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A new agency locator from the Big "I" is coming June 1st - here’s what you need to know: • It’s FREE • Every member gets a listing automatically • No subscription. No opt-in. No fees. Complete your profile to get seen by active insurance shoppers. hubs.la/Q04hmgL20

Independent Agent magazine’s August 2026 feature will highlight agencies who are prioritizing non-digital approaches to customer service, sales and marketing. Email AnneMarie Spears, news editor, Independent Agent.

Selective's free self-service flood quoting tool, QuoteItNow, allows you to maintain your personal touch with our mutual customers while empowering them to start the flood quote process at their convenience. Quote Flood Insurance on Your Agency Website - hubs.la/Q04g-9mw0

We are just a few weeks away from our annual GIVE Week! ❤️ Learn more about plans and opportunities for this year's event by joining our Young Agents Resource Roundtable TOMORROW, May 20 at 2:00pm ET. ➡️ Register today! hubs.la/Q04gZxlM0 #bigiyoungagents #TCAgentsGIVE

Take a moment to “meet Selective’s flood line of business leader Cassie Masone in this Agency Nation Meets interview appearing in this month’s IA magazine! hubs.la/Q04g-1sY0

As a small token of our appreciation, those who qualify and complete the survey will receive a transferable code to claim a $25 e-gift card* and a complimentary summary report of the study. hubs.la/Q04h0P0Z0

For one week each year, we invite Big “I” members to “Spring into Flood Awareness.” We’ll be sharing news, tips, and updates all week from Big “I” Flood partner Selective.hubs.la/Q04gZV6l0.

More than $15 billion in insurance commissions could be at risk as artificial intelligence becomes more embedded in the industry, according to Bank of America Global Research. Read the full article below! hubs.la/Q04gMMJ-0

On May 7, the FEMA Review Council submitted its final report to President Donald Trump. The 75-page report presents a comprehensive set of recommendations for overhauling the federal government’s approach to disaster preparedness, response and recovery. hubs.la/Q04gMHyV0

On June 1, a brand-new, consumer-facing agency locator is launching. Insurance shoppers will use it to find independent agents in their area — and every member is included automatically. No subscription. No fee. Stay tuned for details on how to update your profile.

Last week, Kasey Conners, executive director of The Big "I" Agents council for Technology, addressed the Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents Women's Summit during a session titled "Technology Spotlight: The Future of Insurance Through One Visionary's Lens."

Here are the five most-read articles on hubs.la/Q04f_L0q0 in April: hubs.la/Q04f_Qck0

On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, Will Jones, editor-in-chief of Independent Agent magazine, interviews Luke Bills, president of independent agent distribution at Liberty Mutual. Listen to the full podcast below! hubs.la/Q04fYlNZ0

Ready to make an impact? 🌟 Join us on Wednesday, May 20 at 2pm ET for our next Young Agents Resource Roundtable. The call will focus on the upcoming GIVE Week and Community Service. Register today ➡️: hubs.la/Q04fvbR50 #bigiyoungagents #TCAgentsGIVE

Trusted Choice board member, Mike Barrett, spoke about rising insurance premiums and how few Americans review their insurance annually, leaving coverage gaps and opportunities for agents to engage clients proactively. Listen now on Spotify: hubs.la/Q04fg_h40

For more than a century, Safeco Insurance has been built around one core belief: independent agents matter. That belief, rooted in partnership and an unwavering commitment to the independent agent channel, does not change as we move to a single brand. hubs.la/Q04f7GHm0

On this episode of AN Radio, Kasey Connors, executive director of the Big “I” Agents Council for Technology, dives into one of the most important themes from the 2026 Tech Trends Report: digital relevance in an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven world. hubs.la/Q04d-Jlg0

🏆 Barney Burns Award Barney Burns Award was presented to Sean Stewart, managing director of Higginbotham Insurance in Brunswick, Georgia. hubs.la/Q04dsw-x0

That’s a wrap on the Big “I” Legislative Conference. Thank you to everyone who made the event a success. We appreciate you and look forward to seeing you in 2027. Catch up in the special Friday edition of News & Views or visit: hubs.la/Q04dnRjN0

🏆 Dan Fulwider Award Rosie Sabahie, premier senior client advisor at USI Insurance Services, Mid-Atlantic Region, in New York, earned the Dan Fulwider Award for Community Involvement for the Alex Sebahie Never Back Down Foundation. hubs.la/Q04dn_Wm0