vol. 2025, ed. 14

Please complete our annual member survey
Share primary challenges facing your agency, plus other industry concerns
Please complete our recent member survey to share the primary challenges your agency is facing and any other industry concerns. Collective results will be shared with our Board of Directors in their planning to ensure we stay on mission to foster an environment and provide resources to sustain member success.   (+ More...)

Annual convention registration opens later this month for AGENTS & PALMETTO PARTNERS
To be held Oct. 12-14 at the Westin Resort & Spa in Hilton Head Island, SC
Registration to this year's annual convention (Oct. 12–14 at the Westin Resort & Spa in Hilton Head Island, SC) opens on July 21 for agent attendees and Palmetto Partners. This year's event features exhibit hall and keynote discussing the evergreen topic of how to minimize the stress of change in your agency. Registration opens for all attendees Aug. 1. Hotel block and special agent discounts expire Sept. 5. Pre-registration closes Sept. 24.   (+ More...)

Young Agents Conference hotel block expires NEXT WEEK
To be held Aug. 21-23 in Savannah, Ga., hotel block/ agent discounts expire July 15
Registration is now open for all attendees to this summer's Young Agents Conference to be held Aug. 21–23 at The DeSoto Hotel in Savannah, Ga. This conference focuses on the professional development of the up-and-coming insurance agents within the state with a great mix of business, fun and minimal time away from the office. Features sessions on intentionality/relationship building, team synergy and young agent panel. Hotel block and agent discounts expire July 15. Sponsorship deadline is July 21. Pre-registration closes Aug. 6.  (+ More...)

Impact of our GIVE MOVEMENT led by Young Agents recognized by state association management society
Former IIABSC President Frank Sheppard also honored with lifetime honorary membership
IIABSC's GIVE MOVEMENT activities were recognized for its impact to South Carolina communities by the South Carolina Society of Association Executives (SCSAE) at their annual meeting held earlier this summer in Spartanburg, SC. Vice President Megan Huebner was installed on the association's executive committee, and former President Frank Sheppard was also recognized for a lifetime of service to the association.   (+ More...)

See also:  Help Young Agents reach their 2025 GIVE MOVEMENT fundraising goal - only $6,000 left to go!

AGENCY NATION PODCAST: Acquisition Best Practices
Agency Nation Radio is a podcast supported by our national association where independent insurance agents can hear unscripted stories about leadership, technology, marketing, success, and failures. We thought you might be interested in recent episode 476: Scaling Smart - Acquisition Best Practices for Independent Agencies. In it, they discuss the first steps you should take when considering an agency acquisition opportunity and what to do as a buyer to prepare for financing from a lender. They end with their final thoughts on what to keep in mind after closing on an acquisition. Find other Agency Nation Podcast episodes on your favorite streaming platform, also at iamagazine.com/category/podcasts.  (+ More...)

UPCOMING FREE RISK MANAGEMENT WEBINAR: Your Contracts Are Showing
Attend one of two sessions (July 22 or 24), FREE for Big I members
Contracts can be a tangle of jargon and complexities, especially when it comes to indemnity clauses and additional insured endorsements. Join Swiss Re Corporate Solutions and Big “I" Professional Liability for an exclusive risk management webinar, “Your Contracts are Showing! Avoiding E&O with Additional Insureds in Contracts." cover the basics of what you need to know about indemnity clauses and their connection to insurance. Two sessions will be offered: July 22 and July 24, both at 2 p.m. ET (both sessions are the same). (+ More...)

STARTS NEXT MONTH: Commercial Agent Training (CAT) classroom/virtual hybrid series
Build a strong foundation in commercial lines insurance coverages
The popular IIABSC Commercial Agent Training School (CAT) returns to the classroom in Columbia AND virtually this August (5, 12 & 26). This course was developed to provide comprehensive training for agents in all the major areas of commercial lines. It is perfect for new employees or those who just want a refresher course in commercial lines coverages. The CAT series helps agents build a strong foundation in commercial lines insurance coverages. Participants attend one class a week for three weeks. At the completion of all three days, participants receive a Series Certificate of Completion.  (+ More...)

Nominate the 2025 Agent/Young Agent/ Industry Person of the Year
Convention awards nominations deadline Aug. 18
Our awards banquet is a highlight of the annual convention, as important industry contributors are recognized. Here is your chance to nominate the next recipients of the Hayne P. Glover Jr. Agent of the Year, Young Agent of the Year and Industry Person of the Year awards. Recipients are nominated by other members and will be awarded at this year's annual convention to be held Oct. 12-14 at the Westin Resort & Spa on Hilton Head Island, SC. Agenda details and registration to be announced later this month. Awards nomination deadline is Aug. 18.   (+ More...)

Use ABEN discount code for 20% off
Use code Summer20 at checkout
Use discount code "Summer20" at checkout for 20 percent off our entire ABEN catalog at iiabsc.aben.tv. Discount cannot be applied to bundled courses. Courses are available live or on-demand and can be browsed by category or by broadcast date.   (+ More...)

Use My Agency Campus discount code for 20% off
Use code MAC20 at checkout
Use discount code "MAC20" at checkout for 20 percent off all courses on My Agency Campus. MAC courses are on demand, cost effective, measurable insurance coverage training for your team. Great for new employees and emerging leaders.  (+ More...)