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2013 Fall-Winter Big "I" Insider
News for Big "I" Company Partners.
Agents Council for Technology Names New Executive Director
Current ACT Executive Director Jeff Yates, will retire in February 2014 at which point, Ron Berg will be named the executive director for the technology forum.
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Best Practices Council Announces the Industry’s Leading Agencies
The nomination and data collection is complete, the entries have been scored and the Big “I” Best Practices Council is proud to announce the 2013 Best Practices Agencies.
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Big ‘I’ President & CEO: McKinsey Off-Base on Future of Independent Agencies
Bob Rusbuldt, Big “I” president & CEO, finds serious flaws with a recent study from McKinsey & Company.
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Big “I” Diversity Task Force and NAAIA Volunteer at New Orleans Elementary School
The Big “I” Diversity Task Force and the National African American Insurance Association (NAAIA) participated in a service project at an elementary school in New Orleans, La. in honor of the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance.
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Big “I” Installs 2013-14 Leadership Team
The new officers began their terms in Sept. 2013.
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Big “I” Legislative Conference Sponsorship Opportunities Now Available
Sponsors of the event, which will be held at the Hyatt Regency Washington, D.C., have an opportunity to mix and mingle with Big “I” movers and shakers. Depending on the sponsorship level, companies will receive signage and podium recognition, an electronic list of attendees and recognition on the Big ‘I” Legislative Conference marketing materials, program and mobile event app.
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Call for Volunteers: Company Representatives Needs for 2014 Agency Universe Study
Future One, the task force that provides valuable research and advocacy on behalf of the independent agency system, is preparing for the 2014 Future One Agency Universe Study. The collaborative efforts of companies, independent agents and brokers and the Big “I” are what make this research so valuable.
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Check Out Key Tech Trends for Independent Agents, Vendors and Carriers
The Agents Council for Technology’s Strategic Future Issues Workgroup has completed step one in a two-step process by identifying technology trends that will change the way independent insurance agents and carriers do business.
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CNA, Central Insurance Companies, EMC and Travelers Honored for Advocating “Best Practices" Philosophies
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InVEST Accepting Donations for the Student Scholarships
Make an immediate difference in the perpetuation of the independent agency system-- donate to the InVEST Silent Auction. The annual auction raises funds to help InVEST graduates who want to pursue a career in insurance. InVEST is a 501(c)(3) educational foundation , with programs in 450 schools, that teaches students about insurance and financial services.
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Reimagined IA magazine Offers Visibility You Want
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Support the Future of the Independent Agency System
Each year, the Young Agents programs offer two opportunities for young insurance professionals from all over the U.S. to connect in person. The attendees of these events are the industry’s best and brightest.
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Terrorism Insurance Top of Mind as 2014 Approaches
The Big “I” and its industry partners continue to gear up for reauthorization of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA), as expiration of the program fast approaches on Dec. 31, 2014. Debate over the future of the TRIA program promises to be a top property-casualty issue for the remainder of this Congress.
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Trusted Choice® Virtual Experience Round-Up
Trusted Choice® recently held its first ever Trusted Choice Virtual Experience, an online exhibit hall exclusive to Trusted Choice agencies.
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