Monthly South Carolina Rate Filings Reports: May & June 2025 now available
IIABSC members have access to the monthly approved Private Passenger Auto and Homeowner insurance rate filings in South Carolina in a PDF downloadable report. May and June 2025 reports now available. Member website login required for access.   (+ More...)

Annual convention registration opens NEXT WEEK for ALL ATTENDEES
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 NEXT WEEK on Aug. 1 for all attendees. It is currently open for agents and Palmetto Partners attendees. This year's event features exhibit hall and keynote discussing the evergreen topic of how to minimize the stress of change in your agency. Hotel block and special agent discounts expire Sept. 5. Sponsor deadline is Sept. 17. Pre-registration closes Sept. 24.   (+ More...)

LAST CHANCE: Young Agents Conference pre-registration closes Aug. 6
To be held Aug. 21-23 in Savannah, Ga., hotel block/ agent discounts expire July 11
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. Pre-registration closes Aug. 6.  (+ More...)

Help Home Businesses Weather the Storm with RLI
It's severe weather season, bringing inland floods and mudslides, windstorms and wildfires. These events are becoming more frequent and severe and unfortunately, many who experience them lack valuable coverage. You can protect your clients who have home businesses by ensuring that they are covered with a home business policy. Insureds often believe their existing homeowners or apartment-dwellers policy will cover any loss or damage to their business equipment, furniture and supplies in the event of fire, theft or other catastrophe, when in fact, those policies usually explicitly exclude coverage for any business exposures on their premises.  (+ More...)

SPOTLIGHT on Trusted Choice Insurance Explained video series
Newest videos includes customizable "Flood Zones Explained"
Flood insurance outside a flood zone? Yes, it’s worth explaining. Trusted Choice's 'Insurance Explained' series are videos that explain complex insurance topics to your customers with ease. Recently added topics include: Flood Zones Explained, Direct Carriers vs Local Agents, Cutting Costs vs. Coverage, Denials, Hard vs. Soft Market, Non Renewals. All videos are available for direct download and can be customized with your agency info. IIABSC username and password required for access. (+ More...)

See also:   Help fellow member agents by contributing to Bobby Salmon Disaster Relief Fund

LAST CHANCE: 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...)

Take the upgraded Catalyit Tech Assessment
IIABSC technology partner Catalyit has rebuilt their Agency Tech Assessment from the ground up—and it’s now an even better way to evaluate your agency’s technology, spot opportunities and plan your next move. The new assessment offers: a faster, cleaner interface, tailored insights based on your agency’s size and goals and clear, actionable recommendations. Agency IIABSC members receive free BASIC access to Catalyit, which includes their TechTips newsletter and solution provider profiles. Upgrade to FULL ACCESS for only $17/month to view on-demand videos, solution guides and the newly redesigned Agency Tech Assessment.   (+ More...)

See also from Catalyit:   Automation That Works: Real-World Wins for Insurance Agencies

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 all bundles
Use code MAC20 at checkout
Use discount code "MAC20" at checkout for 20 percent off all course bundles at 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...)