Happy Wednesday! In this week's Big I Buzz, we are talking about the newest market available through IMS, the upcoming Commercial Lines Task Force meeting and the worst states for road rage. 

United Fire Group (UFG) is the newest market available through Independent Market Solutions!

UFG, the newest market available to our agents through IMS, has enhanced its small business quoting experience, making it easier for agents to do business online. Learn more about their quoting platform and policies here: https://bit.ly/3SXsnxL. 

Join in the first Commercial Lines Task Force Meeting for 1 hour of FREE CE

October 26, 2022

9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

The IIAW will be hosting its first Commercial Lines Task Force meeting from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on October 26, 2022. This quarter's meeting topic focuses on the WC Rate Decrease Overview and WCRB will discuss their role, trends in payroll and premium by industry group, the health of the marketplace from a market share perspective and more. Attendees will receive 1 hour of free CE, pending CE approval. In addition to the free CE, you will have the opportunity to get to know the members of the Commercial Lines Task Force. Task Forces and Councils act as a sounding board for planning IIAW education, events and other member benefits. Participation in our Task Forces and Councils gives you access to industry experts, exclusive networking events and FREE CE opportunities during most virtual meetings when content allows. 

Click here to register 

Forbes Advisor: Worst States for Road Rage

Forbes Advisors have recently analyzed drivers in the U.S. to see which states are the worst for road rage.

They've listed the top five states in the U.S. for the most confrontational drivers using a 'confrontational driver score'. The score measured 10 different metrics and these were their findings:

5. New Mexico - confrontational score 91.17 out of 100

4. Oklahoma - 92.86 out of 100 

3. Colorado - 94.74 out of 100

2. Missouri - 99.62 out of 100

1. Utah - 100 out of 100

Read the report here.

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