23 Sep 2019
Preparedness for Independent Agencies
September is National Preparedness Month so it is timely to help members be prepared for disasters in North Carolina by shedding some light on the flurry of bulletins issued by the Commissioner of Insurance (COI) before, during and after a disaster event. IIANC frequently receives requests for clarification on these bulletins such as what triggers
10 Sep 2019
Tech Tips: Ransomware… It Could Happen to Your Agency
Tech Tips will be a regular feature on our blog, courtesy of IIANC Technology Consultant, George Robertson, CISR. George has more than 25 years of experience in the insurance and technology industry, with 12 of those being a fellow independent agency owner. Over the past few years, we have seen a rise in the number
29 Aug 2019
Meet the Staff: Professional Development
Guess what? I bet you didn’t know about something on our website… If you visit our staff listing page and click on anyone’s photo, it will take you to a “secret” page that will you tell you all sorts of interesting (and perhaps not so interesting?!) tidbits about all of your favorite IIANC staff members! PLUS
27 Aug 2019
How Does a Deductible Work?
I know this sounds like a very simple question, but over the years I have asked this question in classes and there has been some uncertainty in the answers I have gotten. Let’s take a scenario. We have a property insurance policy with a limit of insurance of $100,000 (it does not make any difference
20 Aug 2019
10 Mistakes Insurance Agency Owners and Agency Leaders Make on a Regular Basis
The following blog post is by Billy R. Williams, Ph.D., a keynote speaker at this year’s AC2019. Don’t miss his legendary sessions at this awesome event – register today! I was recently teaching a class at a college where I am an adjunct professor and one of the students who had just passed their P&C
09 Aug 2019
Meet the Staff: NCAIA
Guess what? I bet you didn’t know about something on our website… If you visit our staff listing page and click on anyone’s photo, it will take you to a “secret” page that will you tell you all sorts of interesting (and perhaps not so interesting?!) tidbits about all of your favorite IIANC staff members! Since you’re
29 Jul 2019
If You Got’m, Smoke’m: New Cannabis Endorsements for Commercial Insurance
The legalization of cannabis is a growing trend in America. We are lucky to have a national authority on cannabis and insurance here in North Carolina: Dr. Brenda Wells at East Carolina University is recognized as one of the most knowledgeable insurance authorities on this subject. Access to some of her work on this subject
23 Jul 2019
Where Insurance Meets Technology
The following blog post was written by Delwin Clark, of Trapp Insurance Group in Cary, NC. Delwin currently serves as a member of IIANC’s iLEAD committee. Agents throughout the country work hard every day to find the competitive edge to gain and retain clients, whether it’s the growth of their network, or becoming an expert
16 Jul 2019
Three Steps to Improve Your Own User Experience
The following blog post was written by Kitty Ambers, Chief Growth Officer of AVYST, the company that pioneered the eForms Wizard, a product to help you save time with your agency’s data input. IIANC members can receive the eForms Wizard Bronze package at no cost! Click here to learn more. Our industry spends a lot
12 Jul 2019
E&O Tips: Preserving Agency Documentation in the 21st Century
The following blog post was written by Mike Medford and Will Cherry from Manning, Fulton & Skinner, P.A. IIANC often receives inquiries from members seeking advice that requires the assistance of legal counsel. The services of IIANC’s law firm are available to members, on a limited basis, at no cost. Our Free Legal Service Program