vol. 2024, ed. 23

Reminders on ACORD Licensing Renewals
IIABSC members receive complimentary ACORD forms EUL, renews annually
Most Big I memberships include complimentary ACORD form end user licensing (those with a group gross revenue of under $50 million using an agency management system). The ACORD licensing renewal and Big I membership verification need to be renewed on an annual basis, after Jan. 1 of each year. Read our state and national FAQs and information pages to learn more. For help finding the Big I benefits most in line with the priorities of your agency, contact our Vice President Megan Huebner.  (+ More...)

Welcome New Agency Members
The Allen Insurance Agency LLC
Mount Pleasant, SC

Holt Financial Group
Duncan, SC

FROM IA MAGAZINE: Liberty Mutual, Safeco, State Auto donate $100,000 to the Trusted Choice Relief Fund
The Big “I" is pleased to announce that Liberty Mutual, Safeco and State Auto have donated $100,000 to the Trusted Choice® Relief Fund. The donation will further the fund's mission to support those in the independent insurance channel impacted by catastrophes. Liberty Mutual, Safeco and State Auto have also pledged to donate annually to the fund. The Trusted Choice Relief Fund provides quick, critical financial relief to independent insurance agents, brokers and other insurance professionals impacted by disasters such as floods, hurricanes and wildfires. Following Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the fund has issued grants to applicants affected by damage to their businesses, homes, automobiles and other belongings. As communities continue the long process of recovery in the aftermath of the hurricanes, the fund is continuing to accept donations and grant applications to help impacted independent insurance agencies and their staff. (+ More...)

Why An RLI Home Business Insurance Policy Is a Pretty Sweet Deal
Your candy and confection business customers have it pretty sweet – their lives revolve around creating, packaging and selling sugary delights to an eager clientele of all ages. Those customers could hit a sour note, though, if their confection-making supplies are stolen from their car, a power outage results in melted merchandise or a candy catastrophe occurs at their booth during a local festival. Typical homeowners insurance may not cover incidents such as these, which is why a home business insurance policy from RLI is an important coverage for them to have.  (+ More...)

Use South Carolina Winter Preparedness Week materials to help clients all season long
South Carolina Winter Preparedness Week has already passed, but you can update and share these resources with your clients all season long. South Carolina typically experiences mild winters, hazardous winter weather events like snowfall, ice storms, and extreme cold can impact the entire state. Winter storms can create dangerous conditions, including closed highways, blocked roads, black ice, downed trees and power lines, and the potential for hypothermia. Coastal and inland areas may also face flood risks from winter storms. Help your clients remember to update their supplies early while demand is low. Find resources and tips on the South Carolina Emergency Management Division website.  (+ More...)

IIABSC 2025 dues renewal info
How to retrieve your dues invoice from our Member InfoHub
IIABSC member renewals for both agencies and corporate associates have been sent by email to the membership billing contact on record. Dues invoices can be retrieved by anyone with the proper permissions using our Member InfoHub. Payments can be made by mailing in a check or by making an online payment using the link on your invoice.  Payment is due Jan. 1, and cancellations for nonpayment begins Jan. 30.

We are currently working on an issue with tech support where the "Enter bank details manually instead" options have been disabled, but otherwise ACH accounts can be added through the invoice links or by clicking "Make a Payment" button in the InfoHub. Thank you for your patience!

 Contact Vice President Megan Huebner (mhuebner@iiabsc.com) if you are having trouble accessing your organization's dues invoice or updates are needed. Please also consider using dues renewals time to make a tax-deductible contribution to the IIABSC Foundation.  (+ More...)

2025 Education Calendar now available online
See also links to our ABEN webcast calendar
Online registration to most of our 2025 IIABSC classroom/hybrid seminars as well as CISR/AIAM/CRIS LIVE WEBINARS are now available on our online education calendar. Please pay special attention to registration instructions, as DOB and NPN are both required information for most courses. To view December 2025 courses, adjust the End Date of the Show Events Happening search menu. Calendar page also includes links to our ABEN webcast calendar and courses lists.  (+ More...)

Pledge to join 2025 Palmetto Partners
Support the association year-round and receive special benefits; pledge deadline Dec. 30
IIABSC has released the full pledge packet and is now accepting pledges to next year's Palmetto Partners program, which was created for those supporting our association's events on an ongoing basis. It guarantees high-profile exposure to agency members and other benefits. There are six levels of participation in order to work with every budget. Pledge deadline is Dec. 30; payment deadline is Jan. 30. Download full information packet or fillable pledge forms from our Partners webpage.   (+ More...)

Apply now for CIC Scholarship
Covers one full institute registration, deadline Feb. 28, 2025
IIABSC is accepting member applications for a CIC Scholarship that covers the registration fee of one SC classroom or LIVE webinar institute held in 2025. Any licensed member agent or broker pursuing their CIC designation with a minimum of two years' full time experience in the industry is eligible. Application deadline Feb. 28, 2025.   (+ More...)

IIABSC Foundation Scholarship 2025 application now available
Contribute to IIABSC Foundation, scholarship application deadline Jan. 24
IIABSC Foundation's scholarship program exclusively for students whose parents work for IIABSC member agencies is now accepting applications for 2025 awards. Scholarships will be $2,000 each for one year. Up to seven scholarships will be awarded, and recipients are eligible to re-apply in future years. Application and full eligibility guidelines are available on our IIABSC Foundation webpage. Please also consider a tax-deductible donation to our Foundation to support the charitable, educational, public safety and scientific endeavors supporting the industry in our state.  (+ More...)