Education
Jan 11 CISR Insuring Commercial Casualty I
In-Person Seminar, Phoenix
Jan 18 E&O: Avoid Going Over the Cliff Ethics
Live Webinar
Jan 19 CISR Other Personal Lines Solutions
In-Person Seminar, Phoenix
Jan 26 CISR Insuring Personal Automobile
In-Person Seminar, Phoenix
Jan 30-Feb 1 P&C Pre-Licensing Plus
Hybrid-Webinar & In-Person Seminar, Phoenix
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Online Live CE Courses
Click Here for ABEN's full schedule and registrations. New courses continuously added.
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NFIP Key Fundamentals of Flood Insurance for Agents 2.0
Part 1: Dec 20 1-3pm - Register
Part 2: Dec 21 1-3pm - Register
Part 1: Dec 21 9-11am - Register
Part 2: Dec 22 9-11am - Register
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Upcoming Events
IIABAZ Office Closed
Christmas Holiday
December 23-26, 2022
New Year's Holiday
December 30-January 2, 2023
IIABAZ Board Meeting
January 27, 2023
IIABAZ Offices at Noon
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Arizona Supreme Court Addressed Depreciation of Labor Expenses on Actual Cash Value Building Losses
The Arizona Supreme Court recently issued an opinion on an issue that has split courts nationwide: may an insurer depreciate labor expenses when issuing an actual cash value payment (“ACV”) payment on a building loss? In Walker v. Auto Owners, the Court unanimously held that under the policy terms at issue, the insurer could not depreciate the cost of labor in determining the ACV for a covered loss.
Read the entire article from Attorney Patrick Gorman's article, with permission, from the Jones Skelton & Hochuli Law Alert.
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Arizona Supreme Court Upholds Statutes Limiting Work Compensation Claims for Mental Illnesses
On November 23, 2022, the Supreme Court of Arizona, in Matthews v. The Industrial Commission of Arizona, upheld the constitutionality of Arizona statute 23-1043.01(B), which limits workers compensation claims for mental illnesses to those that arise from an "unexpected, unusual, or extraordinary stress" situation.
Read the full NCCI article
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Big I Leaders Named Top D.C. Lobbyists
The Hill, a prominent political newspaper, has once again recognized the Big “I,” naming Bob Rusbuldt, Big I President & CEO, and Charles Symington, Big I Executive Vice President, among the top trade association lobbyists in Washington, D.C. this year. As in previous years, the Big “I” was the only property-casualty insurance agent or broker group to make the list.
A vital component of the Big I's advocacy efforts is InsurPac. It develops and strengthens relationships with elected officials and candidates for federal office, amplifying the Big I brand on Capitol Hill. Click here for more details.
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IIABAZ Holiday Closures
The IIABAZ has released their 2023 schedule of holidays that the Association's office will be closed.
Dec 30, 2022 Pre-New Year’s Eve
Jan 2, 2023 New Year’s Day Observed
Jan 16, 2023 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Feb 20, 2023 Presidents’ Day
May 29, 2023 Memorial Day
Jul 3-4, 2023 Fourth of July Holiday
Sep 4, 2023 Labor Day
Nov 22, 2023 Closing at Noon
Nov 23-24, 2023 Thanksgiving Holiday
Dec 22-25, 2023 Christmas Holiday
Dec 29, 2023 New Year’s Holiday
Click here for the PDF Bulletin of our Holiday Schedule.
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Economic Inflation, Social Inflation and your Agency
The Big “I" Professional Liability Risk Management team invites all IIABAZ Members to attend a complimentary new webinar, “Economic and Social Inflation: What You Need to Know for Your Agency and Your Clients.”
This session will answer the questions: What is economic inflation and what is social inflation? The 30-minute panel discussion will outline the importance of these concepts to your agency and your clients, as well as provide practical advice for your agency staff to avoid errors & omissions allegations and claims.
Join Big “I” Professional Liability and the session panelists, including Beth Whitney, head of the U.S. agents team at Swiss Re Corporate Solutions; Matt Davis, vice president and claims manager, Swiss Re Corporate Solutions; and Jerry Theodorou, director of the finance, insurance and trade policy program, R Street.
Register now: January 17, 2023 or February 7, 2023
Learn more about agency risk management and review additional resources at E&O Guardian.
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Using Tech Tools in the Fight Against Bank Fraud
Insurance agents provide security and protection to their clients on a daily basis, but do you know how to protect your agency from bank fraud? Patricia Smith, InsurBanc's Director of Cash Management, discusses ways criminals attack banking information and the tech tools you can employ to prevent fraud. Click here to read the article.
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Cybersecurity Tips Infographic Series
The Agents Council for Technology (ACT) has released its latest tool for independent agents. This three-part, easily digestible infographic series increases cybersecurity awareness for agencies. The interactive PDFs contain helpful reminders, real-world statistics and links to additional free IIABAZ Member resources.
Visit ACT's Cyber Guide 3.0 website to see the downloadable PDFs today. Also, check out the multitude of other information and resources the Cyber Guide 3.0 site offers.
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Big I Leaders Named Top D.C. Lobbyists by The Hill
The Hill, a prominent political newspaper, has once again recognized the Big “I,” naming Bob Rusbuldt, Big I President & CEO, and Charles Symington, Big I Executive Vice President, among the top trade association lobbyists in Washington, D.C. this year. As in previous years, the Big “I” was the only property-casualty insurance agent or broker group to make the list.
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Avoiding the Pitfalls of Holiday Parties
Claudia St. John, President of Affinity HR Group, which is a Big I Partner, shares a quick video about avoiding the pitfalls of holiday parties.
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