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Attendee registration opens for Annual Convention — Oct. 14–16, Greenville
Non-Palmetto Partner exhibitor registration opens Aug. 9
Regular attendee registration has opened for the IIABSC Annual Convention to be held Oct. 14–16 at the Hyatt Regency in Greenville, SC. Speakers will hold sessions on strategies for change, talent recruitment and SC's new cybersecurity law. Exhibitor registration is open exclusively to Palmetto Partners until Aug. 9. View event preview in the latest edition of SC Agent & Broker magazine. (+ More...)
See also: Nominate the next Agent/Young Agent of the Year
New DOL Association Health Plan Rule benefits smaller agencies
Contact Member Services to reassess your employee health insurance plan
As a result of an executive order, the Dept. of Labor recently released final regulations regarding association health plans that offer several advantages to smaller agencies. The new rule expands the allowed employer groups including working owners without any additional employees. If you would like to see how the Dept. of Labor's new rule may affect your agency, contact Megan Thomas, IIABSC Director of Member Services, and request a quote. (+ More...)
See also: Review the changes to the ISO PAP in our upcoming webinar Aug. 22 for 3 hrs. P&C
Try your first ABEN webcast for 40 percent off!
Use code 1stABEN at checkout - iiabsc.aben.tv
Our Agents & Brokers Education Network (ABEN) offers professional insurance training using Live Webcast technology, streaming professional instructors right into your office along with related course materials. Group and on-demand viewing available as well as a rewards program. Newly added courses include Basics & Beyond series as well as courses on business income, cybersecurity, contractual liability, additional insureds and workers comp. (+ More...)
See also: VU teams up with ABEN for Basics & Beyond series
SCDOI to hold Storm Expo in Charleston this September
Event targeted at consumers, exhibitor display opportunities available
In an effort to encourage all South Carolina residents to be storm ready, the SC Dept. of Insurance is hosting a Storm Ready Expo along with Home Depot on Sat., Sept. 15 from 10 am to 1 pm at the West Ashley Home Depot (2008 Magwood Dr., Charleston, SC 29414). This event is intended to offer consumers the opportunity to connect with different vendors and gain information on how best to protect their homes from severe weather. Contact the SCDOI's Ann Roberson for more information. (+ More...)
See also: Five steps to renewing your producer license, including fingerprinting FAQs
Virtual University's August Lightning Learning series
Contractual Risk Transfer, Total Cost of Risk & Coinsurance
The Big "I" Virtual University's August Lightning Learning series features three 20-minute sessions dedicated to contractor risks. 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: Online pre-licensing course helps prepare for both P&C and L&H licensing exams
Read latest edition of SC Agent & Broker magazine
Summer edition features annual convention preview
The latest edition of SC Agent & Broker magazine is hitting mailboxes, but you can also read it online. Our summer edition spotlights the upcoming IIABSC Annual Convention as well as Spring Conference and National Legislative Conference photo recap and articles on Personal Auto Policy Updates, new ABEN webcasts and agency websites from a risk management perspective. (+ More...)
See also: PLEASE HELP by volunteering at our National Junior Golf Tournament on Daniel Island Aug 4–9
Now available—customizable agency procedures manual
Buy complete manual delivered on a USB drive for ease of editing
Through our partnership with The Moberg Group, you can buy a complete manual and easily customize it to fit your agency. E&O attorneys say that having good procedures in place is critical in mounting a compelling defense. Good procedures can also improve customer service and increase efficiency of agency operations. Document files delivered on a USB drive for easy editing.. (+ More...)
See also: Agency Management System Selection Summit webinar series available on-demand