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for the week of Jul 1

Insight + Analysis for the Independent Agent

Big ‘I’ Releases 2023 Market Share Report
Big ‘I’ Releases 2023 Market Share Report
The independent agency channel is holding ground and making slow, steady gains in lines of business penetration, including homeowners. Learn More

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AN Radio: Navigating Client Communications in a Hard Market
Kelly Donahue-Piro, owner of Agency Performance Partners, sits down with two experienced agency presidents to share advice for how to interact with clients in the hard market. Learn More
What Is an ‘Act of God’ and Is It Excluded from a CGL?
What Is an ‘Act of God’ and Is It Excluded from a CGL?
A barge service was installing a boat lift for a client when the wind shifted directions and pushed the barge into another dock, causing $6,000 in property damage. The carrier is denying coverage because the boat was moved by the wind. Learn More

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The Trouble with 'All States' Workers Comp Coverage
​Lucky is the insurance agent whose commercial client's state of residence never changes and all their employees live and work in that same state. But, of course, life is never that simple. Learn More
Agency Nation Meets: Joan Woodward
Joan Woodward is president of the Travelers Institute and the trailblazing host of the “Wednesdays with Woodward" webinar series. Learn More
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ACT Meeting Oct. 5 in Columbus, Ohio
The Agents Council for Technology (ACT) will leverage feedback gathered from its workgroups and prior meetings to drive the approach and content. Learn More
Total Expert Joins ACT
Total Expert is a customer engagement platform for financial institutions. Learn More
Text Messaging and Customer Experience Webinar
Trusted Choice® and TechCompare vendor Textel are co-hosting a webinar on Aug. 23. Learn More
Check Out the Jewelry Box Blog
Jewelers Mutual Group's blog has content you can share with your clients to help them understand the need for standalone jewelry coverage. Learn More
Register for Big 'I' Fall Leadership Conference
Don't miss the Installation of Officers luncheon, Education Convocation and other opportunities to connect. Learn More
Trusted Choice® Launches Hard Market Toolkit
Trusted Choice® Launches Hard Market Toolkit
The toolkit assists Big “I" member agencies in navigating the current insurance market and helps them effectively communicate with their clients. Learn More

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Ivans Expands Commercial Lines on Distribution Platform, Launches Book Roll Solution
Ivans Distribution Platform now supports 12 commercial lines with automated appetite assessment and digitized submissions and quoting. Learn More
Legislation Making Tax Relief for Small Businesses Permanent Reintroduced in House
Legislation Making Tax Relief for Small Businesses Permanent Reintroduced in House
The deduction, which is scheduled to expire at the end of 2025, is heavily relied upon by many Big “I" members and their clients to expand their small businesses, hire more employees, and better serve their communities. Learn More
Is BAP UM/UIM Coverage Applicable When Driving an Unlisted Vehicle?
Is BAP UM/UIM Coverage Applicable When Driving an Unlisted Vehicle?
After a fatal accident in which the victim was hit by an underinsured driver while driving an unlisted tractor, the carrier says uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage does not apply. Learn More
4 Things to Do Before Using AI in the Hiring Process
4 Things to Do Before Using AI in the Hiring Process
Artificial intelligence tools have been praised for saving hiring managers valuable time and creating a diverse pool of applicants. But it’s important to address some big concerns before implementing AI in your HR department. Learn More
9 Strategies to Simplify Internships at Your Agency
9 Strategies to Simplify Internships at Your Agency
While it may be difficult to carve out the time to hire and plan for an intern, offering an internship program is a key way to solve your agency's hiring challenges. Learn More
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Quote Contracting Risks via Big ‘I’ Markets
Access Berkley Aspire’s broad excess & surplus appetite for many commercial, industrial, residential and specialty trade contractors. Learn More
ID Federation Joins ACT
ID Federation is a nonprofit group of insurance industry leaders. Learn More
License and Permit Bonds Made Quick and Convenient
Big “I" Markets partner Goldleaf Surety Services now offers an online, automated application and approval process. Learn More
Don’t Miss Big 'I' Fall Leadership Conference
The conference will take place Sept. 6-10 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Learn More
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