vol. 2024, ed. 10

Please complete our annual member survey
Share primary challenges facing your agency & industry concerns
Please complete our brief member survey to share the primary challenges your agency is facing and other industry concerns. Results will be shared with our Board of Directors in their planning to ensure we stay on mission to foster an environment and provide resources to sustain member success.    (+ More...)

Trusted Choice GIVE Movement starts THIS WEEK!!
Week of giving June 1-8 to benefit Make-a-Wish South Carolina, speacial thanks to TOP GIVERS
We are participating once again in the Trusted Choice GIVE Movement, starting this week 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 this year is to raise $30,000, which will grant FOUR wishes for South Carolina children battling critical and life-threatening illnesses. 

Special thanks to our TOP GIVERS, which are organizations that have donated $1,000 or more to the campaign: Smart Choice Agents, Brabham Griffin Insurance Agency, Carolina Property Insurance, LLC, Correll Insurance Group, Creech Roddey Watson, 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., Taylor Agency and Watson Insurance Agency. Donations are now open on the event webpage.    (+ More...)

Young Agents Conference Registration now open for Agents and Palmetto Partners
To be held Aug. 8-10 in Savannah, Ga., registration opens to all June 10
Agent and Palmetto Partner registration is now open for this summer's Young Agents Conference to be held Aug. 8–10 at The DeSoto Hotel in Savannah, Ga. This conference focuses on the professional development of the up-and-coming insurance agents within the state with a great mix of business, fun and minimal time away from the office. Features sessions on surviving and thriving in the hard market, best practices and using AI in the agency. Special discounts offered for first-time young agent attendees and those who register in June. Registration opens to all attendees on June 10.  (+ More...)

See also: View photos from recent Young Agents Scholarship Golf tournament

Please participate in J.D. Power Carrier Satisfaction Survey
Our national association partners with J.D. Power to conduct annual research to better understand your experience with the insurers you work with and how satisfied you are with them. All licensed agents at Big "I" member agencies are invited to participate, multiple participants per agency is encouraged. Feedback will only be used for research purposes, and no one will try and contact respondents as a result of completing this survey. All participants will receive a free summary of the results as well as a $20 egift card. All submissions are validated, and respondents must use the email address associated with their Big “I" membership/login.  (+ More...)

Download and view Trusted Choice Google Profile Optimization Guide
Find it and other brand & marketing tools at trustedchoice.independentagent.com
Google is a critical tool all independent agencies should be fully leveraging. Trusted Choice, your Big I member access to free branding and marketing tools and resources, has recently developed a guide to help you maximize your free Google Business Profile and your Google Reviews strategy to help your agency gain more visibility, online traffic and customers. Big I username and password is required for access.   (+ More...)

See also: Trusted Choice offers a new affordable tool to automate your social media

Use RLI Home Business/PUP decline forms
Find in RLI IHB/PUP Resource Centers
Offering personal umbrella coverage to every client is essential. That's why the Big "I" developed customizable PUP and IHB declination forms that you can use to document that you've offered coverage in your client files. This is a top-clicked resource among Big "I" members, and with good reason. Offering your client coverage can lead to a sale, and when it doesn't, documentation that it was offered can provide protection for your agency in the event of an agency E&O claim.  (+ More...)

Ultimate Account Manager returns as Virtual/Classroom Hybrid
Popular CSR training will be webcast live June 19-20 from IIABSC office in Columbia
The Ultimate Account Manager series is back and better than ever! This remarkable and one-of-a-kind training has been streamlined to meet the busy needs of our independent agents. The series has been condensed into two comprehensive training days that address the major needs of Account Managers and CSRs to assure they will enhance their skills, productivity and effectiveness. Upon completion of the two days, attendees will receive their Ultimate Account Manager certification. Our education partner normally offers this training for $749, but IIABSC members can attend both days of training for only $435. Classes are offered in Columbia June 19-20 OR you can attend virtually. This is a two-day series, no single-day options are available. Filed for 12 hours P&C credit.  (+ More...)

Nominate the 2024 Agent/Young Agent/ Industry Person of the Year
Convention awards nominations deadline Aug. 16
Our awards banquet is a highlight of the annual convention, as important industry contributors are recognized. Here is your chance to nominate the next recipients of the Hayne P. Glover Jr. Agent of the Year, Young Agent of the Year and Industry Person of the Year awards. Recipients are nominated by other members and will be awarded at this year's annual convention to be held Oct. 13-15 at the Westin Resort & Spa on Hilton Head Island, SC. Agenda details and registration to be announced in mid-July. Awards nomination deadline is Aug. 16.  (+ More...)

Use My Agency Campus discount code for 20% off
Enter code MAC20 at checkout
Use discount code "MAC20" at checkout for 20 percent off any My Agency Campus course and/or training packages. My Agency Campus provides interactive and engaging courses for insurance coverage training and other business skills for new employees and emerging leaders. Once purchased, participants have four months to complete on-demand curriculum with the ability to provide weekly updates and transcript reports to their supervisor. (+ More...)