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April 23-24, 2026

IIABA Legislative Conference


May 5, 2026

Big "I" WV Board Meeting


July 23-24, 2026

Big "I" Women's Retreat

Charleston, WV


August 6-7, 2026

Big "I" Young Agents Summer Retreat

Adventures on the Gorge


October 14-16, 2026

Annual Convention

Stonewall Resort


December 9, 2026

Big "I" WV Board Meeting

 

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The Pros and Cons of an Agency Setting Up a Premium Financing Company

An agency has a book of medium and large-sized commercial accounts with stable cash flow. Currently, they work with two premium finance companies and are considering handling it inside the agency in a designated department with an accounting team. 


Q: What are the pros and cons of an insurance agency setting up and running its own premium finance department?


Response: This is a great question—and one we’re hearing more frequently from agencies with strong commercial books and stable cash flow. As agencies grow, it’s natural to start looking more closely at areas where you may be able to gain greater control over the client experience, improve efficiency or retain more of the economics already flowing through the organization.

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BIG I WV LEADERSHIP


Chris Parker, President

Ferrell & Hill Insurance Agency


Tony Deal, Vice President

Insurance Centers


Brady Campbell, Treasurer

Mountain State Insurance Agency


Suzette Raines Ashley , Immediate Past President

Ashley Insurance Group, LLC


Terri Dodrill, State National Director

McGriff Insurance Services


Dean Cornell, Young Agents Chair

Blue Ridge Risk Partners


Traci Nelson, Chief Executive Officer



DIRECTORS

Michael Winter

Bray & Oakley Insurance Agency


Beth Bailey

Bill Bailey Insurance Agency


Mike Cvechko

Cvechko Insurance Services


Charlie Robinson

Assured Partners dba Insurance Systems


Nick Dyer

Blueridge Risk Partners



A Letter From Our President

Dear Members and Associates,


As we move into a busy spring, I want to take a moment to highlight some important recent successes and opportunities for our association and members.


First, I’m proud of the strong advocacy efforts by Big I West Virginia during the recent legislative session. Working alongside our government affairs team and engaged members, we successfully helped stop a couple of proposed bills that we believed were not in the best interest of West Virginia insurance consumers or our independent agent community. These efforts reflect the strength of our association and the importance of having a unified voice at the Capitol.


Protecting consumers while supporting a healthy, competitive insurance marketplace remains one of our top priorities. When we work together, we can ensure that legislation is thoughtful, balanced, and beneficial for the citizens of West Virginia.


Looking ahead, I also encourage members to consider attending the Big I National Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. this April. This is an outstanding opportunity to meet directly with our congressional delegation, stay informed on national issues affecting independent agents, and strengthen our industry’s voice at the federal level.


If you are interested in attending or would like more information, please contact Lora Ball. She can assist with details, registration, and logistics.


Thank you for your continued involvement and support of Big I West Virginia. Your engagement makes a difference, and together we will continue advocating for our members and the consumers we serve.


Sincerely,

Chris Parker, CIC

President, Big I West Virginia