RISKY BUSINESS
EXCLUSIVE PROGRAMS FOR IIAW MEMBER AGENCIES In a hurry? We can expedite this search for resources YOU need. The team at IIAW created agency-focused evaluations that match an agency to the member benefits they would find value in. Answer a few questions and receive an immediate report with necessary links. Think of it as your personal map to IIAW resources. Visit www.iiaw.com/agencysolutions to get started.
The staff at the Independent Insurance Agents of Wisconsin love to find the right resource, course or form for our member agents who call when they’re feeling “stuck”. We understand it can be hard to remember every member benefit we have to offer, so tear out this article (or visit bit.ly/FebRiskyBusiness for a PDF of this article) and hang it on your office wall because we are diving in!
Technology Solutions for Your Agency Agents Council for Technology (ACT) provides guides to disaster planning, cybersecurity, customer experience and other emerging trends to help your agency. This Big I National resource can offer best practices and information through online tools and ondemand webinars.
Certificates of Insurance The Certificates of Insurance Resource page on the IIABA website is full of great information including a 2020 webinar and additional on-demand recordings. The IIAW website also features additional online courses for agency employees looking to sharpen their certificates of insurance skills.
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E&O Risk Management
For years, IIAW members have had access to the E&O Happens website which is filled with articles and best practices for agencies. Since 2017, agents have also had exclusive access to the IIAW Agency Risk Management program which offers one-on-one consulting, E&O risk mitigation tools and discount opportunities for policyholders.
Education The IIAW aims to provide quality online continuing education programs through our partnerships with the IIABA and ABEN. These courses are regularly updated and meet the current needs of agency personnel. In addition, the IIAW partners with MyAgencyCampus to bring members best in class training for new employees and employees looking to build their professional skills.