look back at 2025 and highlight the biggest stories that shaped the insurance industry and the independent agency channel. From market predictions and homeowners coverage challenges to cybersecurity breaches, tax reform and government shutdowns, they revisit the headlines that captured your attention and impacted your business. Plus, the editors share insights on what these trends mean for independent agents moving forward. “We’ve talked a lot throughout the year about increased [artificial intelligence] usage and the benefits it brings,” Spears says. “But we’re also starting to see some concerns from agents and customers as more of the risks of AI begin to play out.” Agency Nation Radio is where insurance professionals turn on the mic and share unscripted stories about leadership, technology, marketing, success and failure—stories that helped make them the professionals they are today. From Main Street USA to the pages of Independent Agent magazine—we’ve got the stories you want to hear. For more, catch Agency Nation Radio on your favorite streaming platform or visit iamagazine.com/podcasts.