Issue #239 - 7.20.2023

IIABAZ Recognizes Exceptional Individuals with Awards

Each year the Arizona Big I acknowledges distinguished insurance professionals for their contributions to the Association, Members and the Insurance Industry. This year we are happy to present five very deserving people with awards.

Arizona Insurance Hall of Fame

inductee

Joni R. Fairbrother, CIC, RPLU

Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of Arizona

Committee Chair of the Year Award

presented to

Consumer Public Relations Committee Co-Chairs

Shannon Austin, CPCU, ARM, AFIS, AU, AIM, ASLI

SECURA Insurance Companies

and

Dan Speas

Central Insurance Companies

Associate of the Year Award

presented to

Tyler Smith

Imperial PFS

Arizona Outstanding CSR of the Year Award

presented to

Tracy Miller

LeBaron & Carroll Insurance, Mesa

Congratulations to Joni, Shannon, Dan, Tyler, and Tracy! Join us in honoring these award winners. All awards will be presented at our Convention's Installation & Awards Banquet at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at the Renaissance in Glendale.

Read more about these and other awards the Association offers along with past recipients.

Nominations are accepted throughout the year and the forms are posted on the website. Please take the time to nominate a deserving individual you know.

Hard Market Toolkit

Is your agency prepared for the Hard Market? Equip your team with the expertise they need to support clients during this demanding time.

The Big I has developed a Hard Market Toolkit for our Members to use when communicating with clients on the changing market conditions. The toolkit will help agents streamline an effective communication plan and handle tough questions.

The Hard Market Toolkit includes:

1. Overview of Market Conditions
2. Expert Advice for Surviving a Hard Market from Savvy Independent Agents
3. Talking Points for Clients
4. Client Email Templates
5. Frequently Asked Questions from Clients
6. A General Communication Timeline to Keep Your Agency on Track
7. Remarketing Standards Document (Fill-In Template)
8. Personal Lines and Commercial Lines Renewal Forms
9. Marketing Materials to Help Your Agency Stand Out

(Customizable Videos and Graphics)

Download this free toolkit today and continue to focus on what you do best - providing excellent customer service to your clients. Turn the hard market into your agency's success story!

Licensing Class Scheduled in November

We have expanded our offerings and added another P&C Pre-Licensing class into our rotation on November 6-8, 2023.

This twenty-one hour agent preparation course is designed to give the student an overall introduction to property and casualty insurance and, at the same time, aid in the successful completion of the Arizona State Property and Casualty Producer Examination. 

The class is set as a hybrid seminar, and students may choose to attend in-person at IIABAZ's office in Phoenix or GoToWebinar. Course Instructor is Jackie M. Wanta, CIC, CPCU, ARM, CRIS.

Registration is now open