Dedicated to community service in South Carolina and to promoting a positive public image for members of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of South Carolina and the entire insurance industry. More than $600,000 contributed to programs supporting our purpose.
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WHY we help
Our Purpose
Since 1984, the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of South Carolina Foundation has provided support for charitable, educational, public safety and scientific endeavors that serve both the public and the insurance industry.
Our Success
The Foundation has contributed over a half-million dollars to programs that improve safety, deter crime, provide insurance education or support charitable initiatives that meet our purpose.
Our Support
The IIABSC Foundation has benefited from the generous contributions of individual agents and company executives, agencies, local associations, insurance companies, company foundations and individuals that support our purpose.
WHO we help
Scholarships and Internships:
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The IIABSC Foundation offers an annual college scholarship program specifically for eligible children of IIABSC Agency Members. Five $1,000 Scholarships are awarded each year. Please see eligibility requirements on the
scholarship webpage. Scholarship Applications are usually due by December 31 each year.
- It has provided scholarships to students at the following schools:
- University of South Carolina Moore School of Business Risk and Insurance Program
- Clemson University Business School (Frank A. Thompson Scholarship and IIABSC Endowment)
- College of Charleston (Robert C. Heffron Scholarship)
- Appalachian State University
- UNC Charlotte
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Certified Insurance Counselor. It supports scholarships to the CIC Institute for agents pursuing the CIC designation.
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Agents Continuing Education & Leadership Training
IIABSC Foundation sponsors
IIABSC Education Programs for agents' professional and personal growth and IIABSC Young Agents participation in IIABA leadership events.
Community Service
It has provided support for SC Arson Hotline, Clemson 4-H, SC Safety Council, SC Fire Marshall and several other community service organizations.
How YOU can help?
The primary support for the IIABSC Foundation comes through generous contributions from Big “I" members and supporters.
- You can help continue the association's public service tradition by including a tax-deductible donation on your annual renewal form or donate online at any time.
- A great way to honor or remember your industry colleagues is with a memorial or honorary donation to the Foundation.