11 Feb 2020
Tech Tips: Windows 7 Is No Longer Supported – Here Is What You Need To Know
As of January 14, 2020, Microsoft Windows 7 Operating System is no longer being supported by Microsoft. What does this mean for your agency? Security Concerns First and foremost, Microsoft will no longer be providing security updates to Windows 7. What this really means is Windows 7 will be vulnerable to potential hackers, because security
20 Jan 2020
Meet IIANC’s New Chairman: Steve Chalk
The following interview was published in The Carolina Agent magazine. Steve Chalk, LUTCF of Chalk & Gibbs Insurance in Morehead City, NC, takes over as IIANC Chairman for 2019-2020. In addition to his long-standing relationship with the insurance industry, Steve has a strong love for his family and community. Thanks for sitting down with us,
13 Jan 2020
The Civil Authority Clause: How Does It Work?
The Business Income Coverage (BIC) form provided by ISO includes an Additional Coverage entitled Civil Authority. Because of the hurricane activity in coastal North Carolina in the last few years, several questions about the coverage and how it works have arisen. So, it may be time to take a more in depth look at this
07 Jan 2020
A Day in the Life: LuAnn Wooters
This is the fourth installment of a series on our blog called “A Day in the Life,” where various IIANC staff members will be documenting what a typical day looks like for them – from start to finish! The following post is from LuAnn Wooters, IIANC’s VP of Professional Development. Enjoy! 12:15 PM – DAY
26 Dec 2019
A Look Ahead to 2020… and Reflections on Our Past Year
For many of us, birthdays and anniversaries that end with “0” seem to have an added sense of significance. I think the same is true for calendar years as well. As we enter the decade of the twenty-twenties, I’ve found myself thinking back to the last decade change and recalling what some of the big
16 Dec 2019
Insights for Independent Agents
Thanks to our recent partnership with IntellAgents LLC, a new industry-specific analytics-driven organization, we are excited to offer your agency access to the R.I.S.E. (Relevant Insights for Strategic Execution) Report at a discounted price exclusive to IIANC members! IntellAgents is focused on leading the industry, paving the way for independent agents to build a culture
11 Dec 2019
Help IIANC Give Back This Holiday Season
‘Tis the season… am I right? The time for folks to feel just a little happier, more cheerful, eager to spend these chilly days with close family and friends – all to celebrate “the most wonderful time of the year.” What some of us often lose sight of (especially during this usually joyful time), are
05 Dec 2019
PARTNER with IIANC in 2020
Would you like to gain exposure for your company to thousands of independent agents across North Carolina without the hassle of coordinating multiple sponsorships? Are you looking for a way to maximize your marketing dollars, extend your reach, and be guaranteed a strong return on your investment throughout the year? As the fastest growing Big
26 Nov 2019
A Work of Insurance Art!
Some of you may know that my academic background and training was in religion and philosophy. One of the areas of study in philosophy is aesthetics, which is essentially the study of beauty. Mostly aesthetics focuses on the arts, i.e., paintings, music, poetry, drama, etc. Rarely, if ever, is aesthetics mentioned in the world of
15 Nov 2019
Get Educated in 2020
Is it really November already? I know over the next two months everyone will be consumed with the holidays. I admit it’s a hectic and fun time of year and sometimes stressful. For the Professional Development team at IIANC, it’s also busy and hectic, but not because of turkey and decorations. We are super busy