Happy Spring! While it's just starting to warm up (at least in Madison), we're looking forward to warmer days and our annual convention in May! Hopefully, Mother Nature will hear our calls and we'll have sunshine, warmth and flowers soon. In the meantime, we're back with another Big I Buzz. Today, we're sharing details about our InsurCon2023 kickoff presentation, a Big 'I' member benefit you might not know about and states with the highest annual home insurance premiums. 

InsurCon2023 Kickoff Presentation: Brent Kelly,  President of Sitkins Group

Join us at InsurCon2023 and gain valuable insights from Brent Kelly, President of Sitkins Group, the leading firm for empowering independent insurance agencies. With his deep expertise and extensive hands-on experience in the insurance industry, Brent has worked with several of the top 100 agencies in the country to help them gain clarity, build consistency and maximize their performance. As a sought-after expert in the industry, Brent has partnered with the Cincinnati Insurance Company and Reagan Consulting as an integral part of the Agency Leadership Institute. 

In our kickoff presentation for this year's event, Brent will share his knowledge and expertise to help you gain influence, maximize your potential and grow your book of business. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from one of the best in the business. Register now for InsurCon2023 and get ready to take your agency to new heights! 

Big 'I' Members receive UPS discounts: 

Big 'I' members enjoy the following savings from UPS every time they ship: 

• 50% off Domestic Next Day/Deferred
• 30% off Ground Commercial/Residential
• 50%off International Exports & 40% off Imports
• Up to 50% off on additional services
• Plus, UPS Smart Pickup service is free

Learn more here. 

States with the Highest Average Annual Home Insurance Premiums

Bankrate.com recently surveyed the top risks in each state to understand how home insurance premiums vary from one place to the next. Here's seven states that bankrate.com says the average home insurance premiums on a $250,000 dwelling surpass $2,000 per year. 

7. Kentucky - Average annual premium on a $250,000 dwelling: $2,009. 

6. South Dakota - Average annual premium on a $250,000 dwelling: $2,105.

5. Arkansas - Average annual premium on a $250,000 dwelling: $2,123

4. Colorado - Average annual premium on a $250,000 dwelling: $2,152

3. Nebraska - Average annual premium on a $250,000 dwelling: $2,951

2. Kansas - Average annual premium on a $250,000 dwelling: $3,089

1. Oklahoma - Average annual premium on a $250,000 dwelling: $3,659. 

Read more about Bankrate.com's findings here. 

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