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for the week of Sep 1

Insight + Analysis for the Independent Agent

House Passes Federal Funding Legislation to Avoid NFIP Lapse
House Passes Federal Funding Legislation to Avoid NFIP Lapse
Earlier this week, the House passed bipartisan funding legislation that includes an extension of the National Flood Insurance Program through September 2021.

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Student of the Industry: Are You Watching the InsurTechs?
InsurTech startups received billions in funding in the first half of 2020. Here's a look at who some of them are, who they are selling for and what they are selling.
Why Now Is the Time to Think About Building Your A-Team
Why Now Is the Time to Think About Building Your A-Team
With COVID-19's impact, it's time to think about where your business is heading and what people you need to get there. Here are four tips to get the ball rolling.
Clean Brakes: Can a Divorcee Remove Their Ex from a PAP?
Clean Brakes: Can a Divorcee Remove Their Ex from a PAP?
When the ex-spouse is the second named insured on a personal auto policy and is being unresponsive, at what point are we able to remove them from the policy?
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Speaker Line-up for Big ‘I’ LET’s Virtual Summit Expands
Experts to present on storytelling, building your business and leveraging technology.
Right Start Training to Launch Oct. 8
This four-part webinar series teaches developing agency owners how to better position their agency for success, kicking off with agency operations.
Top Agencies Share Secrets of Success
The 2020 Best Practices Study Update is available and provides benchmarking figures and an analysis of the latest financial and operating results of participating agencies.
Customize the 'You Do You' Ad Campaign
The most recent national advertising campaign from Trusted Choice® is available to be customized for your agency.
Agentero Joins Agents Council for Technology
InsurTech innovator Agentero provides an agency growth engine that converts existing client data into actionable insights.
Tap Travelers for Technology Services BOPs
Need a market for your technology services clients? Look no further than Big “I” Markets.
Keep Up to Date with Insurance Illustrated
Insurance Illustrated features articles on topics such as contractual risk transfer, additional insureds, news and filings from ISO, FAQs, and more.
Participate in 2020 Agency Universe Study
In the current environment, your input is more important than ever as the industry seeks to understand the current situation and your outlook.
Big ‘I’ Sends Letters to Capitol Hill on NFIP and PPP
Big ‘I’ Sends Letters to Capitol Hill on NFIP and PPP
The Big "I" sent two letters to Congress this week advocating to extend the National Flood Insurance Program, set to expire on Sept. 30, and urging support for The Paycheck Protection Program Small Business Forgiveness Act.

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Maryland’s Angela Ripley Elected to Big ‘I’ Executive Committee
South Carolina’s Jon Jensen to remain as chairman for second term.
For Better or Worse: Coverage Considerations for Backyard Weddings
For Better or Worse: Coverage Considerations for Backyard Weddings
Many couples are considering small, at-home weddings these days that may limit the risk related to COVID-19. Here are three areas agents should discuss with clients before the event.
5 Tips for Strengthening Your Content Strategy
5 Tips for Strengthening Your Content Strategy
In a hardening market, your clients are doing their homework to make more informed buying decisions. Break through the noise with these five tips for developing your content strategy.
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Gain Tech Insights at Big ‘I’ LET’s Virtual Summit
Agents Council for Technology presents the Tech track on productivity, security and more at the Big "I" LET's Summit Oct. 19-22.
Trusted Choice® Make-A-Wish Campaign Launched
Big “I” members can support the cause by clicking the link in #EnsureHope social posts and by spreading the word.
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