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for the week of Jun 1

Insight + Analysis for the Independent Agent

The Big 'I' Issues Apology for Rusbuldt Remarks
The Big 'I' Issues Apology for Rusbuldt Remarks
​The Big “I” would like to sincerely apologize for an unfortunate interview segment that was conducted at the 2023 Big “I” Legislative Conference between president & CEO Bob Rusbuldt and Fox News host Jesse Watters in April. Learn More

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AN Radio: Next Generation Insurance Careers
​What does the next generation want in a career? How does the insurance industry align with what Generation Z wants in a profession? Find out on this episode of Agency Nation Radio. Learn More
What Is the Difference Between a Crime Policy and a Fidelity Bond?
What's the Difference Between a Crime Policy and a Fidelity Bond?
Experts outline the differences in coverage and scope. Learn More
Website Accessibility Litigation Continues To Rise
Website Accessibility Litigation Continues To Rise
Here's what to do if your agency website is targeted by a demand letter. Learn More
Midyear Figures Put InsurPac on Record Fundraising Pace
Midyear Figures Put InsurPac on Record Fundraising Pace
Beyond supporting candidates that are friendly to small businesses and the independent agency system, a strong PAC ensures that agent voices are being heard throughout the halls of Congress. Learn More
Listen Up: Meet Young Agent Andrew Silva
"It takes the human element and an in-depth knowledge of our client’s business to creatively solve their challenges," says young agent Andrew Silva. "The wall we’re trying to break down is proving we’re not just a line item on their expense books, but a member of the team." Learn More
Listen Up: Meet Young Agent Brooke Feldmeyer
"There are so many opportunities within the industry and oftentimes recent college graduates don’t see that," says young agent Brooke Feldmeyer. "I think the solution is getting involved in universities and getting more face-to-face experience with students." Learn More
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Supercharge Your Closing Ratio
Attend a July 13 webinar to learn lead nurturing techniques that deliver results. Learn More
Big ‘I’ Takes Home IMCA Awards
The awards were presented at the Insurance Marketing and Communications Association (IMCA) Ignite 2023 conference. Learn More
QuoteItNow Makes Flood Quoting Easy
Big “I” Flood partner Selective's self-service flood quoting tool, QuoteItNow, can be added right to your agency's website. Learn More
Beat the Heat with RLI Personal Umbrella
Playing in pools and winging water ballons are great ways to stay cool, but accidents happen. Learn More
Register Now for Big ‘I’ Fall Leadership Conference
Join us Sept. 6-10, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for our 2023 Big "I" Fall Leadership Conference! Learn More
Commercial Building: New Roof Damage Over Pre-Existing Damage?
Commercial Building: New Roof Damage Over Pre-Existing Damage?
The building's previous owner may have not replaced the roof after a previous hail storm, and the carrier denied the current owner's claim after a more recent hail storm because it's classified as old damage. Learn More

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Commercial Property Insurance Prices Rise Again, Cyber Moderates
The aggregate price change for lines of U.S. commercial insurance was up 5.6% for the first quarter, compared to the 4.8% increase in the fourth quarter of 2022. Learn More
Customers Move to Usage-Based Insurance as Auto Rates Surge
Customers Move to Usage-Based Insurance as Auto Rates Surge
Nearly one-third (31%) of U.S. auto insurance customers have seen their rates increase in the past year, leading to the largest decline in customer satisfaction in 20 years. Learn More
6 Ways to Position Your Agency to Maximize Perpetuation Options
6 Ways to Position Your Agency to Maximize Perpetuation Options
A time will come when agency owners must decide whether they will sell externally to a third-party buyer or sell internally to family or key stakeholders. Learn More
Listen Up: Meet Young Agent Joseph Iten
"When I came out of college, the agency was still mailing paper applications," says young agent Joseph Iten. "It’s been a push for me to bring everything up to speed and teach the older generations to use technology like e-payments and e-signatures." Learn More
Listen Up: Meet Young Agent Ashton Fee
"Automation and generational changes in the way that people do business is a challenge," says young agent Ashton Fee, describing "the 'click a button and get a quote' mentality." Learn More
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Coalition Responds to MOVEit Hack
Coalition’s cyber liability products can be quoted and bound through Big “I” Markets. Learn More
New Summer-Themed Social Content
Make your customers aware of the tailored protection that only an independent agent can provide. Learn More
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