vol. 2024, ed. 16
Katherine Watford of Sumter Insurance Group named CSR of the Year
Winning essay to be published in Fall 2024 edition of SC Agent & Broker magazine
Katherine Watford, CISR, of Sumter Insurance Group in Sumter, SC, has been named the 2024 South Carolina Outstanding Customer Service Representative of the Year. This award is the highest honor in our state for insurance customer service reps who have distinguished themselves through contributions to their industry. Katherine will be recognized this October during the awards banquet of the IIABSC Annual Convention in Hilton Head Island, SC. Details of the awards process, along with her essay on how the dual pressures of economic instability and customer expectations shape the role of CSRs will be published in the fall 2024 edition of our SC Agent & Broker magazine. (+ More...)
SPECIAL THANKS to all who contributed to SC Trusted Choice GIVE Movement
Week of giving raised more than $30,000 for Make-a-Wish South Carolina
We participated once again in the Trusted Choice GIVE Movement in early June of this year, and thanks to your support we raised $30,108 for Make-A-Wish South Carolina. As a result of your efforts we will be able to grant the wishes of FOUR South Carolina children battling critical and life-threatening illnesses. Special thanks to our TOP GIVERS who got us part of the way to our goals, these organizations have donated $1,000 or more to the campaign: Smart Choice Agents (gave $7,500), Brabham Griffin Insurance Agency, Carolina Property Insurance, LLC, Correll Insurance Group, Creech Roddey Watson, The Hartford, Irmo Insurance Agency Inc, Kinghorn Insurance of Beaufort/TWIA Insurance Agency, Mappus Insurance Agency, Preferred Specialty LLC, Producers to Principals, Robert Bryant & Son, Inc., Russell-Massey & Co., Inc., Sumter Insurance Group, Taylor Agency and Watson Insurance Agency. View event page for project details and list of individual givers. (+ More...)
FREE AI WEBINAR on Sept. 26 for Annual Convention attendees
Featuring Zach Giglio, SPONSORED BY IIABSC PALMETTO PARTNERS
THANKS TO OUR PALMETTO PARTNERS, all 2024 Annual Convention attendees who register prior to Sept. 6 will be invited to attend our upcoming webinar on "Transforming Your Agency with AI: Enhancing Client Services and Upholding Your Values," to be held Sept. 26 (11:00 am - 1:00 pm Eastern) with featured speaker Zack Giglio. This webinar is approved for 2 hrs. P&C credit. A COMP CODE to register will be sent to all who qualify. Three days prior to the webinar, all registered attendees will be sent instructions on how to access the webinar. This additional CE opportunity is leading up to the IIABSC 2024 Annual Convention, but anyone may register ($35 for members/Partners and $55 for nonmembers) even if they are not attending convention. Find details on registration page. (+ More...)
IA MBA program back this fall starting Sept. 26
Program aims to help participants develop a focused approach to strategic planning
As an independent agency leader, you’re probably juggling 10,000 priorities right now. To hone in on what’s essential for your team and agency, you need solid goals and a plan to achieve them. In the IA-MBA program through Goalmakers, you will join a cohort of agency leaders nationwide for a 10-week learning and networking program that combines self-paced learning with expert-led facilitated live sessions. This practical program is designed to help you develop a focused approach to strategic planning that will keep your team focused on achieving your vision. Our fall session starts Sept. 26 with weekly LIVE sessions to be held Thursdays from Noon-1:30 pm Eastern Time. (+ More...)
Annual convention hotel block & agent discounts expire soon
To be held Oct. 13-15 at the Westin Resort & Spa in Hilton Head Island, SC
Registration to this year's annual convention (Oct. 13–15 at the Westin Resort & Spa in Hilton Head Island, SC) is open for all attendees. This year's event features exhibit hall and keynote discussing how AI will and won't change the workforce, plus state and national industry updates and Hard Market Hero series by Kelly Donahue-Piro of Agency Performance Partners. Hotel block and special agent discounts expire Sept. 6. Sponsorship deadline Sept. 20. Pre-registration closes Sept. 27. (+ More...)
SOCIAL MEDIA: September is National Preparedness Month
Resources for social media/newsletter content on disaster preparedness
September is National Preparedness Month. Use resources found on the national website (including social media elements) to help your clients make a plan to stay safe and communicate during disasters that can affect your community. The Ready Campaign in partnership with the Ad Council is also launching a series of Public Service Advertisements targeted to Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities. Those videos are also available on the resource site. Campaign materials are available in a variety of languages, including Spanish. (+ More...)
SOCIAL MEDIA: September is also Life Insurance Awareness Month
Resources for social media/newsletter content on the role of life insurance in providing financial security
September is also Life Insurance Awareness Month. Use resources found on the national website (including social media elements) to engage and educate the many Americans who live with a life insurance coverage gap. It might be the boost they need to protect their families and achieve better financial security. Specific to this year's campaign are resources that provide insights about what’s impacting life insurance ownership in 2024 and the vital role life insurance can play in providing financial security. #HelpProtectOurFamilies #LIAM24 (+ More...)
LAST CHANCE for 25% ABEN courses
Use code SUMMERSALE before Aug. 31
Use discount code "SUMMERSALE" at checkout for 25 percent off our entire ABEN catalog at iiabsc.aben.tv. Cannot be applied to any already discounted bundles. Courses are available live or on-demand and can be browsed by category or by broadcast date. Expires Aug. 31. (+ More...)