The 2018 Annual Convention will be held at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Greenville, SC. Registration and details should open in mid-summer.
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Commercial Liability Coverage Gaps & How to Fill Them: This course is designed to help insurance agents and brokers prevent many types of errors and omissions involving commercial liability insurance. Agents who successfully complete it will be less likely to be charged with and better able to defend themselves against an error or omission.
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ABEN webcasts and the Big "I" Virtual University have partnered together to create a new series of webcasts to start participants at the basics of insurance and then take them beyond to advanced knowledge. These webcasts can be taken in any order or on their own, and there are several series package options.
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Newly added webcasts to the SC ABEN webcast catalog in summer 2018. Topics include additional insureds, cyber risk management, coverages related to storms and natural disasters, disaster recovery, emerging work comp risks, excess umbrella and more.
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View this page for upcoming webinars for Ethics CE hours. Guaranteed to have at least one 3-hour course each month to fulfill your ethics hours continuing education requirement.
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View all upcoming webinars for Life and Health CE credit hours.
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Sometime it's nice to see a familiar face. These webinars feature instructors who regularly teach live classroom courses in SC as well.
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THE HILL:
Efforts to further extend the NFIP are largely tied to the government funding extension. If there is a government shutdown later this month, it could impact the NFIP. View IIABA document outlining suggestions and resources available in the event of a lapse. (MEMBERS ONLY - you must be logged in to view)
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MEMBERSHIP:
Renew your 2019 agency or corporate associate IIABSC dues using our secure online payment portal.
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RULES & REGS:
In short, the Act requires all licensees to undergo a data risk assessment and then develop an appropriate, comprehensive written data security information plan for the agency that also addresses third-party service
providers with nonpublic data access. Licensees must also notify the Department within 72 hours in determining that a cybersecurity event has occurred. The new law will become effective on Jan. 1, 2019 with various steps for compliance through February 2020. Key implementation dates of the Act are listed.
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FROM OUR MAGAZINE:
Insurance Services Office (ISO) filed 30 changes to its personal auto policy (PAP) program with an effective date of Sept. 1, 2018. Nine (really 10) changes are being made to the base PAP form (PP 0 01) and 21 endorsements were either revised, removed or created. This article focuses on the nine (really 10) changes to the “base” personal auto policy – the PP 00 01.
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RULES & REGS:
In the past several months we’ve had at least a dozen agents contact us in bewilderment at why their license had lapsed. There are several steps to complete to renew your license, and overlooking any one of them will result in your license lapsing or cancelling! Remember, agents must renew their license by the last day of their birth month. Those born in even-numbered years renew in even-numbered years. Those born in odd-numbered years renew in odd-numbered years. EVERYONE must be fingerprinted by Indentogo, even those who are exempt from CE.
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RULES & REGS:
The question keeps coming up, so it's time to review the state regulations regarding carrier appointments. This article is for both agency members and company partners.
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MANAGEMENT:
The Agents Council for Technology (ACT) Security Issues Work Group has collected several resources all on one place to help you protect your agency against tomorrow's threats. Review their Security Issues Guide webpage to understand risks and discover solutions. See also their Cyber Guide 1.0 to stay in compliance with state/federal regulations, avoiding penalties.
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COVERAGES:
Compare the Big "I" Professional Liability Program and Policy through SwissRe Westport and see why our track record of experience, stability and expertise is second to none.
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BRANDING:
Find logo files and customizable marketing materials at the new Trusted Choice Agents Resource Center. Newest addition include materials to campaign against distracted driving. IIABSC website member login required.
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BIG "I" MARKETS:
Find the answers to your questions about Big "I Markets, our members-only online market access program. Questions include how to register and where to find a list of products available in South Carolina.
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The Big "I" Virtual University is home to 17,000 pages of in-depth, expertly vetted articles, checklists and white papers, as well as a whole host of webinars.
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If you haven't already heard, the RLI Personal Umbrella policy has made some major eligibility and underwriting changes for new and renewal business.
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Have you offered Coalition’s cyber liability coverage to all your commercial clients? If not, now is the time!
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