Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America

We are looking for storytellers to feature in Independent Agent magazine, on Agency Nation radio, to speak a conferences and more. Will Jones, editor-in-chief shares details on what we are looking for over the next few months, but we are always looking for fresh ideas from agents like you. #bigihasyourback #wearetrustedchoice Comment below, or complete the form and a member from our team will reach out. https://hubs.la/Q01hcPcq0

ITS NOT TOO LATE TO REGISTER - JOIN US THIS WEDNESDAY! 🔆🔆Let's kick off 2025 by shining a spotlight on cyber awareness! 💻 🔐The Agents Council for Technology (ACT) is teaming up with ACT Supporting Partner Security Scorecard to bring you an engaging discussion on the top five cyber risks businesses face today. You might be surprised to find that some of these threats aren't new, yet they continue to challenge our industry and deserve our attention. 😮 🎬Join Andrew Correll and Chris Cline as they explore strategies to tackle both emerging and longstanding threats. Register Now: https://hubs.la/Q032gP4G0

📣 Reminder: Young Agent of the Year Award Nominations are Open! The Young Agent of the Year Award is the highest honor the Big “I” can bestow upon an emerging leader who has shown exceptional dedication to their workplace, the community, and the industry. Do you know someone who goes above and beyond and is deserving of the award? Now’s the time to recognize them! 🌟 📆Nominations are open until February 10, 2025 ✔️Send completed nomination forms to youngagents@iiaba.net 📩Download the form for more details >> https://hubs.la/Q031xJCW0

ICYMI! Successful independent agencies are embracing technology to provide the best client experience. In this article from Big 'I' Agents Council for Technology (ACT) November edition of ACT News, ACT Supporting Partner Experience.com highlights "7 Ways Client Experience is Powering Agencies' Growth." Read now: https://hubs.la/Q0322q_B0

With the ongoing fires in the Los Angeles area, the Trusted Choice® Relief Fund is accepting donations and grant applications to help those affected. According to the latest reports, the fires have burned over 45 square miles, forcing 179,000 to evacuate. Officials report at least five deaths, 1,300 structures destroyed, and 60,000 more at risk as strong winds fuel the flames in densely populated areas of Southern California. The Trusted Choice Relief Fund is available to provide financial assistance to insurance industry personnel impacted by these wildfires. Whether you're looking to donate to help agents or are seeking financial assistance for recovery, the Trusted Choice Relief Fund is here to provide critical support. Click the link below to donate or apply for the Trusted Choice Relief Fund https://hubs.la/Q031XDdg0

📣 It is time for the first Young Agents Resource Roundtable of the year! This conversation will be facilitated by Molly Abboud & Nathan Riedel from the Big "I" Government Affairs team. They will talk through elements of legislative advocacy and share information about the upcoming Legislative Conference. While this conversation is hosted by Young Agents for Young Agents, any Big "I" member is welcome to attend. 🌟 All Young Agent participants will be entered into a drawing to win a free Legislative Conference registration! One lucky winner will be selected -- just for joining the call. 📆 Mark your calendar for Wednesday, January 15 at 11:00am EST. We hope to see you there! ➡️Register for the call today: https://hubs.la/Q031rxQP0

🔆🔆Let's kick off 2025 by shining a spotlight on cyber awareness! 💻 🔐The Agents Council for Technology (ACT) is teaming up with ACT Supporting Partner Security Scorecard to bring you an engaging discussion on the top five cyber risks businesses face today. You might be surprised to find that some of these threats aren't new, yet they continue to challenge our industry and deserve our attention. 😮 🎬Join Andrew Correll and Chris Cline as they explore strategies to tackle both emerging and longstanding threats. Register Now: https://hubs.la/Q030_8Md0

The CrowdStrike IT outage that crashed millions of Windows systems in July was not a cyberattack. But it did deliver stark, sobering evidence of the consequences of our digital interconnectedness. All of us rely on digital tools for our personal and business livelihoods. When we lose access to our digital infrastructure, chaos follows—even if only temporarily. That is why no insurance agency is an island to itself but is dependent on its carriers and vendors for vital services. Ask any agent whose agency management system (AMS) went down during the outage. Read the full article below! https://hubs.la/Q0317_Y90

As we head into a new year, there's no better time to ensure agency managers and owners equip their producers with foundational insurance industry knowledge and concepts. From young agents fresh out of training to seasoned professionals with decades of experience, every producer will benefit from a refresher in the building blocks of insurance. Doing so will help everyone at your agency better explain tricky insurance concepts to clients, avoid errors & omissions claims, and increase sales and service excellence. Here are five insurance concepts every producer should make sure they know inside and out—and know how to explain to their clients—in 2025. Read the full article below! https://hubs.la/Q0315lxv0

🚀 **Introducing Our "Letters to the Industry" Series!** 🚀 The Big 'I' Agents Council for Technology (ACT) recently brought together stakeholders from across the insurance industry for open and collaborative discussions on four key areas crucial for our industry's future: Data, Connectivity, AI, and People/Culture. Conversations on these four pillars, moderated by experts from ACT's supporting partners, aimed to explore how we can better align to create a more connected experience for all stakeholders and the clients we serve. Our first letter focuses on **Data**. 📊 Dive into our first letter to discover the insights and opportunities that emerged from these conversations. Join us in shaping the future of our industry! 📖 Read the full letter here: https://hubs.la/Q031jv6s0 💡 Learn more about our "Letters to the Industry" initiative including work groups inspired by and focused on our four pillars: https://hubs.la/Q031jv320 #InsuranceIndustry #Data #Innovation #Collaboration #FutureOfInsurance