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for the week of Sep 1

Insight + Analysis for the Independent Agent

InVEST® Announces Teacher, Volunteer of the Year
​The 2018 InVEST® Teacher of the Year is Linda Bruno, a business teacher at Dryden High School in upstate New York, and the 2018 InVEST Volunteer of the Year is John Scheck, a claims representative at Insurance Planning Inc. in Hays, Kansas.
Consider Home Business Insurance for Artisans
Home-based business owners may think their homeowners or renters policies will cover the cost of loss or damage to business equipment. In reality, most policies exclude coverage.
Success Story: Member Enjoys a Smooth Cyber Sale
​Big "I" member Kathy Yeager of Berger Briggs Insurance & Risk Solutions, Inc. in New Mexico recently tried the new Big “I" Markets Coalition cyber product and was pleased with the process and outcome.
Don’t Miss the Introduction to Coalition Cyber Liability Webinar
​Join Big "I" Markets on Thursday, Oct. 4 at 2-3 p.m. ET for an introductory webinar to the Coalition cyber liability product, now available through Big "I" Markets.
In Retirement Planning, Timing Is Everything
If you've outgrown your SIMPLE IRA plan or simply want to change to a 401(k) plan, your window of opportunity is upon you.
Your Fellow Members Need Your Help!
With your help, the Trusted Choice Disaster Relief Fund can help our members recover from their losses and get back to serving their communities.
Have Your Say: Second Annual J.D. Power Survey
Any licensed agent who works with insurance carriers in a member agency is eligible to participate!
Help Agents Facing Hurricane Florence
​As families and businesses anticipate devastating flooding and damage from Hurricane Florence, you can help by donating to the Trusted Choice® Disaster Relief Fund.
Share Post-Florence Tips with Your Customers
If your customers are affected by Hurricane Florence, help them take the first steps toward recovery by sharing these post-disaster tips via your social media outlets and agency website.
Participate in the Second Annual J.D. Power Survey
Participants will receive a $50 Amazon gift code for taking the time to complete the survey, as well as a complimentary summary of the study results.
Trusted Choice® Reaches 2018 Make-A-Wish® Campaign Goal
Trusted Choice® will again donate $150,000 to Make-A-Wish® to help grant the wishes of children in need.
Check Out Highlights from the 2018 Best Practices Study Update
The Best Practices for Agency Operations webinar series will conclude on Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 2 p.m. ET with a presentation that provides highlights from the upcoming 2018 Best Practices Study Update.
InVEST® Appoints First-Ever InVEST® Graduate as Chair of National Board
​InVEST® recently appointed Lindsey Shank, an an InVEST student back in 1999, as  the new chair of its national board.
Secure Your Spot: Free Agency Risk Management Webinar Oct. 3
Register for a free webinar, to take place Oct. 3 at 2 p.m. ET, and learn about the digital dangers lurking in an agency's marketing presence,
Trusted Choice® Distracted Driving Campaign Receives Praise
The Trusted Choice® Distracted Driving campaign includes videos, graphics and ads for Big “I" members to use in their marketing materials.
Turn to Big ‘I’ Markets for Non-Standard Homeowners and Rental Markets
Big "I" Markets offers markets for non-standard homeowners or rental dwellings, non-standard condominium unit owners, non-standard renters, and non-standard vacant dwellings.
Review the Impact of Tax Reform on Your Finances
​The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act became law last December and contains a number of provisions that take effect this year.
Breaking Down Chubb’s Small Business BOP
Chubb's BOP helps protect small business owners with up to $30 million in revenue, in more than 500 business classes.
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