We are now seeking TOP AGENCY GIVERS to participate in this year's Trusted Choice GIVE MOVEMENT in early June. The success of this initiative is dependent on our Top Givers.    

Pictured are 2024 TOP GIVERS Smart Choice Agents of South Carolina, who contributed $7,500 during last year's campaign, with the chance to host a send-off party for local Wish Kid Silas, who wished to go to Disney World. 

Tort Reform in South Carolina
As you know, tort reform in South Carolina has been much needed for years. The current legal climate presents significant challenges for insurers, businesses, and consumers alike due to the loopholes in the current law that can hold a business unfairly accountable. The Justice Act of 2025 (S.244) has been filed and we are cautiously optimistic on the progress it has already made. We feel confident that, if passed, this legislation will strengthen our business environment, increase market availability, and reduce insurance premiums. IIABSC has updated our Tort Reform resource page with several documents from the Coalition for Lawsuit Reform to help you understand specifically what the Justice Act of 2025 is seeking to do. Your involvement is crucial in shaping a more sustainable business climate and insurance market in South Carolina. We encourage you to reach out to your local legislators and urge them support the Justice Act of 2025. This resource center is available to member agencies only and requires your Big I login and password to access. (+ More...)

IIABSC Spring Conference hotel block/agent discounts expire THIS MONTH
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. Hotel block and agent discounts 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...)

Nine courses added to ABEN Catalog, including updated Flood course
Register at iiabsc.aben.tv
The following webcast courses have been added to IIABSC course catalog with Agents & Brokers Education Network (ABEN). They are available both on the calendar or on demand. Subjects include additional insureds, coverage standards, BAP, commercial property, business income, flood and strategies for growth. View full course descriptions and register at iiabsc.aben.tv. (+ 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...)

Protect Clients’ Valentine’s Day Jewelry
Access specialized jewelry insurance policy through Big "I" Alliance Blue
With Valentine's Day around the corner, it's time to remind clients of the importance of protecting valuable jewelry with a specialized jewelry insurance policy because typical homeowners policies often fall short when covering jewelry losses.  As a Big “I" member, you have access to Jewelers Mutual's standalone jewelry coverage solution through Big “I" Alliance Blue. Not yet registered to access Alliance Blue's market solutions? Complete your agency's quick and free registration to begin quoting. (+ More...)

RLI PUP doesn't ask for details on underlying policies
Insureds can switch carriers with no effect on their policy
RLI is different from other umbrella carriers in many ways. One important way is the effort they put into the ease of doing business. They don't ask for the details on underlying policies so your insured can switch carriers without it impacting their umbrella coverage. They can have underlying coverage with multiple carriers. Their application is self underwriting so you know whether a submission qualifies before submitting it. Most property acquired mid-term is automatically covered until renewal as long as proper underlying limits are maintained. RLI offers esign and online payment options so the entire transaction can be done without mailing anything. There are no hidden fees beyond the quoted premium. Can your PUP carrier say the same?  (+ 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 - have we received your dues payment?
How to retrieve your dues invoice from 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.  View our dues payment policies. 

Payments can be made by mailing in a check or by making an online payment using the url link on your invoice. Please also consider using dues renewals time to make a tax-deductible contribution to the IIABSC Foundation.

Corporate associate members who are interested in exhibiting or sponsoring events in 2025 should consider joining the Palmetto Partners program (contact us asap before program closes!). 

Contact Vice President Megan Huebner (mhuebner@iiabsc.com) if you are having trouble accessing your organization's dues invoice or updates are needed.   (+ More...)

Read the latest edition of SC Agent & Broker magazine
Winter 2025 edition
The latest edition of SC Agent & Broker magazine is hitting mailboxes, but you can also read it online. Our winter edition spotlights last year's annual convention as well as upcoming educational opportunities for the new year and offers congrats to our newest designation conferees. Also features more strategies for conquering the hard market as well as an overview of recent federal overtime rule change attempts. If you are interested in advertising in SC Agent & Broker magazine in 2025, please contact Angela McDougall, (352) 333-3424, of Naylor Association Solutions. (+ 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 just added!   (+ More...)