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News & Views

for the week of Apr 1

Insight + Analysis for the Independent Agent

Tax Incentives to Offer a Retirement Plan in Your Agency
The SECURE Act 2.0 provides tax credits that can subsidize the cost of a Simple IRA retirement plan. Learn More
Convenient Access to Commercial Bonds
Did you know that Big “I’’ Markets partner Goldleaf Surety Services offers an online portal for commercial bonds? Learn More
State of the Association: ‘New Spirit’ Making the Big ‘I’ Stronger
State of the Association: ‘New Spirit’ Making the Big ‘I’ Stronger
Mike McBride, Big “I" chairman, announced that the state of the association is strong and—despite the challenges posed by the hard market—is getting stronger. Learn More

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Big ‘I’ Presents InsurPac Awards
This week, at the 2024 Big “I" Legislative Conference, the Big "I" presented the annual InsurPac National Championship, Eagle awards and the 2023 Bernard J. Burns Award. Learn More
Big ‘I’ Presents Member Awards
Big ‘I’ Presents Member Awards
This week, the Big “I” presented several awards to the members that represent the best of the association, such as the Woodworth Memorial Award, Inclusive Excellence Champion and more. Learn More
Rep. McHenry Is Big ‘I’ Legislator of the Year
Rep. McHenry Is Big ‘I’ Legislator of the Year
U.S. House Financial Services Committee Chairman Patrick McHenry (R-North Carolina) was presented with the 2023 Gerald Solomon Big “I" Legislator of the Year Award. Learn More
Sen. Rounds: Keeping Insurance State-Regulated
Sen. Rounds: Keeping Insurance State-Regulated
Sen. Mike Rounds (R-South Dakota), spoke to Big “I” members on the importance of keeping insurance state-regulated, the impacts of inflation, and the inevitability of artificial intelligence (AI). Learn More
Rep. Torres: Valuing Bipartisanship for the Good of the Country
Rep. Torres: Valuing Bipartisanship for the Good of the Country
Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-New York), spoke to Big “I” members about the importance of civil discourse in politics, reaching across the aisle for the good of the country, and building and leveraging relationships. Learn More
Young Agent Scholarship Winner: No Greater Job of Service Than Insurance
Young Agent Scholarship Winner: No Greater Job of Service Than Insurance
Abigail Whorton, the recipient of this year’s Herndon First-Timer Scholarship Award, is a second-generation insurance agent. Learn More
Big ‘I’ Legislative Conference Issues Briefing Released
Big ‘I’ Legislative Conference Issues Briefing Released
Watch the virtual issues briefing outlining the top issues that will be the focus of next week’s Legislative Conference. Learn More

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Agency Nation Meets: Mindi Zissman
Mindi Zissman is the president of Zissman Media, a business-to-business content firm specializing in the risk, insurance and compliance industries. Learn More
Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in March
Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in March
March may be in like a lion and out like a lamb, but the crisis in the personal lines segment continues as costs from catastrophes rise steeply. Learn More
Can a Dissolved Business Still Insure Vehicles on a BAP?
Can a Dissolved Business Still Insure Vehicles on a BAP?
The insured does not want to cancel the business auto policy nor transfer the vehicles to his personal name and personal auto policy. Could the carrier deny coverage if a claim occurred? Learn More
7 Investments to Fuel Remote Insurance Sales and Client Management
7 Investments to Fuel Remote Insurance Sales and Client Management
Technology is reshaping insurance sales and client management, providing new opportunities for success for insurance professionals. Learn More
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Special Edition of News & Views Next Week
Look for next week's e-newsletter on Friday, April 12, with a recap of the 2024 Big "I" Legislative Conference. Learn More
Social Media for Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Trusted Choice® has newly updated, free customizable content to help bring awareness to the risks of distracted driving. Learn More
ACT Webinar: Communication Strategies
Join the Agents Council for Technology and ClientCircle April 17 to unlock the full potential of client communication. Learn More
April Independent Agent Issue Now Available
How agents looking for a new specialty can find plenty of niche opportunities throughout the domestic food cycle. Learn More
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