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for the week of Oct 1

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4 Scary HR Stories and What You Can Learn From Them
4 Scary HR Stories and What You Can Learn From Them
Unlike Halloween, the workplace does not need to be a scary place. Learn More

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CMS Releases FAQ on Medicare Regulations
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued an FAQ for agents and brokers about the implementation of the new Medicare marketing recording requirements. Learn More
M&A Activity Falls 14% in 2022
M&A Activity Falls 14% in 2022
Even as the fall reflected a return to "normal" after a spike in mergers & acquisitions last year, the third quarter of 2022 was the second-busiest quarter for M&A activity ever. Learn More
6 Criteria for Finding the Right Commercial Insurance Solutions for Your Agency
6 Criteria for Finding the Right Commercial Insurance Solutions for Your Agency
Agents who effectively harness online technologies into their service offerings will be able to offer more value to their commercial clients. Learn More
How to Develop a Commercial Lines Application Checklist
How to Develop a Commercial Lines Application Checklist
The experts weigh in on resources for developing a general checklist of questions to ask commercial applicants. Learn More
AN Radio: Knowledge Is Power with Angela Trimble
AN Radio: Knowledge Is Power with Angela Trimble
​​Angela Trimble, owner of TrustPoint Insurance & Real Estate in Burlington, Kansas, discusses her path to agency leadership, as well as the biggest challenges she faces and her knowledge-based approach to service. Learn More
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2023 Big ‘I’ Winter Meeting Registration Open
Register today to attend the 2023 Big "I" Winter Meeting on Jan. 18-21, 2023 in Savannah, Georgia. Learn More
New Agency Risk Management Resources
The Big “I” Professional Liability team created two new materials to assist Big “I” member agencies. Learn More
Learn the Basics About Bonds
If you've ever been stumped by a question about bonds, Big “I" Markets partner Goldleaf Surety Services is here to help. Learn More
IIAN Nextgen Chair Wins Rising Star Award
Jon Hongsermeir was named to the Rising Stars Special Report 2022. Learn More
Women Quit Leadership Roles Faster Than Ever
Women Quit Leadership Roles Faster Than Ever
For every woman at the director level who gets promoted, two female directors are choosing to leave their company, according to the McKinsey & Co. and LeanIn study. Learn More

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What Independent Agents Need to Know About Video Marketing
Whether you're offering friendly advice or a sense of reassuring authority, video marketing allows your brand persona to shine. Learn More
Property Value Estimator: Who Is Liable for Underinsured Homeowners Claim?
Property Value Estimator: Who Is Liable for Underinsured Homeowners Claim?
If an agency uses a carrier’s property cost estimator evaluation tool to come up with a valuation on a risk, who is liable if the risk is underinsured? Learn More
4 Easy Ways to Level Up Your Giving
4 Easy Ways to Level Up Your Giving
​The more you give, the more you get. To some, it's just an old saying but any independent agent with a charitable giving program will tell you it's true. Learn More
Marketing Technology: Get More by Doing Less
Marketing Technology: Get More by Doing Less
Through industry consolidation and collaboration, it is becoming easier to stay on top of digital marketing trends. Learn More
What Do You Think?
What markets does your agency specialize in?
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Calling All HR Gurus, Crop Insurance Experts and More
Independent Agent magazine is seeking agents to discuss how their agency is tackling the challenging issue of hiring and retention.  Learn More
From Fast Food to Fine Dining, Think Big ‘I’ Markets
Big “I” Markets partner offers products for your restaurant clients. Learn More
New Agency-Company Appointment Contracts Guide
The Big “I” Office of General Council published a general guide on common provisions in appointment contracts. Learn More
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