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April 02

vol. 2023, ed. 9

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IIABSC's COMMERCIAL AGENT TRAINING - Spring 2023, Columbia, SC. 
These agents recently completed all three sessions of the CAT training course held this spring.


Young Agents Scholarship Golf Tournament results
Earlier this week more than 100 independent agents, company reps and their guests enjoyed a near-perfect spring day playing a game of golf at the Orangeburg Country Club to raise money for the Young Agents Scholarship Fund. Find winning teams and final results on tournament webpage. Photos coming soon!   (+ More...)

 

SCDMV announces update to motor vehicle records
Beginning April 12, motor vehicle records (MVRs) ordered from the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) will have a new look. They will no longer be printed with a watermark of the Great Seal of the State of South Carolina. The revised watermark includes a “certified” statement and the Director of Driver Services’ signature.  (+ More...)

 

Read the latest edition of SC Agent & Broker magazine
Spring 2023 edition features Young Agents Conference preview
The latest edition of SC Agent & Broker magazine is hitting mailboxes, but you can also read it online. Our spring edition spotlights last year's InsurPac contributors, a Young Agents Conference and GIVE Movement preview and articles on labor market trends, smoother cat claims, increasing flood risks, E&O lessons from last year.  (+ More...)

See also:   Big I SC Chair Tonya Thomason featured in National's April IA Magazine

 

MEMBER BENEFIT SPOTLIGHT: E&O Risk Management website
Big I Professional Liability risk management website for all members
IIABA's newly redesigned E&O Guardian website is designed to provide Big "I" members key information and tools to mitigate agency errors and omissions. The new website provides a fresh look and feel for the risk management library, which, in addition to improved navigation and readability, contains a robust new collection of 20-minute “Lightning Learning" webinars on a variety of errors & omissions topics that Big “I" members may access on demand. Big I website login is required. Some key resources are exclusive access by Swiss Re Corporate Solutions E&O policyholders. For help finding the benefits most in line with the priorities of your agency, contact our Director of Member Services, Megan Thomas.   (+ More...)

 

Big I Professional Liability Longevity
Why placing coverage with a long-standing, well-established carrier has its benefits
Placing your professional liability coverage with a carrier that has longevity in the liability marketplace will benefit your agency in many ways including stability, claims handling experience, deductible waiver features and a wealth of risk management tools.  (+ More...)

 

April is Distracted Driving Awareness month
Find related content to share in Trusted Choice Agents Resource Center
Did you know that cell phone use was involved in 12 percent of car accidents, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration? April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and now is a perfect time to share with their customers the importance of safe driving in customer correspondence and social media. Trusted Choice® has newly updated, free customizable content to help bring awareness to the risks of distracted driving. Contents include various digital ads, print ads and videos. All content can be customized to include member agency logo and contact information. (+ More...)

See also (from IA Magazine):  "Four studies that reveal distracted driving is worse than you thought"

 

May 1-5 is Hurricane Preparedness week
Share content from NOAA webpage to inform & encourage clients to prepare
Use Hurricane Preparedness week (May 1-5) to inform and encourage your clients to take action TODAY to be better prepared for when the worst happens. Help them understand their risk from hurricanes, how to interpret forecasts and alerts, as well as what to do before, during, and after a storm. Share content from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in newsletters and social media.   (+ More...)

 

LAST CHANCE to nominate this year's SC Outstanding CSR of the Year
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2023 SC Outstanding CSR of the Year. This award is the highest honor for insurance customer service representatives who have distinguished themselves through contributions to their industry and profession. Final entry submission deadline is May 1.  (+ More...)

 

Trusted Choice GIVE Movement seeking TOP AGENCY GIVERS
Week of giving June 1-8 to benefit Make-a-Wish South Carolina
We are participating once again in the Trusted Choice GIVE Movement this June 1-8. This annual project led by the our young agents encourages agencies, affiliates and partners to come together for a week of giving to benefit an incredibly inspirational and worthy cause. Together our donations have the potential for life-changing impact for children and families in South Carolina through Make-A-Wish South Carolina. If your agency wishes to participate in this campaign at a higher level, please consider becoming one of our TOP AGENCY GIVERS. Those organizations that donate a minimum of $1,000 to the campaign will receive recognition throughout our week of giving.  (+ More...)

 





In this issue:

Young Agents Scholarship Golf Tournament results

SCDMV announces update to motor vehicle records

Read the latest edition of SC Agent & Broker magazine

MEMBER BENEFIT SPOTLIGHT: E&O Risk Management website

Big I Professional Liability Longevity

April is Distracted Driving Awareness month - find content at Trusted Choice Agents Resource Center

May 1-5 is Hurricane Preparedness week - find content at NOAA website

LAST CHANCE to nominate this year's SC Outstanding CSR of the Year - deadline May 1

Trusted Choice GIVE Movement seeking TOP AGENCY GIVERS - June 1-8 benefitting Make-a-Wish South Carolina