JUST ADDED: New source for agency valuations added to our consulting partners list
You value your clients. We value your agency.
We've recently added IA Valuations to our list of consulting partners. IA Valuations works to help independent insurance agency owners start valuation-based planning to realize and maximize its value. Valuation reports include fair market value report, your agency's unique risk factors, and any factors affecting an ownership transition. They are also offering a series of related webinars throughout the year (not for CE credit), topics including M&A trends and predictions, essential steps for internal perpetuation, minimizing risks in agency acquisition, the role of private equity and more. (+ More...)
See also: See our list of agency consultants offering various specialties
In MEMORIAM: William Rankin Bruce Jr.
William R. Bruce, Jr., 77, passed away on Feb. 7, 2025, at MUSC Kershaw Health Medical Center. Billy graduated from the Citadel with a degree in Political Science. In addition to service in the National Guard, he attended Lloyd's of London School for Overseas Students. Billy spent many years in the p&c insurance industry. He was the grandson of Seibels Bruce Company co-founder and his father served as President from 1966 to 1986. He was Vice President of Field Operations when he retired in 1991. Seibels Bruce Company was one of the largest property and casualty carriers in South Carolina, based in Columbia, SC. Memorials can be made to Church of the Ascension or The Citadel Military College. You may also make a memorial to the IIABSC Foundation, and his family will be notified. (+ More...)
RECENTLY UPDATED: ACT Disaster Planning Guide
Prepare your employees, office, data, systems and clients
Disasters, whether natural or otherwise, can strike at any time and without notice. The best line of defense is offense—prepare your employees, physical office, data, systems, and clients with procedures to implement when disaster strikes. Be prepared to serve your clients without power, phone, Internet, or even a physical office location. ACT has newly updated their Disaster Planning Guide to help your agency be prepared. Contents are separated into sections on what to do before, during and after a disaster. (+ More...)
IIABSC Spring Conference exhibit booth registration, hotel block & agent discounts close NEXT WEEK
Popular event to be held March 26-27 in Columbia, SC
Spring Conference returns to the Columbia Metro Convention Center in downtown Columbia March 26-27. Registration is now open for all attendees, but the exhibit hall only has a few booths remaining. Exhibit booth registration closes Feb. 26. Hotel block and agent discounts also expire Feb. 26. Our Spring Conference offers valuable opportunities for insurance professionals to multiply their visibility, increase their knowledge, enhance industry resources, and engage with exhibitors, new contacts and colleagues. This year's lineup includes three hours' ethics CE and a course approved for E&O loss control credit. View updated agenda and session topics on our event webpage. (+ More...)
Monthly South Carolina Rate Filings Reports: Jan 2025 now available
IIABSC members now have access to the monthly approved Private Passenger Auto and Homeowner insurance rate filings in South Carolina in a PDF downloadable report. January 2025 report now available. Member website login required for access. (+ More...)
FREE TO BIG I MEMBERS: Sample Coverage Declination Forms
Access more risk management tools on E&O Guardian website
As part of its ongoing effort to help Big “I" members improve their practices, the Big “I" Professional Liability risk management team has gathered sample coverage declination forms that Big “I" members may customize and use with their clients. Coverage declination forms signed by clients are crucial defense tools when defending a “failure to offer" claim. Available now on the E&O Guardian risk management website. (+ More...)
Trusted Choice GIVE Movement seeking TOP AGENCY GIVERS
Week of giving in early June to benefit Make-a-Wish South Carolina
We are participating once again in the Trusted Choice GIVE Movement this June 1-8. This annual project led by our young agents encourages agencies, affiliates and partners to come together for a week of giving to benefit an incredibly inspirational and worthy cause. Together our donations have the potential for life-changing impact for children and families in South Carolina through Make-A-Wish South Carolina. Our goal in 2025 is to raise $30,000 - enough to grant the wishes of FOUR local children. If your agency wishes to participate in this campaign at a higher level, please consider becoming one of our TOP AGENCY GIVERS. Those organizations that donate a minimum of $1,000 to the campaign will receive recognition throughout our week of giving. (+ More...)
February is Insurance Careers Month
Learn how to help students realize insurance careers are stable, rewarding and limitless
Our world is rapidly changing with emerging risks, and our industry is facing a looming talent crisis as baby boomers retire and the new generation fails to express interest in our industry. Insurance Careers Month is phase one of a plan to meet that crisis. Our national association's InVEST program has teamed up on a cross-industry initiative to highlight career opportunities, and they want your support in spreading the word. View resources such as weekly themes and a social media calendar. (+ More...)
IIABSC 2025 dues renewals - cancellation letters on their way to mailboxes
How to verify your dues payment using our Member InfoHub
IIABSC member renewal payments are now due. We have started the cancellation process for nonpayment. Please let us know asap if you intend to renew but have not yet paid your dues. Anyone with the proper permissions can verify their dues payments have been received and/or retrieve their renewal invoice using our Member InfoHub. Payments can be made by mailing in a check or by making an online payment using the url link on your invoice. View our dues payment policies. 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...)
Achieve your 2025 Goals with the IA MBA program
Program starts March 26 | live sessions to be held on Wednesdays
Want to elevate your team’s success in 2025? The IA-MBA is a streamlined 10-week learning and networking program designed for independent insurance agents. Learn critical skills in people and financial management that will drive real results. You'll learn organizational leadership to align your team to achieve shared vision and goals, people management strategy to empower your entire team and financial mastery to build a more profitable business. This program kicks off March 26 and pairs self-paced learning with bi-weekly live sessions with your peers and industry experts for real-time coaching and discussion. Participants have lifetime access to course materials. (+ More...)
Apply now for CIC Scholarship
Covers one full institute registration, deadline Feb. 28
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...)
Use ABEN discount code for 25 % off
Use code 25WINTER at checkout
Use discount code "25WINTER" at checkout for 25 percent off our entire ABEN catalog at iiabsc.aben.tv. Courses are available live or on-demand and can be browsed by category or by broadcast date. New courses coming soon! (+ More...)
See also: Courses on addl insureds, coverage standards, BAP, business income, flood and more added to ABEN course catalog