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for the week of Aug 1

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House Democrats Pass $3.5 Trillion Budget Resolution
House Democrats Pass $3.5 Trillion Budget Resolution
It is widely expected that the reconciliation package will include significant tax increases for both businesses and individuals. Learn More

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Small Commercial Client Satisfaction Declines, Interaction Insufficient
Nearly 1 in 3 small business insurance clients said they had to exert a great deal of effort to interact with their agent, up from 1 in 10 a year ago. Learn More
Applied Epic� Transformation: Browser Version, Commercial Connectivity and Benefits
Applied Epic® Transformation: Browser Version, Commercial Connectivity and Benefits
Applied announced the launch of a browser-native version of Applied Epic®, the expansion of Epic Quotes to improve commercial quoting, and support for brokers in the benefits market. Learn More
Company Auto Hits Personal Trailer: Is Coverage Excluded?
Company Auto Hits Personal Trailer: Is Coverage Excluded?
An insured backed his company's auto into his parents' personal trailer. Because his parents are also company members, the carrier is denying coverage based on the care, custody or control exclusion. Learn More
Risk Rating 2.0: FEMA Issues Agent Guide and September Training Dates
Risk Rating 2.0: FEMA Issues Agent Guide and September Training Dates
The new guide gives agents easy access to Risk Rating 2.0 information when completing a National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) application. Learn More
Building Inclusion Capacity: 3 Questions to Rethink Your Agency's Approach
Building Inclusion Capacity: 3 Questions to Rethink Your Agency's Approach
So much to do, so much impact to make—where do you start? These three questions will help you define and build inclusion. Learn More
3 Factors Buyers Look at in a Life Settlement
3 Factors Buyers Look at in a Life Settlement
For seniors with changing financial needs, a life settlement is often less intrusive than selling a home or taking a large draw from a retirement account. Learn More
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Best Practices Webinar Registration Open
Through these presentations, agents, brokers and industry professionals can make their agencies more efficient, profitable and sustainable. Learn More
Attract Talent by Offering Better Benefits
Big “I” Employee Benefits is a one-stop resource to help agency owners offer competitive benefits. Learn More
What’s a Tech Stack?
Attend the Agents Council for Technology Tech Summit on Oct. 13-14 to find out the answer to this question and many others. Learn More
You’re Invited: Cyber Liability Webinar
The webinar on Sept. 9 will cover the state of the cyber liability market, including ransomware, the top three incidents and predictions for the future. Learn More
Look Out for the Latest Big I Advantage® Newsletter
This special issue is devoted to highlighting the unique aspects of the Big “I” Professional Liability errors & omissions program. Learn More
Leadership Conference Registration Closes Sept. 10
The Big "I" Fall Leadership Conference will be held Sept. 29-Oct. 3. Learn More
AM Best Ratings: P-C Insurer Upgrades, Downgrades Increase
AM Best Ratings: P-C Insurer Upgrades, Downgrades Increase
AM Best rating actions for p-c carriers increased in the first half of 2021 with 10 upgrades and nine downgrades in the commercial lines segment and 16 upgrades and six downgrades in the personal lines segment. Learn More

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Classic Car Insurance Provider Hagerty to Go Public in SPAC Deal
Hagerty will join a growing list of other insurance companies that recently went public via special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), including Hippo and Lemonade. Learn More
5 Things to Ask Yourself Before Giving Up on Email Marketing
5 Things to Ask Yourself Before Giving Up on Email Marketing
Are you overwhelmed by trying to find the right content, subject lines, send time and platform? Before you throw in the towel, ask yourself these five questions. Learn More
Drunk Driver Buys Gas, Crashes: Does the CGL or Liquor Liability Respond?
Drunk Driver Buys Gas, Crashes: Does the CGL or Liquor Liability Respond?
Would commercial general liability or liquor liability respond to a claim where bodily injury is the result of a gas station selling fuel to an already intoxicated person? Learn More
Switched On: Avoid the Pitfalls of Changing Carriers
Switched On: Avoid the Pitfalls of Changing Carriers
Failing to match the old policy could result in catastrophic consequences for the client and a big errors & omissions claim. Learn More
Help Small Business Clients Attract and Retain Top Hires Affordably
Help Small Business Clients Attract and Retain Top Hires Affordably
In a challenging workforce and health insurance environment, offering small business clients an excepted benefits health insurance plan is one solution. Learn More
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Play Ball: Trusted Choice® Partners with MLB
In the “Home Field Advantage” campaign, Hall of Fame pitcher John Smoltz highlights independent agents’ value. Learn More
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