Association for Independent Agents | IIABSC

CE EXEMPTION RE-ESTABLISHED in 2022 Legislative Session

As announced in the 2022 Legislative Session Report by IIABSC President Frank Sheppard, the CE Exemption has been re-established for insurance agents with 25 or more years of experience and who are 65 years old or older. An application form has been posted to the SCDOI website. Approval timeline has not yet been established. The 25 years of licensure does not need to be consecutive. In some cases additional documentation may be required.[+]

Southern Fidelity / Lighthouse / St. Johns / Gulfstream P&C insolvency FAQs

Southern Fidelity is the latest insurance carrier to be declared insolvent and to agree to a liquidation order. So far there is no plan for another company to assume or transfer the remaining Southern Fidelity policies, therefore agents should work as quickly as possible to replace all their current Southern Fidelity policies. Placing policies with new carriers during hurricane season could be a challenge. Agents should also be aware of the $300,000 per claim limit in the SC Guaranty Association. Find the latest information here.[+]

COMING SOON - Website ads & Membership Directory

We are pleased to announce that we are now working with Naylor Association Solutions to provide branding options in our NEW IIABSC Membership Directory as well as SC Agent & Broker magazine (issues starting in 2023), and website. Our 2022 Membership Directory will be publishing in September of this year, and website advertising will launch in early summer. Contact Dir. of Communications Anita Trevino with any questions you may have about communications from Naylor. [+]

Big I website login not working? Try resetting your password

Sometimes the Big I website logins don't work even after you've verified both username and password have been entered correctly. If that happens, try resetting your password using the "Forgot your password?" link on the sign-in screen. [+]

Changes to CIC & CISR exams in 2022

Beginning January 1, 2022, all exams for those seeking the CIC and CISR designations will be given online in the days following class. These changes include those attending live, in-person classroom programs. View full procedures on our webpage.[+]

National Flood Insurance Program funded until Sept. 30, 2022

On March 11, the president signed legislation passed by Congress that extends the National Flood Insurance Program’s (NFIP’s) authorization to the end of September 2022. FEMA and Congress have never failed to honor the flood insurance contracts in place with NFIP policyholders. Should the NFIP’s authorization lapse, FEMA would still have authority to ensure the payment of valid claims with available funds. However, FEMA would stop selling and renewing policies for millions of properties in communities across the nation. [+]

MEMBER BENEFIT: Renew complementary ACORD licensing in new year

Our national association pays full or discounted ACORD licensing fees for members with gross revenue under $50 million. Agencies must renew teir license each year. View FAQs to learn more.[+]