South Carolina are InsurPac champions once again!    

2024 South Carolina InsurPac Committee are pictured as they address attendees at the 2024 Annual Convention at the Westin Resort & Spa in Hilton Head Island, SC.  (L to R:)  Jon Scotti, Ben Myers, Shane Lynn, Zander Galloway, Gus Brabham.   Pictured with 2024 Chair of the Board Tonya Thomason.

Important 2024 tax info
Dues to IIABSC are not deductible as a charitable contribution but may be deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense. A portion of dues, however, is not deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense to the extent that IIABSC engages in lobbying. The non-deductible portion of IIABSC dues for Jan. 1, 2024 through Dec. 31, 2024 is 26.53 percent. This nondeductible portion only applies to agency member dues, not corporate associates or Palmetto Partners.

SCDOI Bulletin 2025-02: Need for emergency adjusters/appraisers persists
Extension of Notice of Unusual Circumstance/Catastrophe Insurance Declaration for South Carolina for the Purposes of Licensing Temporary Adjusters and Motor Vehicle Physical Damage Appraisers due to Tropical Storm Helene to April 25, 2025
The DOI has extended their previous order to license temporary non-resident adjusters and motor vehicle physical damage appraisers to assist with claims from Hurricane Helene until April 25, 2025. (+ More...)

South Carolina are InsurPac Triple Crown Champions once again
Special thanks to all who contributed in 2024
Thank you to all who contributed to InsurPac in 2024! South Carolina are "TRIPLE CROWN" Champions once again by raising the most contributions of any other state ($117,913) plus the most from Young Agents ($29,540) and Past Presidents ($31,510). Our leadership will be recognized with the "Triple Crown" at the National Big I Legislative Conference this spring in Washington, DC.  View national Big I report.  A full list of South Carolina contributors will be published in the upcoming Spring edition of SC Agent & Broker magazine, expected in April. (+ 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...)

Support Big I Members Impacted by Wildfires
Contribute to the Trusted Choice Relief Fund
With the ongoing fires in the Los Angeles area, the Trusted Choice® Relief Fund is accepting donations and grant applications to help those affected. According to the latest reports, the fires have burned over 60 square miles, forcing at one point as many as 200,000 people to evacuate. Officials report at least 27 deaths, 12,000 structures destroyed, and the risk continues as strong winds fuel the flames in densely populated areas of Southern California. The Trusted Choice Relief Fund is available to provide financial assistance to insurance industry personnel impacted by these wildfires. Whether you're looking to donate to help agents or are seeking financial assistance for recovery, the Trusted Choice Relief Fund is here to provide critical support. For those seeking assistance, please review the guidelines and complete the online application for funding. Donation links are also included.  (+ More...)

Trusted Choice Marketing Reimbursement Program 2025 new guidelines & eligibility
Offset the cost of marketing with this program for all agency members
Agency member benefits of Trusted Choice include supplementing your agency's branding efforts. The MRP offers assistance to members leveraging digital marketing materials as well as using the TechCompare Vendors platform introduced last year. Reimbursements will be made at 50 percent of cost with a maximum reimbursement amount of $1,000 per agency location. Big I member website login required.  (+ More...)

IIABSC 2025 dues renewals - payment is now due
How to retrieve your dues invoice from our Member InfoHub
IIABSC member renewal payments are now due. Dues invoices 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 url link on your invoice. Corporate associate members who are interested in exhibiting or sponsoring events in 2025 should consider joining the Palmetto Partners program, which is also now accepting new members and renewals. Cancellations for nonpayment begin Jan. 31. 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...)

IIABSC Foundation Scholarship application deadline extended
Contribute to IIABSC Foundation, scholarship application deadline Jan. 31
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. Deadline has been extended to Jan. 31. 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...)

LAST CHANCE: Commercial Agent Training (CAT) classroom/virtual hybrid series
Build a strong foundation in commercial lines insurance coverages
The popular IIABSC Commercial Agent Training School (CAT) returns to the classroom in Columbia AND virtually this February. This course was developed to provide comprehensive training for agents in all the major areas of commercial lines. It is perfect for new employees or those who just want a refresher course in commercial lines coverages. The CAT series helps agents build a strong foundation in commercial lines insurance coverages. Participants attend one class a week for three weeks. At the completion of all three days, participants receive a Series Certificate of Completion. (+ 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...)

Pledge to join 2025 Palmetto Partners
Support the association year-round and receive special benefits; deadline Jan. 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
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...)