vol. 2018, ed. 8
Trusted Choice® & Make-A-Wish®: Ensure Hope with a click
Trusted Choice® / Make-A-Wish® Social Media campaign runs Aug. 13 – Sept. 10
Trusted Choice® believes in protecting what people value most—and nothing is more valuable than a child's most heartfelt wish. And for the seventh year in a row, Trusted Choice will run a social campaign and donate up to $150,000 to Make-A-Wish®. The campaign runs Aug. 13 to Sept. 10. Big “I" members and partners can support the cause by visiting the landing page (http://trustedchoice-4662959.hs-sites.com/hopeensured2018) and clicking the "Ensure Hope" button, with extra incentive for sharing on personal Facebook pages. (+ More...)
See also: Request a FREE digital marketing review from Trusted Choice®
Big "I" partners with Coalition to offer members better cyber market access
Find them on Big "I" Markets
Big “I" Markets, the online market access system available exclusively to Big “I" members, has partnered with Coalition, the leading technology-enabled cyber insurance solution, to give agents access to the cyber and technology errors & omissions insurance markets. Coalition is the first insurance-enabled technology firm built to help businesses before, during and after a cyber incident. During the online quoting process, the insured's network and web properties undergo an automated risk assessment to identify known issues and potential weaknesses in the insured's security posture. (+ More...)
See also: See more cyber resources for your agency
Annual Convention Registration open for all attendees
Select few booths remaining in the exhibit hall
This year's annual convention is Oct. 14–16 at the Hyatt Regency in Greenville, SC. Registration is currently open for all attendees. This year's event features exhibit hall, brewery tour and sessions on making positive change, talent recruitment and SC's new cybersecurity law. Early-bird discounts for agents and hotel block both expire Sept. 12. View speaker previews in summer edition of SC Agent & Broker magazine. (+ More...)
See also: LAST CHANCE to nominate colleagues for annual state industry awards
Ultimate Account Manager series puts CSRs on path to excellence
In-depth look at day-to-day issues facing CSRs — Coming soon to Columbia
Much more than typical customer service training, IIABSC's latest classroom series coming to Columbia this October takes an in-depth look at day-to-day issues facing CSRs in their quest to become extraordinary. Includes client management, responding to multiple producers, prioritizing work, E&O pitfalls, etc. (+ More...)
See also: STOP IT! 10 Things to quit doing to improve service
RLI offers customizable marketing materials for Big "I" members
Informational flyers include space for agency contact info
Informing clients about the Personal Umbrella Policy and Home Business Insurance coverages available through Big "I" membership is easy through their free, customizable marketing materials. Items include two-sided buckslips to include in customer mailings, flyers and tri-fold brochures, most of which you can download, customize and print inhouse. View all items and start sharing them with your clients. (+ More...)
See also: Monthly drawings for new PUP business using RLI online portal
Young Agents Conference photo slideshow posted online
Speaker materials also available for a limited time
We had a great time at the Young Agents Conference this summer, and photo slideshow has been posted online. You can view them using Google Photo or on our Young Agents Conference webpage, where you can also view/download the final updated attendee list. Select photos will be published in the upcoming Fall edition of SC Agent & Broker magazine. Speaker handouts have also been posted online for a limited time, including the videos from the session on digital media. (+ More...)
See also: Annual Convention features session on recruiting and retaining Millennials
Members receive 10% off IIABSC-endorsed agency consulting services
Optimum Performance Solutions include agency perpetuation among its expertise
IIABSC has partnered with Optimum Performance Solutions to provide members with advanced information and advice needed to make informed and intelligent agency management decisions. Agency perpetuation planning as well as agency valuation and the buying/selling process are among their expertise. Members receive at least 10 percent discount from OPS services as well as industry-specific advice they are unlikely to receive elsewhere. (+ More...)
See also: BRIEF SYNOPSIS OF ISO's COMING CHANGES TO THE PAP from SC Agent & Broker magazine
Virtual University's September Lightning Learning series
The OCP, MCS-90 & Liquor Liability
The Big "I" Virtual University's September Lightning Learning series features three 20-minute sessions dedicated to the OCP, MCS-90 and liquor liability. Even if you can't participate in the live sessions, you will receive a link to the on-demand recordings and can listen to them at your leisure. (+ More...)
See also: VU teams up with ABEN for Basics & Beyond series
September is National Preparedness Month
Resources offer social media/newsletter content on disaster preparedness
September is National Preparedness Month. Use resources found on the national website (including social media elements) to help your clients make a plan to stay safe and communicate during disasters that can affect your community. Each week of September features a theme (Make and Practice Your Plan, Learn Life Saving Skills, Check Your Insurance Coverage, Save For an Emergency). National Day of Action is Sept. 15. (+ More...)
See also: SCDOI Storm Expo in Charleston this September