vol. 2025, ed. 19
2026 Board of Directors & Officer Nominations
To be presented at in-person annual meeting Oct. 13 in Hilton Head Island, SC
The IIABSC Nominating Committee has announced the following officer and director nominations that will be presented at the 2025 annual member meeting starting at 8:00 am on Oct. 13 in Hilton Head Island, SC. Primary business will be an annual report of association business, a financial report and the election of officers and directors. Proxy ballets were sent by email earlier this week for members who will be unable to attend. (+ More...)
Awards & Recognition from National Big I Leadership Conference
IIABSC Education Dept. & Young Agents programs were both recently recognized by our national association
The IIABA Education Department was honored with its 14th consecutive Excellence in Education Diamond Award, and our Young Agents program was honored for excellence in political involvement during the Big I Leadership Conference held earlier this month in Nashville, Tennessee. (+ More...)
Annual convention pre-registration closes next week (Sept. 24)
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) is now open for all attendees. This year's event features a sold-out exhibit hall and keynote discussing how to minimize the stress of change in your agency as well as state and national industry and market updates. Palmetto Partner Contacts, information on complementary space in the printed program has been sent (contact Anita Trevino for more info). Pre-registration for all attendees closes Sept. 24. (+ More...)
CHARLESTON AGENTS: FREE Local Networking Event Sept. 18
Agents Happy Hour this week at Holy City Brewing in North Charleston
Lowcountry Agents: Join us for a networking happy hour brought to you by our award-winning Young Agents Committee on Sept. 18 at Holy City Brewing (1021 Aragon Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405) in North Charleston, SC. Thanks to our generous sponsors, this event is FREE to all agents! Plan to join us after work starting at 5:00 pm for some food, drinks and good times with fellow Big "I" agents, industry leaders and event sponsors, including Amwins Access Insurance Services LLC, Burns & Wilcox, ISURITY, and KSA Insurance LLC. The event is open to agents of all ages. Please also encourage your agency's Young Agents to attend, meet our Young Agents Committee leaders and get plugged in with our SC YA Program. BRING BUSINESS CARDS FOR DRAWINGS! (+ More...)
Agency Compensation 360 – We Need Your Input!
Please participate in our multi-state compensation survey exclusively for independent agents
Agency Compensation 360, the first-ever, multi-state compensation survey built specifically for independent insurance agencies and powered by Big “I” associations, is now live, and WE NEED YOUR AGENCY'S PARTICIPATION. This isn’t just another generic industry report – it’s your chance to get real, independent agency-specific salary, benefits, and commission data that you can actually use. By taking the survey, you get free access to the interactive dashboard when results go live in early November. The more agents who take the survey, the more powerful and accurate the results will be. Your input will help create a more robust, insightful Agency Compensation 360 dashboard that benefits you and the entire independent agency community. (+ More...)
Upcoming webinar: Private Equity in the Independent Agency System
FREE Big I member webinar by IA Valuations to be held Sept. 24 at Noon ET
Our friends at IA Valuations are presenting a FREE webinar for member agents who wish to learn the history and risk of Private Equity (PE) in the IA system and insurance industry, including the impact on agency operations, E&O risks, valuations, M&A activity, and what it means for their agencies and the future of the system. It will highlight the risks that come with PE for policyholders, local communities and insurance carriers. Webinar to be held Sept. 24 , from Noon to 1:00 pm, Eastern Time. (+ More...)
See also: IA Valuations works to help independent insurance agency owners start valuation-based planning
National ABEN Day offers 5 hours free CE
Broadcasting Oct. 16 from 11 am - 5:00 pm
Join us for National ABEN Day on Oct. 16 for up to five hours of FREE CE! We are excited to return with a full day of engaging, eye-opening sessions that are equal parts entertaining and engaging - including E&O nightmares, strange but true claims and an hour of true crime. You can take one, two or all three and only pay the state CE filing fee. Presenters will be available in the forum for questions and interaction with agents from around the country. Prizes and giveaways will also be part of the day. Register now through our ABEN page. PLEASE NOTE: We will charge a CE filing fee depending on the number of hours taken. Cost for all 5 hours is $5. (+ More...)
SOCIAL MEDIA: September is National Preparedness Month
Resources for social media/newsletter content on disaster preparedness
September is National Preparedness Month. Use resources found on the national website (including social media elements) to help your clients make a plan to stay safe and communicate during disasters that can affect your community, including floods, hurricanes, power outages and other severe weather. Campaign materials are available in a variety of languages, including Spanish. (+ More...)
SOCIAL MEDIA: September is also Life Insurance Awareness Month
Resources for social media/newsletter content on the role of life insurance in providing financial security
September is also Life Insurance Awareness Month. Use resources found on the national website (including social media elements) to engage and educate the many Americans who live with a life insurance coverage gap. It might be the boost they need to protect their families and achieve better financial security. Specific to this year's campaign are resources that provide insights about what’s impacting life insurance ownership in 2025. #HelpProtectOurFamilies #LIAM25 (+ More...)