From IA Magazine: Debunk Customers’ Most Common Flood Myths to Avoid E&O Claims
BY JAMES REDEKER
Hurricane season is quickly approaching, which brings about thoughts of high winds, storm surges and flooding. However, flooding is not confined to hurricanes. The general public shares a number of misconceptions about flood coverage, which affect your ability to sell a flood policy. Here is a list of the six most common.   (+ More...)

See also:   "3 Trends Impacting the Flood Insurance Market"

MEMBER BENEFIT SPOTLIGHT: RLI Personal Umbrella Policy
Providing an extra layer of personal liability protection
If your clients have their auto and homeowners insurance coverage with different carriers they're probably good candidates for RLIs stand-alone personal umbrella for an extra layer of personal liability protection. With RLIs PUP program, clients can maintain their auto or home coverage with whatever insurance company they choose, provided they maintain the mandatory minimum underlying coverage limits. Broad underwriting guidelines allows easy qualifying. Application is self-underwriting, so you know upon completion whether qualified for coverage. Competitive premiums are offered for all limit levels to keep coverage affordable. For help finding the benefits most in line with the priorities of your agency, contact our Director of Member Services, Megan Thomas.   (+ More...)

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Read the latest edition of SC Agent & Broker magazine
Summer 2023 edition features 125th Annual Convention preview
The latest edition of SC Agent & Broker magazine is hitting mailboxes, but you can also read it online. Our summer edition spotlights the upcoming annual convention in Asheville, NC, photo recaps of Spring Conference and Young Agents Scholarship Golf Tournament and articles on employee recruitment, hiring and engagement.   (+ More...)

Young Agents Conference last chance for preregistration/sponsorships
Aug. 10-12, returning to Sonesta Resort on Hilton Head Island, SC — onsite registration will be available
Pre-registration closes this Monday (July 24) for all attendees to this summer's Young Agents Conference to be held Aug. 10–12 at the Sonesta Resort in Hilton Head Island, SC. 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 agency culture, goal setting, participation in the legislative process and how to be an agency of the future. There are several sponsorship opportunities still remaining!Onsite registration at increased rates will be available online starting Tuesday, July 25.   (+ More...)

Nominate the 2023 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 Nov. 5-7 at The Grove Park Inn in Asheville, NC. Agenda details and registration to be announced in mid August. Awards nomination deadline is Aug. 18.  (+ More...)

NEW EMPLOYEE TRAINING: LIVE VIRTUAL P&C producer pre-licensing course
Two-week course with upcoming sessions in October
Our NEW LIVE VIRTUAL producer P&C pre-licensing course is now ready for enrollment with upcoming sessions this fall. Half-day sessions will be held each weekday morning during a two-week period. Curriculum is presented in smaller, more manageable portions and includes chapter quizzes, self-checks, live review sessions, plenty of opportunity to ask questions and a "final" simulated test exam. Fall sessions will be held Oct. 9-20.   (+ More...)

See also:   Now enrolling fall course teaching agents better business skills (starts Sept. 6) 

Use ABEN discount code for 25 % off
Use code SUMMER before Aug. 31
Use discount code "SUMMER" at checkout for 25 percent off our entire ABEN catalog at iiabsc.aben.tv. Courses are available live or on-demand and can be browsed by category or by broadcast date. Expires Aug. 31.  (+ More...)

See also:  New ABEN courses now available