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| Big ‘I’ Retirement | | Next Week Is National Save for Retirement Week | | Consider your goals and plan for the future. | | National Save for Retirement Week is the first congressionally endorsed, national event calling on employers to promote the benefits of saving for retirement and to encourage their employees to take full advantage of employer-sponsored plans. The annual campaign is an opportunity to raise public awareness about the importance of saving for retirement. | | Author: Christine Muñoz | | |
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| Education | | ISO Commercial Changes Range from Water Damage to Equipment | | Policy form and endorsement changes explained in Dec. 5 webinar. | | For the first time in five years, ISO has made numerous changes to its commercial property policy forms and endorsements. Most policy forms are being revised and many endorsements are being added, altered or withdrawn. | | Author: Jennifer Becker | | |
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| Big ‘I’ Markets | | Access Valuable Articles Coverage through Big 'I' Markets | | Stand-alone protection is available for a diverse range of valuables. | | As a Big "I" member, you have access through Big “I” Markets to stand-alone fine art and valuable articles coverage on a personal and commercial basis for a diverse range of risks. They include fine arts, jewelry, antiques, silverware, coins and stamps, memorabilia, gun collections, fine wine, musical instruments and other collectibles. | | Author: Elif Wisecup | | |
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| Big ‘I’ Markets | | Can Surety Be Quoted Like Insurance? | | Read guidance on this FAQ from Big ‘I’ Markets partner Goldleaf. | | Bonds can be tricky, but don’t let that stop you from diving into this profitable line of business. Big “I” partner Goldleaf Surety is available to offer advice and information. Consider the frequently asked question, “Can surety be quoted like insurance?” | | Author: Elif Wisecup | | |
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| Trusted Choice® | | Make Trusted Choice® Social Content Yours | | Share Trusted Choice®-developed content and make it your own on social media platforms. | | Social platforms like Facebook and Twitter are great tools for delivering content, but they aren’t much help unless they deliver the right content to the right audience. Trusted Choice® creates content for agents and brokers to use, but here are a few ways to maximize content that can be found in Trusted Choice social spaces. | | Author: Paul Banuski | | |
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| P-C Trends | | Agencies Spur Growth as Economy Recovers | | New Agency Universe Study shows the number of agencies grew 3% from 2009 to 2011. | | Amid a continuing sluggish economy, independent agencies boosted their ranks in 2011 for the first time in five years, the new 2012 Agency Universe Study shows. The study examines the operations and business strategies of independent agencies during the 2010 and 2011 calendar years, based on responses from more than 2,500 agencies surveyed this year. | | Author: Russ Banham | | |
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| P-C Trends | | Insurance Lessons from the Penn State Scandal | | The case affects homeowners, CGL and D&O coverages. | | Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky will likely spend the rest of his life in prison after being sentenced last week to at least 30 years in prison for child abuse. The shocking scandal caused irreparable harm to victims, ended university officials’ careers and tainted the sterling reputation of legendary football coach Joe Paterno. | | Author: Tim Dodge | | |
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| Technology | | New Report Supports Agency Use of E-Signature, Paperless Workflows | | ACORD report covers best practices for electronic signatures, document delivery and retention. | | By using electronic signatures and e-delivery of documents, independent agencies can improve the efficiency of their workflows and deliver a better customer experience. To help agencies adopt this approach, ACORD has released a best practices guide for using effective electronic signature, e-delivery and electronic archival processes. | | Author: Jeff Yates | | |
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| L-H Leads | | Spend—Go! Stop—and Save | | With low interest rates in effect, clients need to balance spending and saving for long-term needs. | | Many have played the childhood running game, Red Light, Green Light. The trick was to be aggressive but not greedy in running forward. To some degree, the game is analogous to the conflicting messages that consumers receive about saving and spending. | | Author: Dave Evans | | |
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| Forms & Substance | | Insuring Kids in Your Care | | Review coverage for insureds who transport kids to school events or host exchange students. | | As a parent, do you ever transport kids to athletic or other school events? Do you use your own vehicle or a nonowned vehicle, from private passenger auto to van? Find out if you have a liability exposure or coverage under a personal auto policy. | | Author: Bill Wilson | | |
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