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Are You Prepared for Rising Interest Rates?
Expert advice on how to respond to increasing interest rates. This article covers what parts of agency financing that interest rates will and won't affect, agency values, agency loans and cash management.
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Having trouble placing Personal Auto policies?
Agents that have tried and failed to obtain auto insurance for a SC client within the past 60 days and have registered with the Associated Auto Insurers Plan of South Carolina (AAIPSC) may apply for coverage under the state's auto assigned risk plan.
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ACT security guide for agencies
The Agents Council for Technology (ACT) Security Issues Work Group has collected several resources all on one place to help you protect your agency against tomorrow's threats. Review their Security Issues Guide to understand risks, discover solutions and check out the wealth of resources available. Summarized pocket version also available for download.
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Best Practices creates online guide to customer service
This online guide by IIABA's Best Practices study provides direction to help you to confidently and efficiently provide meaningful, valuable and profitable customer service as a foundation of your business.
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View these NFIP videos to keep up with recent flood insurance changes
Flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program is constantly changing. A new series of short videos explains the key elements of changes to the NFIP effective April 1, 2017 along with other resources for future updates.
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Big "I" membership offers two ways to attract new talent
Save costs by hiring a 'pre-retired' industry veteran to work remotely with WAHVE, or post openings and search resumes of other professionals using the Big 'I' Career Center.
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Retire from the office life, but not the work
Retirement doesn't have to be the end of your career and earning potential. WAHVE helps retirees supplement their income on their terms with a second career in the insurance industry.
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ACT releases hard-trends report
IIABA's Agents Council for Technology has released the first phase of an initiative to identify key trends affecting the future of the independent insurance agency system. Seven were identified and evaluated in this report: mobile first, digital life, connected society, demographic diversity, big data, insurance risk changes and privacy regulation.
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Trusted Choice Freedom Campaign CL materials now available
Commercial lines consumers can now be targeted with Trusted Choice Freedom Campaign materials. Select and customize materials for free through the Agency Resource Center and get up to &850 back on expenses through the Marketing Reimbursement Program.
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Accelerate your speed to revenue with Docusign
Did you know that DocuSign is used by 11 of the top 15 insurance carriers? DocuSign is the global standard for eSignature®, which is why the IIABA (the Big 'I') has endorsed DocuSign as the official electronic signature platform for our members.
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Share these "Coming Out of Lay-up" tip sheets with clients
Boats, even small ones, are complicated to take out of storage, even from a secure facility. The bigger the boat or ship, the more that needs to be checked and prepped. Big 'I' Markets partner Chubb is sharing their updated 'Coming Out of Lay-Up' tip sheet, along with a full length 'Coming Out of Lay-Up' brochure. Developed by Chubb's team of highly experienced marine specialists, these education resources are designed to help yacht and boat owners store their vessels safely over the winter and ensure readiness for spring.
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Insurbanc video series
Insurbanc, the bank for independent agents founded by independent agents, has been publishing a series of video interviews on financial issues important for agency management. Topics include agency perpetuation, current agency merger market and more.
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Download our Electronic Delivery Consent Form template
As technology becomes more ingrained, it is important to have the tools to meet consumers’ digital habits, particularly in their willingness to receive documents electronically. When implemented correctly, electronic delivery can save time and money while meeting consumer preferences and reducing legal exposures. Our forms and procedures template is compliant with the federal eSIGN Act.
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More than half of national Best Practices agencies use Caliper
More than half (55%) of the top-performing agencies studied by our national association to identify best practices use Caliper for pre-employment assessments, talent development or transforming corporate culture, all while taking advantage of their Big 'I' member discount.
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FREE E&O webinar on proper claims advocacy
Advocating on behalf of customers after the denial of a claim is something that most agents see as part of the value proposition they bring to customers. It is also considered by E&O defense attorneys as one of the most dangerous things agents could do when it comes to E&O claims. See the Big 'I' Professional Liability and Swiss Re Corporate Solutions webinar 'Avoiding E&O Exposure When Advocating for Customer Claims.'
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Is auto insurance enough? What customers should also have on the road
Most motorists assume if they have “full coverage” on their vehicle, they’re fully covered. Yet roughly one in eight drivers is uninsured or underinsured. An RLI Excess Uninsured Motorist/Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM) Endorsement ensures coverage for your customer in the event they are injured in an accident caused by the owner or operator of an uninsured or underinsured vehicle.
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Personal Umbrella Policy Claims Scenarios
Today’s legal environment calls for extra protection for almost all your clients. Ask every new and current customer about a Personal Umbrella Policy and use these claims scenarios to illustrate the protection it offers
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RLI offers customizable marketing materials
Big 'I' membership offers access to RLI's Personal Umbrella Policy and Home Business Insurance products. Informing your clients about these coverages is easy through their free, customizable marketing materials.
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Take another look at RLI PUP & home business insurance policies
RLI's personal umbrella and in-home business policies are a smart choice for your customer for the protection it offers and a smart choice for your agency come claims time.
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Big "I" Professional Liability Program
Our E&O program provides superior customer service and expertise by IIABSC, and the program's national oversight committee is comprised of Big 'I' members.
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Securing Umbrellas for Bad Drivers
Don't let a bad driving record deter you from offering an umbrella. RLI Insurance will accept most households with up to four violations and three at-fault accidents without requiring a motor vehicle report. Big “I” members have access to two highly rated personal umbrella carriers. Access both from our website.
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Recent Graduates still searching for insurance positions
The Insurance Career Center is a great site to promote your entry-level jobs and internships. Your postings are automatically pushed to thousands of InVEST graduates, promoted to more than 100 colleges offering insurance and risk management degrees and shared with other young talent looking to jump into the insurance industry.
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Waive Your Fireman’s Fund Agency E&O Deductibles
Big 'I' Professional Liability's Fireman’s Fund agency E&O policy waives deductibles for agencies remaining claims-free and continuously insured for five years.
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Higher E&O Limits are the Icing on the Cake
Providing excess coverage that includes protection over top of your E&O coverage, the Penn National Insurance Agents’ Umbrella Program is the icing on the cake. Contact the IIABSC Agency for details.
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