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Ban on Noncompete Agreements Dealt Significant Blow
Ban on Noncompete Agreements Dealt Significant Blow
Two lawsuits seek to block the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ban on noncompete agreements from taking effect as scheduled on Sept. 4. Learn More

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AN Radio: A Life of Service with Emmanuel Osuyah
"I came into this industry 20 years ago. After a year of being in the industry, I said to my wife, 'I think I found that thing—the thing that I'm going to do for 30 years,'" said Emmanuel Osuyah, CEO, owner and principal of Alpha Direct Agency in New York. Learn More
Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in June
Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in June
From the continued heat in the personal auto market to the consequences of risk misclassification and emerging risks, such as short-term rentals and lithium batteries, June's articles provided an analysis of industry trends and market conditions. Learn More
What Agency Staff Like Most About Their Jobs
What Agency Staff Like Most About Their Jobs
The majority of professionals within the insurance industry remain passionate about the industry itself and about helping the people they serve, according to Vertafore report. Learn More
Owning It: Meet Young Agent Jesica Hernandez
"One thing I've always loved, even outside of work, is helping other people," says young agent Jesica Hernandez. "The opportunity to help people protect what they've worked hard for is very fulfilling." Learn More
Owning It: Meet Young Agent Cole Schanandore
"At the end of the day, I think different perspectives are important in any organization," says young agent Cole Schanandore. "Every generation needs to be adaptable and learn to work together as a team." Learn More
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Big ‘I’ Partners With 101 Weston Labs
The InsurTech accelerator from the Independent insurance Agents of North Carolina (IIANC) focuses on innovations for independent agencies. Learn More
How to Prevent Business Email Compromise
Join the Big "I" Agents Council for Technology (ACT) webinar on July 17 to explore a real-world example of business email compromise (BEC). Learn More
Amerisure Joins Invest
Kevin Clary, Amerisure vice president, has been appointed to the Invest board to promote insurance career education. Learn More
Join Webinar Introducing Elevate Teams
Learn about Elevate Teams, a new Big “I” Alliance vendor partner that specializes in virtual assistants and customer service representatives, on Aug. 1. Learn More
Access Summer Social Media Content
Trusted Choice® has new content available to refresh your summer social media strategy. Learn More
SecurityScorecard Joins ACT
The cybersecurity rating company is the newest Big “I" Agents Council for Technology (ACT) partner. Learn More
July Independent Agent Issue Now Available
The hard market is putting a strain on relationships across the insurance distribution system. Learn More
Receive $40 Gift Card for Carrier Satisfaction Survey
You are invited to provide feedback for the J.D. Power “2024 Independent Insurance Agent Satisfaction Study.” Learn More
Access Sample Declination Forms on E&O Guardian
Coverage declination forms signed by clients are crucial tools when defending a “failure to offer" claim. Learn More
Join Us Sept. 4-8 for Big ‘I’ Fall Leadership Conference
Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your leadership skills and network with your peers. Learn More
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