Skip Ribbon Commands
Skip to main content
FacebookTwitterYoutube
Tect Trends and Resources for the Independent Agent

News & Views

for the week of Jan 1

Insight + Analysis for the Independent Agent

Democrats Push Forward with Build Back Better Package
Democrats Push Forward with Build Back Better Package
The Big “I” will continue to advocate against the most harmful tax provisions of the package, including capping or eliminating the 20% small business deduction. Learn More

Advertisement

Americans Split on Buying Insurance from Amazon, Tesla
As many as 55% of consumers would be interested in buying a hypothetical insurance product from Amazon over traditional insurance carriers, according to a report by Breeze. Learn More
How Telematics Can Mitigate Personal Auto Hard Market Pricing
How Telematics Can Mitigate Personal Auto Hard Market Pricing
Understand the basics of telematics, how to address privacy concerns and how this powerful tool can help clients manage policy rate increases. Learn More
Insurance Agency M&A Broke All-Time Record in 2021
Insurance Agency M&A Broke All-Time Record in 2021
The increase in agency merger & acquisition rates was caused by investors flush with capital continuing to meet an increasing supply of aging owners taking advantage of all-time high valuations. Learn More
Why You Should Offer Employee Benefits with Workers Comp
Why You Should Offer Employee Benefits with Workers Comp
Why do some agencies pass up the opportunity for additional revenue—and the opportunity to further serve their clients—when it comes to offering group employee benefits? Learn More
Should All Remote Employees’ Addresses Be Listed in Workers Comp Policy?
Should All Remote Employees’ Addresses Be Listed in Workers Comp Policy?
When employees work from home, is it necessary to list all employees’ home addresses as a workplace for workers compensation to apply? Learn More
line divider
ACT Virtual 2022 Tech Summit Registration Now Open
Register for the Agents Council for Technology Tech Summit, to be held virtually April 19-20, and stay tuned for more details. Learn More
Apply for Dan Fulwider Award
The award recognizes the Big "I" member who has gone above and beyond to impact their community. Learn More
Get Personal Lines Access via Big ‘I’ Markets
Need market access for standard personal lines? Look no further. Learn More
Goldleaf Surety Makes Bonds Easy
Big “I" Markets bond partner Goldleaf Surety is here when you need help navigating the world of surety bonds. Learn More
Does Your E&O Coverage Match Your Operation?
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions and the Big "I" have a program that will fit any type of operation. Learn More
Supreme Court Rejects COVID-19 Vaccine and Testing Mandate
Supreme Court Rejects COVID-19 Vaccine and Testing Mandate
The U.S. Supreme Court was divided in both cases at a time of escalating coronavirus infections driven by the omicron variant. Learn More

Advertisement

2022 Digital Trends: Translate Client Data into Insights
With consumer expectations and data collection methods shifting, first-party data and artificial intelligence (AI) will be key themes in 2022. Learn More
8 Reasons to Revamp Agent Onboarding
Your onboarding process shouldn't cause you to lose momentum with your new hire. Here are eight reasons to invest in an agent onboarding revamp. Learn More
Setting Building Limits to Include Restoration Contractor Costs
Since the restoration contractor invoice is paid out of the building limit, how can an agent ensure the cost is covered? Should the price of the building be inflated? Learn More
3 Tips to Rethink your Approach to Recruiting Diverse Talent
When pursuing diverse talent, taking new approaches to the recruiting process will help you be successful in finding candidates in places that you haven't considered before. Learn More
line divider
Survey: Where Is Our Industry with MFA?
Provide your input on how multifactor authentication is being implemented in the industry by completing a short survey. Learn More
Industry Trailblazer Ernesta G. Procope Passes Away
Procope, a Big "I" member, was instrumental in banning redlining in New York. Learn More
Watch Interview of Chris Boggs on Workers Comp Book
Boggs, Big "I" executive director of risk management and education, was interviewed by AM Best about his book. Learn More
Invest™ Partners with Donegal®
The partnership will bring enhanced insurance education to Pennsylvania. Learn More
image 
 
​127 South Peyton Street
Alexandria VA 22314
​phone: 800.221.7917
fax: 703.683.7556
email: info@iiaba.net

Follow Us!


​Empowering Trusted Choice®
Independent Insurance Agents.