Become a Partner: Join the Young Agents
If connecting with the industry’s future decision makers is a priority, partnering with the Big “I” Young Agents is a priceless opportunity for your organization. Immerse yourself in a transformative…
Human Resources
Big “I” Announces Leadership Changes
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 13, 2017–The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big “I”) announces that Charles E. Symington Jr. will now serve as the association’s senior…
Business and Diversity Expert to Address Big “I”
WASHINGTON, D.C., March 23, 2016—The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big “I”) today announced that Dr. Avis Jones-DeWeever will address the association’s Diversity Task Force,…
Looking for Learning in All the Wrong Places: The State of Insurance CE Today
Seen on an insurance discussion board: “I use XXXXX.com. About $35 for 21 hours credit. Takes a few hours (maybe two) to finish and is open book.” What do you…
How to Save $233 on Car Insurance and Incur a Loss Exposure of $16,000
Search the internet for “how to reduce your car insurance cost” and you should get about 58 million hits. Hundreds, if not thousands, of articles have been written about how…
How Does a New Agent Learn How to Write a New Commercial Account?
You got your start as a personal lines producer and you’re ready to make a move to commercial lines production. How do you get started? How do you “write” a…
The Commoditization of P&C Insurance
This article is a wake-up call from consultant Chris Burand: “The independent agency system constantly emphasizes how important agents are to clients in choosing the right coverage. While agents can…
Creating Achievable Goals and Objectives
If your staff is confused about the difference between goal setting and action planning read this clarifying article. The process should create synergy among all employees as well as achievable…
When It Comes to Serving Clients, Do You Lead or Follow?
This article is about leadership. When it comes to policy limits, forms and coverage, being a leader pays off for you and the client! Are you leading your clients so…
How Long Does It Take for a Producer to Become Profitable?
You hire a new or inexperienced producer. Is there any guideline as to how much time should be provided before he or she reaches a level of production to cover…
