Association for Independent Agents | IIABSC

Spoofed email claiming to be from IIABA President & CEO Charles Symington

We have been alerted that there is a fraudulent entity sending spoofed emails to current and former members claiming to be from Charles Symington and asking for member dues payments. DO NOT OPEN THIS EMAIL. IT IS A SCAM. The email comes from "Charles.Symington@GPlmmobilien." There may be some additional characters. This is not a legitimate email address. Please stay vigilent and double check the email addresses of any dues correspondence you receive from us. [+]

WE HAVE A NEW PHONE SYSTEM

We have just changed over to a new phone system and might be working out some troubles with it. If you have trouble reaching any of us by phone, please consider also sending an email to let us know you are trying to get in touch! [+]

Tort Reform in South Carolina - Governor signs tort reform bill H 3430

The final tort reform bill (H. 3430) was signed into law on May 13, 2025. Modifications were made to joint & several liability, liquor liability requirements, insurance reporting requirements, captive insurance, risk mitigation programs and repercussions for DUI drivers. Effective date is Jan. 1, 2026. As you know, tort reform in South Carolina has been much needed for years. There were several loopholes in the law that could hold a business unfairly accountable. Special thanks to our members! Your involvement was crucial in shaping a more sustainable business climate and insurance market in South Carolina. View section-by-section analysis of the bill on our tort reform resource webpage.[+]

TRUSTED CHOICE LEGAL SYSTEM ABUSE TOOLKIT PROVIDES GUIDANCE IN EXPLAINING THE PROBLEM TO YOUR CLIENTS

Frivolous lawsuits and inflated claims are adding billions to insurance costs—and most consumers don’t know it. To help agents address this issue with clients, Trusted Choice® has developed the Legal System Abuse Toolkit. This resource gives you simple ways to educate clients, explain rising costs, and advocate for common-sense legal reforms — helping protect both your customers and your business.[+]

TIPS FOR PRODUCER RENEWAL & CE COMPLIANCE

We pulled these tips for producer licensing renewal and CE compliance directly from the SCDOI's website.[+]

Big I website login not working? Try resetting your password

Sometimes the Big I website logins don't work even after you've verified both username and password have been entered correctly. If that happens, try resetting your password using the "Forgot your password?" link on the sign-in screen. [+]

Looking for Trusted Choice customizable marketing materials?

Find customizable marketing materials at the Trusted Choice Agents Resource Center. IIABSC website member login required. [+]