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…
Professional Development
Back to Basics – Newsletters Every Agent Should Subscribe To
We are all busy, I get it. However, with coverage and court decisions changing at lightning speed, we all need to stay up with current court decisions and coverage issues.…
Big ‘I’ Names Chris Boggs New Vice President of Agent Development, Research and Education
The Big “I” is pleased to announce the promotion of Chris Boggs as the new vice president of agent development, research and education. Boggs succeeds Madelyn Flannagan, who will retire…
Madelyn Flannagan, Big ‘I’ Vice President of Agent Development, Education and Research, to Retire
ALEXANDRIA, VA, March 24, 2022— The Big “I” announces that Madelyn Flannagan, Big “I” vice president of agent development, education and research, will retire March 31. Flannagan has dedicated her…
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…
