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for the week of Jan 1

Insight + Analysis for the Independent Agent

Attract the Best Talent with the Big ‘I’ Hires Toolkit
Created exclusively for independent agents and brokers, the toolkits are based on research conducted with focus groups of top-performing agents from various independent agencies.
Big ‘I’ Legislative Conference: Young Agent Scholarships Available
First-time young agent attendees to the Big "I" Legislative Conference, to take place May 8-10 in Washington, D.C., can apply for a $500 scholarship.
Cover Commercial Autos with Big ‘I’ Markets
To find commercial auto coverage for your clients, log in to Big "I" Markets, where you will find three carriers to choose from: Travelers, MetLife and Progressive.
Curiosity: Today’s Secret Sales Weapon
Salespeople can succeed by demonstrating the fourth most common success factor revealed by psychometric research: curiosity.
Did Santa Bring Jewelry?
If your customers are relying solely on their homeowners insurance for jewelry coverage, their jewelry may not be properly protected.
Be a Trusted Adviser for Multicultural Groups
Be strategic in building your business by tapping into diverse markets.
Secure Your Spot: Free Risk Management Webinar
Agency Risk Management Essentials: Commercial Lines – Back to Basics is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 6 at 2 p.m. ET.
ADA Website Accessibility Compliance: Answers to Your Questions
To address some our your questions about how the Americans with Disabilities Act affects your agency website, we have created a FAQ document.
Learn About Our Recruiting Solution for Agents
Register for a free webinar on Thursday, Jan. 24 at 2 p.m. ET to find how Big "I" Hires can benefit your agency's recruitement process.
How to Go After Diverse Markets in Your Community
Three U.S. minority groups posess $3.4 trillion of buying power,. Here's a few tips on how to translate that spending power into your business.
Apply for the 2019 Trusted Choice® Marketing Reimbursement Program
New members and first-time MRP users can receive up to $1,250 by cobranding their advertising and marketing efforts using the Trusted Choice logo and branding materials.
Live Webinar: Deliver World-Class Claims Experience with DocuSign
Register for a webinar next Thursday, Jan. 17 at 2 p.m. ET to see how DocuSign can help you.
Register for a Free Commercial Lines Risk Management Webinar
Agency Risk Management Essentials: Commercial Lines – Back to Basics is scheduled for Feb. 6 at 2 p.m. ET.
Keep Travel Coverage Top of Mind
​As a Big “I" member, you can offer your clients travel insurance through Big “I" Markets partner carrier Travel Insured International.
Be Aggressive—Tap into Diverse Markets
The racial and ethnic makeup of the U.S. is changing at a very rapid pace, which means your customer base is changing, too.
Does Your Agency Have the Right Stuff?
2019 marks the beginning of a new three-year Best Practices Study cycle, which means the Big "I" are now accepting nominations for agencies.
Start the New Year with a New Hire
The Big "I" recently launched a new program to help members attract, access and hire the best possible candidates. SIgn up for a free trial!
Don’t Miss the Next Risk Management Webinar
Agency Risk Management Essentials: Commercial Lines – Back to Basics is scheduled for Feb. 6, 2019 at 2 p.m. ET. Reserve your spot!
InsurBanc Assists Historic Agency
In 2017, Chase, Clarke, Stewart & Fontana, a full-service insurance agency in Springfield, Massachusetts, found itself at a crossr​​oads and turned to InsurBanc for help.
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​127 South Peyton Street
Alexandria VA 22314
​phone: 800.221.7917
fax: 703.683.7556
email: info@iiaba.net

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