For the second time in history, InsurPac, the Big 'I' federal political action committee (PAC), is a ONE MILLION dollar PAC — the largest property & casualty agent PAC in the nation by far. In addition to setting an overall goal, IIABA set goals for each individual state to reach by the end of 2013. IIAB of South Carolina surpassed our state goal again in 2013 with more than $44,000 in exceeding contributions Read more...

The SC Department of Insurance issued an order last month relative to insurers’ use of catastrophe models. This order incorporates recommendations from the Catastrophe Model Review Panel based upon their evaluation of the use of hurricane catastrophe models in rate filings in South Carolina. Read more...

Agency license renewals must be completed by Jan. 31, 2014. Licensing renewal fee is $40 with a completed renewal application. Agencies may renew online through the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR) or by submitting a paper renewal form. Read more...

WASHINGTON, D.C., March 4, 2014 — The Big “I” applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for passing H.R. 3370, the “Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2013,” by Reps. Michael Grimm (R-N.Y.) and Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) this evening under “suspension of the rules” requiring a two-thirds vote in favor. Read more...

Our national association commended the U.S. Dept. of Treasury’s Federal Insurance Office (FIO) for the release of the long-awaited report on “How To Modernize And Improve The System Of Insurance Regulation In The United States.” The report was required by the Dodd-Frank Act of 2010. Read more...

This series combines leadership development with the opportunity to practice problem-solving techniques for management-related issues. It is for existing pricipals, managers and young agents. Read more...

The South Carolina Department of Insurance regulates all aspects of the insurance market. Read more...