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for the week of Dec 1

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Top 10 Online Articles on Independent Agent in 2021
Top 10 Online Articles on Independent Agent in 2021
Throughout 2021, the Big “I" and Independent Agent magazine have been hard at work answering your questions and helping you be there for your clients. Learn More

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5 Steps to Hiring and Retaining Talent in 2022
As COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc on the economy, 2022 will be a challenging year to find and keep workers. Build a successful hiring and retention strategy with these five tips. Learn More
Part 1: 22 Tips for P-C Producers to Rock 2022
Part 1: 22 Tips for P-C Producers to Rock 2022
The end of the year is the perfect time to set goals for the year ahead. Here's part one of a list of 22 ways to make 2022 your most successful year yet. Learn More
Should Your Agency Rely on a Carrier Portal to Access a Policy?
Should Your Agency Rely on a Carrier Portal to Access a Policy?
What is an agency’s responsibility or best practice regarding maintaining an electronic copy of the full policy document in their agency management system? Learn More
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Recapping a Phenomenal 125th Anniversary Year
Check out the special productions commemorating the anniversary, including a dedicated webpage, magazine insert and videos. Learn More
Brent Rineck Passes Away
Rineck served as chairman of NetVU’s Executive Board of Directors. Learn More
What’s New with Agency Standard of Care?
Change is a constant—and that includes insurance agents' legal standard of care and duty to advise. Learn More
Big ‘I’ Webinar on Health Insurance Compensation Disclosure Requirements Now Available
Big ‘I’ Webinar on Health Insurance Compensation Disclosure Requirements Now Available
The Big “I” has recorded a member-only webinar for agents handling group health plans subject to disclosure requirements effective Dec. 27. Learn More

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Independent Agents Anticipate Growth in 2022, Says Aon Programs Survey
Adapting to changing customer needs through product expansion is the primary way agencies are strategizing to grow in 2022. Learn More
Broker Led M&A Deal Flurry Set to Continue in 2022
Broker Led M&A Deal Flurry Set to Continue in 2022
Record valuations and the looming threat of a sizable increase to capital gains tax have been among the primary factors leading agency owners to sell. Learn More
Should the Cosigner on a Mortgage Be Added to the Homeowners Policy?
Should the Cosigner on a Mortgage Be Added to the Homeowners Policy?
An insured is buying a house and will have a cosigner on the mortgage. The cosigner would not have any ownership of the property. Can the cosigner be named in any way on the homeowners policy? Learn More
Ride-Along Coaching: It’s Not What You Think
Ride-Along Coaching: It’s Not What You Think
Coaches far too often have the wrong assumptions about how ride-along coaching works. Here are six ways to make your sales coaching more effective. Learn More
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Save on Shipping with UPS
Register with UPS now to save on holiday shipping expenses with your Big "I" member discount. Learn More
Need Nonstandard Homeowners Options?
Big “I" Markets has non-admitted solutions to meet your personal lines clients' needs. Learn More
Selective Package Celebrates 20-Year Anniversary
Big "I" Flood agents can access the portfolio of products to celebrate the 20-year Big I Advantage® and Selective Flood partnership. Learn More
5 Year-End HR Tasks to Survive the Great Resignation in 2022
5 Year-End HR Tasks to Survive the Great Resignation in 2022
For employers who want to recruit, retain and expand in 2022, here are five year-end actions to help prepare for the bumpy road. Learn More

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Big ‘I’ to Host Webinar on Producer Health Insurance Compensation Disclosure Requirements
Agents who handle group health plans subject to the new compensation disclosure requirements will need to comply effective Dec. 27. Learn More
6 Strategies for Sales Prospecting Success
6 Strategies for Sales Prospecting Success
Maximize the impact of your outreach with these tips to find the right people and lead them to action. Learn More
85% of Agents Place More Business with Connected Insurers, Says IVANS
85% of Agents Place More Business with Connected Insurers, Says IVANS
Independent agents want more digital connectivity with their insurer partners and insurers are responding, acknowledging the time savings and ease of doing business. Learn More
6 Components to Building a Winning Agency Team
6 Components to Building a Winning Agency Team
A great coach knows how to build a high-performing team. To do that, you need a blueprint because you can't build anything without a system to plug talented players into. Learn More
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