The Big 'I' has had members' backs this year in many ways, and one major benefit for agencies with less than $50 million in annual property-casualty revenue is covering the annual ACORD Forms license fee. Each Jan. 1 agencies will need to complete the ACORD Forms license renewal. View our FAQs for details and instructions on obtaining your complementary license.

Each year our national association reviews property/casualty insurance premium data provided by A.M. Best Company along with other data to assess the market share of independent agents in multiple markets and lines of business. National results can be found on their website, but our association works with national to assess the data as it applies to South Carolina. Member login is required.

Dedicated to community service in South Carolina and to promoting a positive public image for members of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of South Carolina and the entire insurance industry.

Direct links to specific articles and tools by organizations throughout the industry (Big 'I' Virtual University, InVest program, CPCU Society) to help agencies in recruiting new talent.

Seeking diversity in your agency staff and clients is one of the most enduring ways to grow your client base, but it definitely takes people out of their comfort zones. The Big 'I' developed the Diversity Training webcast series for agencies looking to get started.

The SC Insurance Data Security Act becomes effective Jan. 1, 2019 and will affect every South Carolina licensed producer and agency, resident and non-resident. IIABSC has broken out the primary requirements that will affect producers and agencies (there are unique and additional requirements for insurance companies) in an effort help them comply with the new law. Here are our top five things that producers and agencies should know about the new law.