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Posted By IIAW Staff,
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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Happy Wednesday! In this week's Big I Buzz, we are discussing a member benefit that you should be taking advantage of in 2023 and states with the biggest auto insurance rate changes. Plus, as a bonus, we are sharing two upcoming opportunities to earn
CE.
HR Solutions for Your Agency
Planning to hire in 2023? Selecting the right team member is critical to. your agency's success and the IIAW is here to help! Through your IIAW membership, you can access many staffing solutions to help you ensure that you're finding the perfect candidate
for your agency. We know that hiring can feel like a daunting task, so we have options to help whether you prefer to do it yourself, need a little help or just want to outsource the entire process.
Additionally, the IIAW offers the following HR solutions:
• Agency Hiring - The partnership with CareerPlug, gives our members the opportunity to create their own careers page and the opportunity to post available job opportunities on a site that enables them to get better candidates to fill any vacancies. Members
have the option to upgrade their subscriptions with CareerPlug at an annual, deeply discounted rate that will allow them to cross-list their open job position on popular job sites like Indeed, ZipRecruiter, etc.
• Employee Handbook and Other Templates - There's no better time to update your Employee Handbook than the start of the new year. Establishing policies and procedures is one of the best ways to improve workplace communication, set employee expectations
and promote fairness, leading to a more productive workplace. Whether it's providing policy updates or creating a handbook for the first time, the IIAW will work with you to craft and brand your employee handbook to your agency.
• New Hire Training - Start your new hires off right with our classroom and self-study prelicensing courses and online training in insurance essentials, coverages, business skills and more.
• Remote Staffing with WAHVE - Hire an experienced and qualified remote employee for full-time, part-time or project-based work through our partnership with WAHVE. WAHVE bridges the gap between an employer's need for highly skilled professional talent
and seasoned professionals desiring to extend their career working from home. From screening to placement, WAHVE is a comprehensive solution to qualifying, hiring and managing experienced remote talent.
• Internships & Talent Pipeline - Promote internship and job opportunities with your agency at college RMI Career Fairs with the help of the IIAW.
Learn more about the IIAW's HR Solutions here.
States with the Biggest Auto Insurance Rate Changes
ValuePenguin.com has narrowed down the the states that are expected to see the biggest year-over-year rate increase for car insurance. Here's what their study found:
10. Virginia - year-on-year increase is 12.6% with an average annual cost of $1,416
9. Kansas & New Mexico (Tied) - year -on-year rate increase is 12.9%. The average cost for Kansas is $1,656 and for New Mexico is $1,668.
8. Delaware - year-on-year rate increase is 13.3% with an average annual cost of $2,052.
7. Utah - year-on-year increase: 13.4% with an average annual cost of $1,656.
6. South Carolina - year-on-year rate increase is 13.5% with an average annual cost of $1,632.
5. New Hampshire - year-on-year rate increase is 13.6% with an average annual cost of $1,560.
4. Georgia - year-on-year rate increase is 13.8% with an average annual cost of $1,500.
3. Pennsylvania - year-on-year rate increase is 14.4% with an average annual cost of $1,488.
2. Arizona - year-on-year rate increase is 15.6% with an average annual cost of $1,920.
1. Illinois - year-on-year rate increase is 17.1% with an average annual cost of $1,720.
You can read more about this study and its findings here.
Two Upcoming CE Opportunities
- E&O Risk Management and Ethics: Less Risk. More Reward.
1 to 4 p.m. (Happy Hour: 4 to 5 p.m.)
February 28th
SECURA Insurance in Neenah, WI
Cost: $24
3 WI Ethics CE Credits
Join us on February 28th at SECURA Insurance in Neenah, WI for this interactive seminar that looks at the risks of E&O claims for an independent insurance agency. This course serves as an educational opportunity for insurance professionals to consider
their ethical obligations from both a legal perspective and how it can affect their exposure to E&O claims and allegations.
This course has been approved for E&O risk management premium credits for Swiss Re policyholders and approved for 3 Ethics CE.
2. Claims Handling: 2023 The Year of the Customer
9 a.m. on March 2 - 1 WI CE Approved
This webinar will review claim handling do's and don'ts for an independent agency. The session reminds an agency of the E&O risks of providing too much guidance to customers on how to handle a claim and whether there is coverage. The presenter, Jim Redeker,
will utilize case examples, storytelling and data from one of the largest E&O carriers in the United States, Swiss Re Corporate Solutions.
For more news, check out the Action News section of our weekly e-newsletter, Big I Buzz. If you aren’t subscribed, click here
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Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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Happy Wednesday! In this week's Big I Buzz, we are discussing yesterday's Issues Briefing, surprising events covered by homeowners insurance and the 2023 prediction for commercial property insurance. Issues Briefing: FTC's Proposed Rule on National Ban of Noncompete Agreements Yesterday, the IIAW hosted a 30-minute issue briefing on the FTC's proposed rule banning noncompete agreements. During this briefing, IIAW's CEO, Matt Banaszynski, walked through the proposed rule, the FTC's rulemaking process and key takeaways. If you missed the briefing, you can watch it here. For a copy of Matt's presentation, click here. We have opened access to these materials to all independent agencies, regardless of membership, due to the importance of this issue. The IIAW and IIABA will continue to monitor and work closely with the FTC to make sure our members' voices are heard as this rule makes it way through the FTC rulemaking process. The IIAW and IIABA will be engaging with the FTC and will provide comments to the FTC on our stance regarding this proposed rule. We will continue to review the proposed rule and we'll be providing updates as they come in. If you have any questions, please reach out to Matt at matt@iiaw.com. A Dozen Surprising Events Covered By Homeowners Insurance Research from insurance.com and bankrate.com has listed a dozen unusual losses that homeowners may be surprised to learn are covered by their property insurance: 1. Lawsuits - "A homeowner's personal liability insurance clause would cover litigation related to an event at the home such as a child's trampoline accident or an icy-sidewalk fall." 2. Things that fall from the sky - "Damage from meteors, airplane parts and other things that may drop onto an insured residence is covered." 3. Meteorites - "Just like the destruction from other objects that may fall from the sky, damage from 'space junk' is covered." 4. Hot Lava - While homeowners need separate policies for flooding or earthquakes, damage from a volcanic eruption is often covered. However, this coverage may be limited to the immediate residence and its contents." 5. Robbery - "Possessions stolen from the home are covered." 6. Rotten Food - "Homeowners have a valid claim should vittles in the "fridge go bad due to an unforeseen event such as a power outage." 7. Headstones - "These are considered a personal possession and are therefore covered should they crack, become crushed or defaced by an act of vandalism. 8. Violent Crime - "Few events have the potential to make an unprecedented mess inside a home like a murder, suicide or unattended death. The cost of correcting the damage from such violence is often covered." 9. Identity Theft - "This is often provided through an optional homeowners-insurance rider. That coverage could come in handy as correcting identity theft can take house and cost thousands of dollars. " 10. Damage Outbuildings - "Homeowners who take advantage of "other structure coverages" as part of their insurance will find they have a claim when fences, guest houses, detached garages, mailboxes or sheds are damaged." 11. Pet Bites or Attacks - "Personal liability coverage as part of a homeowner's policy comes into play should an animal owned by the homeowner get out of line." 12. Hotel Expenses After a Covered Loss - "Should a policyholder need to relocate during repairs following a house fire or other covered loss, that expense would be covered." Read more here. Property Insurance Rates to Keep Surging in 2023 According to market experts, "Commercial property insurance buyers can expect further rate hikes this year due to a confluence of factors, with catastrophe-exposed and loss-hit accounts bearing the brunt of tightening capacity and increases of 25% or higher. Last week, Gallagher Re released a report that stated property catastrophe reinsurance rates for loss-hit U.S. accounts jumped between 45% and 100% at Jan. 1 renewals and that the effect from this is unclear at this time. Read more from Business Insurance here. For more news, check out the Action News section of our weekly e-newsletter, Big I Buzz. If you aren’t subscribed, click here to add your email to our emailing list. Additionally, we send out monthly newsletters with content curated just for you and your role. Make sure you're on the list to receive our communications by heading to bit.ly/industrynewsforyou to stay in the loop!
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Wednesday, January 4, 2023
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Happy New Year! We hope everyone had a great holiday season. In this week's Big I Buzz, we are sharing the cyber insurance themes to look out for in 2023 and details about this month's Spotlight Member Benefit of the Month. Continuing Education Options through Big "I" University We know you have plenty of options for continuing education - some good, some bad and some truly ugly. To get you to the good (superior, really) Big "I" Virtual University's CE content is now available through ABEN, the exclusive provider for all VU continuing education webinars. The IIAW is part of ABEN which was created to offer professional training via live webcast technology. When tuning in, you have real-time interactivity with ABEN's expert instructors, useful PowerPoint presentations and supporting materials and live, streaming video of the virtual classroom! Plus, with ABEN CE, no test is required. They are offering webinars in the following categories: • Essential Commercial Lines • Advanced Commercial Lines • Essential Personal Lines • Advanced Personal Lines • Certificates of Insurance • Workers' Compensation Learn more about CE through ABEN here. Cyber Insurance Themes to Look Out For In 2023 Oliver Brew, Lockton Re, shared his list of cyber insurance themes to look out for in the new year. Here are the key themes to look out for - some are already underway and will accelerate while others are completely new. 1. Rates stabilize and underwriting discipline continues 2. Regulators sharpen their focus on systemic risk "The challenge is that there are few, if any (depending on loss/definition thresholds), historic examples to act as benchmarks or guides of how severe these events could be. Given the speed of change to the threat landscape, any systemic event of the last few years is unlikely to be indicative of events which could happen in the coming year or beyond." 3. The trend away from quota share reinsurance will continue 4. Analytics will become increasingly integrated into all aspects of the cyber insurance value chain 5. ILS investors will (finally) meet their match with (re)insurers Read Oliver's explanations for each trends here. For more news, check out the Action News section of our weekly e-newsletter, Big I Buzz. If you aren’t subscribed, click here to add your email to our emailing list. Additionally, we send out monthly newsletters with content curated just for you and your role. Make sure you're on the list to receive our communications by heading to bit.ly/industrynewsforyou to stay in the loop!
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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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Happy December! It's hard to believe it's already the last month of the year, but here we are. In this week's Big I Buzz, we are sharing information about this year's Emerging Leaders Holiday Party, an upcoming webinar happening TODAY and this month's
benefit of the month.
IIAW Emerging Leaders Holiday Party
Join the IIAW Emerging Leaders at the IIAW office for their holiday party! Every year, the IIAW Emerging Leaders host a holiday party and fundraiser for a local cause. This year, the Emerging Leaders are fundraising for three humane societies across Wisconsin.
For those making physical item donations, you can bring them to this holiday party!
The party will start with a presentation on the State of the Industry and Government/Regulatory Update, providing a look back at industry data by diving into the Market Share Report, Agency Universe Study, market conditions and more affecting the insurance
industry. The second half of the presentation will include a state and national regulatory and legislative update. We'll look at potential new regulations and legislative proposals impacting agents. Finally, we'll discuss how you can get involved
in being a voice for your industry.
The second half of the party will be a gift exchange ($25 limit for those participating) where you can steal an already opened gift or select a new gift from the pile of unopened items and networking. We hope to see you there! RSVP for the party today
here.
Video Marketing Best Practices Webinar
Happening today at 1 p.m. CST, join Agency Revolution's webinar: Video Marketing Best Practices. The webinar will cover what's needed to create engaging insurance agency videos including: the right tools and equipment to get started, choosing the best
topics for your audience, how and where to share your videos for maximum impact and tips for creating engaging content that resonates with your audience. RSVP here.
Member Benefit Spotlight: IMS
UFG is now a participating carrier for IMS Wisconsin! UFG's new, online, small business quoting experience is available. Pro-Quote, UFG's enhanced online quoting experience is designed by agents for agents. Easy is also the name of the game when it comes
to BOP-Pro, their new solutions to simplify businessowners policies with tailored products and coverages for policyholders. Looking for a clearer appetite? Less clicks? Their new experience delivers fewer keystrokes, intuitive design and an easy-to-understand
appetite. Combine those factors with a more-than-competitive compensation package that includes profit-sharing incentives. Access IMS here. Did we mention that access to IMS
is free for all IIAW members? Check it out today. For more news, check out the Action News section of our weekly e-newsletter, Big I Buzz. If you aren’t subscribed, click here to add your email to our emailing list. Additionally, we send out monthly newsletters with content curated just for you and your role. Make sure you're on the list to receive our communications by heading to bit.ly/industrynewsforyou to stay in the loop!
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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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Happy Wednesday - we are back from Thanksgiving break to bring you all another week of Big I Buzz. IIAW Emerging Leaders Annual Fundraiser Yesterday was Giving Tuesday, and we saw great support for this year's Emerging Leaders Fundraiser! Last year the IIAW Emerging Leaders surpassed their initial fundraising goal of $500, donating an incredible $5,725 to the American Family Children's Hospital. This year, our fundraising goal is $1,500 and we hope you'll help us reach our fundraising goals by donating today! We are also accepting physical donations, and you can find a list of what items each humane society is looking for here. You can bring physical donations to the IIAW office by contacting evan@iiaw.com to setup a drop off time or attend this year's Emerging Leaders Holiday Party and bring your physical donations with! We will accept physical and monetary donations through December 15th. Have you taken advantage of your free Catalyit Full Access Subscription? Go into the New Year with your agency tech resolutions already accomplished with Catalyit.com. The number of ways independent insurance agencies can leverage tech to increase profit and serve customers is nearly unlimited. But time, know-how and fear of risk are getting in the way. Catalyit solves it for you. As an added IIAW member benefit, all IIAW agency members receive a free Full Access Subscription to Catalyit. Here's what you gain when you activate your FREE subscription: Tools: An in-depth tech assessment with a custom roadmap report for your agency awaits. Get a free consult with an expert and guidance on the best approach for your tech stack. If you have questions, not to worry - call the Catalyit Help Line. Guides & Reviews: Selection guides for each area of your tech with side-by-side comparison charts of solution provider features and reviews. Training: Cybersecurity, budgeting for tech workshop, insurtech trends, q&as and so much more - you'll get an entire library of on-demand learning for your team. Consulting: One-on-one expert support to help you implement solutions. Insights: You don't have to hunt for the latest tips and tech news. We send the tips and terms you need to know in your inbox each week. So no matter where you are on the technology spectrum - from early adopter to experienced implementer - rest assured, with Catalyit, you're in the right place. Empower your agency with Catalyit today. The Biggest Factors Impacting Home Insurance Heading Into 2023 PropertyCasualty360 is anticipating insurance shoppers to seek more options in 2023 because of three significant market conditions. These are: • Inflation - this likely comes as no surprise, as we've been covering how inflation is affecting auto insurance over the last two weeks. The same goes for home insurance. PropertyCasualty reports, "For consumers who are already feeling their budgets squeezed by rising prices just about everywhere, higher insurance rates can be crippling... Companies can leverage bundles while lowering overhead by keeping staffing and internal costs down are able to pass more savings on to the buyer." • Natural disasters are increasing - luckily, we don't have to worry about hurricanes in Wisconsin, but that doesn't mean we're protected from all natural disasters. "Many property owners are not properly insured against catastrophic events like floods. According to FEMA, floods are the most common and costly natural disasters in the United States. Too many homeowners discover after a flood that their policy doesn't actually include flood insurance.... It's important for consumers to understand what their policies do and do not cover when it comes to natural disasters. This type of coverage is also a big differentiator when comparing insurance companies." • Relocations, general anxiety and rate increases trigger shopping. "According to a Consumer Pulse Survey conducted by Transunion in Q2 of 2022, topping the concerns of most Americans are inflation, the possibility of a recession and increased housing costs. As people reduce their spending in response to anxiety, they also take a closer look at their current expenses, including what they pay for home insurance. More consumers are likely to visit digital insurance aggregators in times of uncertainty." Read more here. For more news, check out the Action News section of our weekly e-newsletter, Big I Buzz. If you aren’t subscribed, click here to add your email to our emailing list. Additionally, we send out monthly newsletters with content curated just for you and your role. Make sure you're on the list to receive our communications by heading to bit.ly/industrynewsforyou to stay in the loop!
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Wednesday, November 23, 2022
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Happy early Thanksgiving! Today we are sharing marketing materials you can use for Small Business Saturday, plus a look at the Black Friday shopping trends. Small Business Saturday for Independent Insurance Agencies Get ready to highlight your agency this Small Business Saturday. Trusted Choice has launched their "Choose Local" campaign which has customizable print, video and social ads to remind your customers that you are a small business too! Check out the marketing materials available for you here. Americans to Spend This Holiday Season, Despite Higher Costs The National Retail Federation is predicting that about 166 million people will shop in the five days from Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday. While retailers have been pushing out deals ahead of Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving is still expected to be the busiest shopping day of the year. As your clients take advantage of the deals and make big purchases for their homes, it's a great time to remind them to update their insurance. For more news, check out the Action News section of our weekly e-newsletter, Big I Buzz. If you aren’t subscribed, click here to add your email to our emailing list. Additionally, we send out monthly newsletters with content curated just for you and your role. Make sure you're on the list to receive our communications by heading to bit.ly/industrynewsforyou to stay in the loop!
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Posted By Kaylyn Staudt,
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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Happy Wednesday! In this week's Big I Buzz, we are sharing the Thanksgiving travel predictions you need to know and how to give back this holiday season. AAA: Thanksgiving Travel in Wisconsin Could Reach Pre-Pandemic Levels Are you planning to travel for Thanksgiving? If so, you're not alone. AAA predicts around 54.6 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from their homes this year for Thanksgiving. According to AAA, "Despite higher gas prices this year, 89% of all Thanksgiving travelers will drive." While there will be more people on the road next weekend, Spectrum News has released a list of the best and worst times to travel: Wednesday, Nov. 23 Best Time: Before 8 a.m. and after 8 p.m. Worst Time: Between 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 24 Best Time: Before 11 a.m. and after 6 p.m. Worst Time: Between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25 Best Time: Before 11 a.m. and after 6 p.m. Worst Time: Between 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26 Best Time: Before 2 p.m. and after 8 p.m. Worst Time: Between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27 Best Time: Before 11 a.m. and after 8 p.m. Worst Time: Between 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Read more here. 
2022 Emerging Leaders Fundraiser The IIAW Emerging Leaders annual fundraiser is back, and this year we are supporting three humane societies across Wisconsin; Dane County Humane Society, Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin and Fox Valley Humane Society. Last year, we surpassed our initial fundraising goal of $500, donating an incredible total of $5,725 to the American Family Children's Hospital! This year, our fundraising goal is $1,500, and we are accepting both monetary and physical donations to the chosen humane societies. How to Donate: Credit Card: Go to IIAW's Fundraising Page Check: Mail a check made out to the IIAW, 725 John Nolen Dr., Madison, WI 53704 Physical Item Donations: Each humane society has its own list of physical donations they are accepting such as specific pet foods, cleaning supplies, pet toys, treats and more. These physical donations can be dropped off at the IIAW office (Contact Evan, evan@iiaw.com, to let us know you're dropping items off) or you can bring them to the Emerging Leaders Holiday Party. The party is happening from 1 to 5:30 p.m. on December 15th at the IIAW office. RSVP for the holiday party at bit.ly/2022ELHolidayParty. You can see the donation list for each humane society here. For more news, check out the Action News section of our weekly e-newsletter, Big I Buzz. If you aren’t subscribed, click here to add your email to our emailing list. Additionally, we send out monthly newsletters with content curated just for you and your role. Make sure you're on the list to receive our communications by heading to bit.ly/industrynewsforyou to stay in the loop!
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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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Happy Wednesday! We hope everyone had a safe and happy Halloween. In this week's Big I Buzz, we're discussing this month's spotlight benefit, a good reminder for clients with the weekend time change ahead and two new agency resources from Big "I" Risk
Management.
This Month's Featured Benefit: Agency Hiring
Does the thought of hiring a new employee leave you overwhelmed? Selecting the right team member is critical to your agency's success, and the IIAW is here to help! Finding and retaining qualified staff continues to be the top concern of IIAW members
based on the number of questions and conversations we have had with agencies regarding hiring and recruiting. But now through the IIAW, you can access many staffing solutions to help you ensure that you're finding a top new employee for your agency.
We know it can feel like a daunting task, so we have options to help whether you prefer to do it yourself, you need a little bit of help or you just want to outsource the entire hiring process.
The IIAW's partnership with CareerPlug gives our members the opportunity to create their own Careers page and the opportunity to post available job opportunities on a site that enables them to get better candidates to fill any vacancies. Members have
the chance to upgrade their FREE CareerPlug subscription at an annual, deeply-discounted rate that will allow them to cross-list their job posts on popular job sites like Indeed, ZipRecruiter and more. Learn more about our agency hiring here. Today you can watch the CareerPlug launch video to learn more about the platform and how IIAW members can use the platform.
Reminder for Clients
Sunday, November 6th is Daylight Saving Time. While most clocks will fall back like magic - the batteries in smoke & carbon monoxide alarms won't change themselves. Remind your clients to take this opportunity to test their alarms and change the batteries
if needed on Sunday. You can right-click and save the graphic to share on your on social media sites, or you can share directly from the IIAW's Facebook page on Sunday.
Big 'I' Risk Management Shares Two New Agency Resources
The last thing we want to discuss today are the two new agency resources recently launched by the Big "I" Professional Liability team.
1. Commercial Producer Onboarding Guide - this is a self-paced learning resource, providing an overview and learning path through 13 core prerecorded
"Lightning Learning" risk management webinars. These webinars are essential tools for both new and seasoned commercial producers. The guide highlights typical commercial lines' exposures that can create E&O claims and provides learning tools to avoid
or minimize risk.
2. Sample Agency Procedures Manual - this is a template designed for both personal and commercial lines agency workflow. You can customize this to your
agency's procedures and implement it. Failure to follow your written procedures and to update the manual when procedures can result in a client alleging an errors and omissions claim against your agency.
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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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Happy Wednesday! In this week's Big I Buzz, we are sharing how you can earn 6 CE credits and a must-attend webinar happening TODAY. Membership Upgrade - Full Access to Catalyit.com IIAW members now have free Full Access to Catalyit (a $1500 value). Catalyit is the IIAW's hub for technology advice, tools, training and insights. We know that managing technology in an agency adds to your stress, and we recognize that as an organization one of the most important things we can do is help our members navigate, utilize and maximize technology. We are thrilled to let you know that the IIAW and our Board of Directors has now made full Free Access to Catalyit available to all IIAW members. What is Catalyit, you may ask? Catalyit is an incredible resource that is available to independent agents to help them understand where they are at with technology and the steps they may want to consider in order to enhance their technology and empower their staff in a bigger and better way. Join us today for a members-only webinar where we will walk through the tools and resources Catalyit has to offer! Register now and join us today at 1 p.m. Free CE Opportunity PuroClean is hosting FREE Ce courses on Thursday, November 3rd at the Machine Shed in Appleton. Complimentary continental breakfast and lunch will be provided compliments of PuroClean Disaster Services. Earn 3 credits for their Errors & Omissions course from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. hosted by Mallory Cornell, IIAW Vice President. This course has been approved for SwissRe premium credits. Earn 3 credits for their Understanding the Restoration Industry: Fire Damage course, hosted by Becky Edgren from PuroClean. Click here to fill out the registration form and email it to Abby Coffey by October 28th to attend. (Submission instructions at the bottom of the registration form.) For more news, check out the Action News section of our weekly e-newsletter, Big I Buzz. If you aren’t subscribed, click here to add your email to our emailing list. Additionally, we send out monthly newsletters with content curated just for you and your role. Make sure you're on the list to receive our communications by heading to bit.ly/industrynewsforyou to stay in the loop!
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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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Happy Wednesday! In this week's Big I Buzz, we are sharing 7 findings from the 2022 Agency Universe Study and a great reminder for your clients during Cybersecurity Awareness Month. 7 Findings From the 2022 Agency Universe Study Independent Agent Magazine has released 7 findings from the 2022 Agency Universe Study. Here are those key findings: 1. The number of independent agencies has increased. 2. Business conditions continue to be generally favorable. 3. Technology has become a crucial part of operations and customer service. 4. Principal aging remains stable. 5. Finding qualified staff and marketing continue to be key agency challenges. 6. Emerging purchase channels' impact on personal lines remains a concern. 7. Inclusion gains some ground. Read more details about each of these takeaways at iamagazine.com Celebrating Cybersecurity Awareness Month According to Coalition's 2022 Cyber Claims report, the average cost of a cyber claim for a small business owner during the first half of 2022 was $139,000, 58 times higher than the first half of 2022. Now is the perfect time to remind your customers about the importance of cybersecurity and cyber liability coverage. Trusted Choice has created a variety of creative marketing campaigns to help both businesses and individuals understand the importance of cyber safety and how insurance can help protect them. Access the marketing campaigns here. For more news, check out the Action News section of our weekly e-newsletter, Big I Buzz. If you aren’t subscribed, click here to add your email to our emailing list. Additionally, we send out monthly newsletters with content curated just for you and your role. Make sure you're on the list to receive our communications by heading to bit.ly/industrynewsforyou to stay in the loop!
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