Stop chasing paper checks. With ePayPolicy, your clients can securely pay premiums via credit card or ACH right at their fingertips. Speed up your cash flow, reduce manual entry errors, and offer a seamless digital payment experience today.
Show your industry know-how by earning and maintaining a designation with The Institutes®, offering courses designed to fit into an adult learner’s schedule and build foundational, technical, and leadership skills to stay ahead of evolving trends in risk management and insurance.
Agency AI Labs is a free, live, and on-demand learning program from ACT (Agents Council for Technology) designed to meet independent agency staff where they are. No tech background required. No vendor pitch. Just practical, role-specific AI education built by and for the independent agent channel.
Don’t miss out–access Phase 1’s five-part webinar series on demand to uncover the foundation of AI. Look out for Phase 2’s Growth and Operations series coming soon!
The first comprehensive, multi-state survey designed to give independent agencies a clear view into compensation, benefits, and outsourcing across the industry. You can get the insights!
IMS is helping you unlock more commercial lines markets with The Hanover to protect your customers where it matters most. With the flexible, account-focused solutions and distinctive capabilities, you can offer your clients tailored coverage on an admitted basis.
Members have FREE full access to Catalyit. You’ll find tools to help you discover, select, implement, and maximize the right tech for your agency. Take the tech assessment, learn the latest insights, and more.
We make it easy to protect your investment and ability to serve customers with E&O, EPLI, and Cyber. Plus, we provide THE BEST customer service to support you. Need markets for customers? Our programs can write what you need.
We’ll bring the training to your office. Pick the date and topic that fits your agency’s goals, whether it’s skill-building, CE credit, or earning designations.
Featured Event
Golf Tournament
Another year, another Big I CT Golf Tournament! It’s going to be a great day of golf and socializing as we hit the course at Tunxis Country Club on August 6.
Foursomes are still available–reserve your spot before it’s too late!
WEBINAR | AUGUST 5 | 1 CE In this program, insurance pros will learn how to assist commercial insureds in identifying profit-crushing supply-chain risks and understand how insurance can help (or not help) with them.
WEBINAR | AUGUST 5 | 3 CE Bad actors are finding more sophisticated ways to utilize their bad machines. The harm caused by a cyber-attack can destroy businesses big and small. This course will examine the most common first- and third-party cyber exposures facing businesses today. We will review some of the coverages available in the cyber insurance market and discuss considerations when selecting a product.
WEBINAR | AUGUST 6 | 3 CE This course reviews many examples of situations agents may face that test ethical resolve and E&O management practices. Agents who take this course will learn some coverage lessons, better understand the critical functions of a successful agency operation, and be more prepared to handle difficult situations commonly faced by insurance agencies.
WEBINAR | AUGUST 6 | 2 CE Join veteran insurance educator Chris Amrhein as he shares his own adventures with Social Security and other retirement income solutions for seniors. He’ll discuss eligibility, enrollment, changes, costs, benefits, limitations, and just about everything else. Whether the information is for the benefit of your clients, your family, and/or yourself, you’ll be ready!
WEBINAR | AUGUST 11 | 3 CE This course uses examples of several commercial property claims to illustrate how the policy may not function in the manner expected by either the agent or insured. Insurance pros who take this course will gain expertise on a variety of commercial property issues such as reconstruction costs, setting limits, insurance to value, tenant lease insurance requirements, and acts of civil authority.
WEBINAR | AUGUST 12 | 1 CE In this program, insurance pros will learn about several common exposures stemming from the use of small vehicles for recreational purposes as well as watercraft.
WEBINAR | AUGUST 13 | 3 CE Does the word “audit” give you night sweats? Instructor Kym Martell taps into her decades of experience auditing agencies to discuss why welcoming an audit might be the best decision your agency can make. She’ll discuss best practices of agency auditing and how it will identify workflow deficiencies, E&O exposures, lost profitability, and the strengths your agency can build upon.
WEBINAR | AUGUST 13 | 3 CE This course examines some of the property and inland marine exposures faced by contracting risks, as well as the policies available to cover them. We will discuss commercial property insurance, builder’s risk coverage, installation floaters, and contractors’ equipment policies. For each topic, we will review the coverage afforded by commonly used forms, coverage features to consider, and the limitations to watch out for.
WEBINAR | AUGUST 14 (More dates available) | 3 CE Join us for this jam-packed seminar where our E&O gurus–Brian Bixby and Howard Kronberg–offer decades of knowledge to leave you with the best practices to stay out of hot water. Earn 3 CE credits and a potential premium credit too!
This year’s seminar covers producer liability, E&O policy coverage, documentation practices, cancellation and timing risks, and real-world compliance challenges for agents.
WEBINAR SERIES | STARTS SEPT 14 Become licensed in Connecticut with our flexible Property & Casualty pre-licensing program, combining the convenience of home study with classroom discussion. Designed specifically to prepare students for the licensing exam, the course covers core P&C concepts, commercial lines, and Connecticut insurance law with a first-time pass rate of over 90%.
ONLINE PROGRAM | Fall sessions begin September 16 Are you looking to level up in your career? Do you know someone in your agency with untapped potential? Take that next step with Leadership Academy. Our highly regarded program and instructors change lives and help you unlock your leadership potential.
Get the supportive guidance, practical resources, and strong advocacy your agency needs to grow, compete, and thrive—backed by a community that’s with you every step of the way.