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for the week of Jan 1

Insight + Analysis for the Independent Agent

2019 Big ‘I’ Legislative Conference: Registration Is Now Open
Register to attend the Big “I" Legislative Conference, to take place May 8-10 in Washington, D.C.  Early-bird registration pricing ends Friday, March 8.
10 VU Features You Should Be Using
​The Big “I" Virtual University is one of the most touted member benefits. Be sure to visit and check out all the features that are available to you and everyone at your agency.
Hiring Strategy Made Easy
​If you want your agency to attract and retain good clients, you need a recruitment strategy to attract and retain quality employees.
Register for the Coalition Cyber Training Webinar
Join Big “I" Markets for the Coalition cyber liability training webinar, to take place Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 1-2 p.m. ET.
College Agency Management Competition Kicks Off Next Week
Hosted by InVEST® and the Big “I" Diversity Task Force, the contest is designed to teach college students the basics of entrepreneurship, insurance agency management and business operations.
Big ‘I’ Markets Offers Home-Sharing Endorsement
In response to the rise of the home-sharing economy, Big “I" Markets partner Lexington Insurance Company offers a series of enhancements to LexElite® homeowners insurance.
Look Out for the Latest Big I Advantage® Newsletter
The latest Big I Advantage® newsletter and 2019 Big “I” Markets product guide will be arriving in your mailbox soon.
2019 Dan Fulwider Award: Now Accepting Applications
Trusted Choice® will recognize the agent who has shown the most commitment to their community during the 2019 Big “I" Legislative Conference, to take place May 8-10 in Washington, D.C.
Help Home Businesses Weather the Storm
A home business policy from RLI can protect against losses to business personal property and business income and cover extra expenses incurred in the event of a covered weather-related occurrence.
Get to Know Coalition’s Risk Management Tools
Through Coalition's apps platform, your clients can easily access intelligence reports, configure threat alerts, enable ransomware and denial of service protection, and receive patch and vulnerability notifications.
Don’t Miss the Next Risk Management Webinar
Agency Risk Management Essentials: Commercial Lines – Back to Basics is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 6 at 2 p.m. ET.
Attract the Best Talent with the Big ‘I’ Hires Toolkit
Created exclusively for independent agents and brokers, the toolkits are based on research conducted with focus groups of top-performing agents from various independent agencies.
Big ‘I’ Legislative Conference: Young Agent Scholarships Available
First-time young agent attendees to the Big "I" Legislative Conference, to take place May 8-10 in Washington, D.C., can apply for a $500 scholarship.
Cover Commercial Autos with Big ‘I’ Markets
To find commercial auto coverage for your clients, log in to Big "I" Markets, where you will find three carriers to choose from: Travelers, MetLife and Progressive.
Curiosity: Today’s Secret Sales Weapon
Salespeople can succeed by demonstrating the fourth most common success factor revealed by psychometric research: curiosity.
Did Santa Bring Jewelry?
If your customers are relying solely on their homeowners insurance for jewelry coverage, their jewelry may not be properly protected.
Be a Trusted Adviser for Multicultural Groups
Be strategic in building your business by tapping into diverse markets.
Secure Your Spot: Free Risk Management Webinar
Agency Risk Management Essentials: Commercial Lines – Back to Basics is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 6 at 2 p.m. ET.
ADA Website Accessibility Compliance: Answers to Your Questions
To address some our your questions about how the Americans with Disabilities Act affects your agency website, we have created a FAQ document.
Learn About Our Recruiting Solution for Agents
Register for a free webinar on Thursday, Jan. 24 at 2 p.m. ET to find how Big "I" Hires can benefit your agency's recruitement process.
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