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September 2024https://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2024/september-2024September 20249/1/2024 4:00:00 AMCover2024Volume: 121, Issue: 8

 

 

Thriving Through: Meet Your New Big 'I' Chairmanhttps://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2024/september/thriving-through-meet-your-new-big-i-chairmanThriving Through: Meet Your New Big 'I' ChairmanTodd Jackson’s journey with both the Big “I" and his agency underscores a commitment to service and community, which have been pivotal in shaping his leadership approach.9/1/2024 4:35:00 AMAnnouncements & EventsSeptemberWill Jones
7 Big ‘I’ Resources to Make the Most Of Your Website and Online Presencehttps://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2024/september/7-big-i-resources-to-make-the-most-of-your-website-and-online-presence7 Big ‘I’ Resources to Make the Most Of Your Website and Online PresenceMaintaining, improving and enhancing your website can feel like a full-time job for independent agents, who already wear many hats in their businesses. That's why the Big “I" has an array of resources to help.9/1/2024 4:30:00 AMSales & MarketingSeptemberElif Wisecup
Perpetuation Planning for the Unexpectedhttps://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2024/september/perpetuation-planning-for-the-unexpectedPerpetuation Planning for the UnexpectedMany owners think that having a perpetuation plan is something that only older agency owners need to worry about, but the reality is that every agency owner needs to have a plan in place.9/1/2024 4:25:00 AMPerpetuation & ValuationSeptemberCarey Wallace
8 Strategies for Staying Informed About Carrier Ratingshttps://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2024/september/8-strategies-for-staying-informed-about-carrier-ratings8 Strategies for Staying Informed About Carrier RatingsInsurance carrier ratings provide valuable insights into the financial strength, stability and reputation of insurers and help you when recommending coverage options to your clients.9/1/2024 4:20:00 AME&O Loss ControlSeptemberKaren Thurlow
How Parametric Insurance Can Cover a Major Risk for Golf Courses https://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2024/september/how-parametric-insurance-can-cover-a-major-risk-for-golf-coursesHow Parametric Insurance Can Cover a Major Risk for Golf Courses ​Even though there are 14,000 golf courses across the U.S., according to the National Golf Foundation, golf courses have few options when it comes to protecting themselves against one of their biggest risks: floods.9/1/2024 4:15:00 AMCommercial LinesSeptemberAnneMarie McPherson Spears
What the Olympics Taught Us About Adopting Technologyhttps://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2024/september/what-the-olympics-taught-us-about-adopting-technologyWhat the Olympics Taught Us About Adopting TechnologyTake a cue from the athletes who captivated the world this summer with four ways to score a perfect 10 when integrating technology into your agency.9/1/2024 4:10:00 AMTechnologySeptemberAnupam Gupta
Declaration of Independents: Ivie Islerhttps://www.iamagazine.com/magazine/issues/2024/september/declaration-of-independents-ivie-islerDeclaration of Independents: Ivie IslerIn 2023, Isler received the InsurPac Young Agent of the Year award for helping AIIA win its first InsurPac Eagle Award. In 2024, she received the national Young Agent of the Year Award for leadership in her local and state associations.9/1/2024 4:05:00 AMAgency Operations & Best PracticesSeptemberAnneMarie McPherson Spears