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for the week of Dec 1

Insight + Analysis for the Independent Agent

Raising the Bar with Producers
Simply setting the new business bar higher for your producers is a growth improvement strategy that may cost you nothing.
Trusted Choice® Disaster Relief Fund Offers Aid
​As 2018 comes to a close and you consider year-end charitable gifts, remember your fellow agents affected by natural disasters by donating to the Trusted Choice® Disaster Relief Fund.
Big ‘I’ Winter Meeting: Last Chance to Register
Today is the deadline to register for next month's event in St. Louis.
The Hill Newspaper Names Big ‘I’ Leaders Among Top D.C. Lobbyists
The Big 'I' was the only insurance agent and broker group to make list.
Get Your Holiday Recruiting Gift from Big ‘I’ Hires
The Big “I" recently launched a new program to help members attract, access and hire the best possible candidates.
How Does Your Organic Growth Compare?
Even if you are operating at industry averages, you may be under-performing versus your actual potential.
Trusted Choice® Agents Featured in USA Today
The ad copy encourages small business owners to think about the importance of protecting their business, driving them to TrustedChoice.com to find a local agent.
Save the Date for the Next Risk Management Webinar
Agency Risk Management Essentials: Commercial Lines – Back to Basics is scheduled for Feb. 6, 2019 at 2 p.m. ET. Reserve your spot today.
Nearly 200-Year-Old Agency Takes Steps to Preserve Independence
In 2017, Chase, Clarke, Stewart & Fontana found itself at a crossroads. Two of the agency's five partners were nearing the mandatory retirement age of 66, and CCSF's bylaws required that they retire their shares in the company.
Big ‘I’ Winter Meeting: One More Week to Register
The deadline to register and book accommodations at the group room rate has been extended to Thursday, Dec. 27.
The Surprising Secret Behind Amazing Hires
​Are you hiring top talent with the right degrees and experience, but something still seems to be missing?
Travelers Offers Commercial Drone Coverage
Review an FAQ sheet and question guide designed to help you sell this coverage to your clients.
Western National Insurance Joins Agents Council for Technology
Western National Insurance is a mutual insurance company with 115 years of experience serving policyholders' property-casualty insurance needs.
Big ‘I’ Winter Meeting: Registration Deadline Extended
You now have an extra week to register for the annual event, to take place next month in St. Louis.
What’s Happening at the VU in December
The Big "I" Virtual University is home to 17,000 pages of in-depth, expertly vetted articles, checklists and white papers, as well as a whole host of webinars.
Are You Up to Date on RLI PUP Changes?
If you haven't already heard, the RLI Personal Umbrella policy has made some major eligibility and underwriting changes for new and renewal business.
Big ‘I’ Provides Input on Foremost Insurance Company Agency Agreement
The Big “I" is pleased to make this and other company contract reviews available as a free member benefit.
Coalition Offers Comprehensive Cyber Coverage
​Big "I" Markets partner Coalition was built at the intersection of technology and insurance to address what is now the single most prevalent risk for small and medium businesses—cyber risk.
Big ‘I’ Winter Meeting: Register by Thursday, Dec. 20
The annual event will take place Jan. 9-12, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch. Book your accomodations today!
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