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for the week of Feb 1

Insight + Analysis for the Independent Agent

Expect the Unexpected: 2022 Commercial Property Outlook
Expect the Unexpected: 2022 Commercial Property Outlook
Catastrophic weather events are adding to the myriad other challenges facing the commercial property insurance market. Learn More

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Don’t Miss Early-Bird Registration for 2022 Big ‘I’ Legislative Conference
The Big “I" Legislative Conference will be held April 27-29 at the Renaissance Washington, D.C. Downtown Hotel. Learn More
Top College Risk Management and Insurance Programs in 2022
Top College Risk Management and Insurance Programs in 2022
The survey highlights the top 20 schools in the U.S. offering risk management and insurance programs. Learn More
Big ‘I’ Testifies Before Congress on Pandemic Risk
Big ‘I’ Testifies Before Congress on Pandemic Risk
The Big "I" noted that pandemics produce an immense magnitude of potential financial losses and do not allow for an insurance-like spreading of risk. Learn More
Breaking Bad: Is Meth Lab Cleanup Costs Covered as Vandalism Damage?
Breaking Bad: Is Meth Lab Cleanup Costs Covered as Vandalism Damage?
An apartment housing management company discovered high methamphetamine presence after evicting a tenant. The carrier denied the cleanup claim, saying that meth damage isn't covered under vandalism. Learn More
3 Types of Sales Trigger Events to Jump-Start Conversations
3 Types of Sales Trigger Events to Jump-Start Conversations
Trigger-event marketing leverages events as a source of content for reaching prospects and clients. Learn More
How to Protect Your Agency When Accepting Digital Payments
How to Protect Your Agency When Accepting Digital Payments
Accepting digital payments can help improve the customer experience but comes with numerous cybersecurity challenges. Here's an overview of the benefits and risks. Learn More
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Big ‘I’ Seeks Nominations for 2022-2023
Agents can nominate themselves to be considered for a committee, task force or subsidiary board appointment. Learn More
Big ‘I’ President & CEO Meets with Sen. Rubio
Issues crucial to the insurance and financial service industry were discussed at the luncheon for business leaders. Learn More
LAAIA To Hold Insurance Career Fair April 7
The Latin American Association of Insurance Agencies (LAAIA) is holding its annual career fair on Thursday, April 7, in Coral Gables, Florida. Learn More
New Coalition Executive Risks Product on Big ‘I’ Markets
Big “I” Markets registered agents can now access the Executive Risks platform from their Coalition Dashboard. Learn More
Home Business Insurance for Real Estate Businesses
Remind your clients who own businesses tied to real estate of the importance of an RLI home business insurance policy. Learn More
Joyn Insurance Joins Agents Council for Technology
Joyn is a fully virtual managing general agent (MGA) that underwrites commercial insurance for small and middle market companies. Learn More
7 Issues Agents Will Address at the 2022 Big ‘I’ Legislative Conference
7 Issues Agents Will Address at the 2022 Big ‘I’ Legislative Conference
During the conference, independent insurance agents and brokers from across the country will share their perspectives with legislators on issues important to the independent agency system. Learn More

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2022 Big ‘I’ Legislative Conference: D.C. Vaccine, Mask Requirements Lifted
Following the announcement by Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, the Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel will no longer require proof of vaccination or indoor use of masks for conference attendees. Learn More
Washington State Regulator Seeks to Ban the Use of Credit Information, Again
Washington State Regulator Seeks to Ban the Use of Credit Information, Again
Unless struck down by the state's courts, the regulatory ban is scheduled to take effect on March 4 and will remain in place for at least three years. Learn More
Senate Expected to Pass Legislation to Extend NFIP
Senate Expected to Pass Legislation to Extend NFIP
As of press time, the U.S. Senate was expected to pass legislation that would fund the government through March 11, 2022, and extend the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) for the same period. Learn More
The Hanover Releases State of Specialty Insurance Report
The Hanover Releases State of Specialty Insurance Report
The report studied how agencies approach specialty lines, such as the key factors they consider in the placement decision-making process. Learn More
When Does the Continuous Seepage Exclusion Start in a Homeowners Policy?
When Does the Continuous Seepage Exclusion Start in a Homeowners Policy?
A carrier denied a claim for floor damage after a condensation line leaked because of the time period over which the leak occured. Learn More
3 in 4 Consumers Would Work with Insurance Agents Again, Says Agentero
3 in 4 Consumers Would Work with Insurance Agents Again, Says Agentero
The study highlights the important role specialists play among different generations by examining consumer views on working with intermediaries across different industries. Learn More
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