Loss Prevention Report on Risks Related to Cleaning & Disinfecting During the COVID-19 Pandemic

 By Brian Bixby, IAAC PresidentThe risks related to cleaning and disinfecting during the COVID-19 pandemic are multifaceted – and they can have a significant financial, legal, or reputational impact or result in business interruption.While most employers have considered the impact of increased cleaning requirements on their workforce, some may not have considered other related risks or how to prevent any potential resulting losses.Swiss Re Corporate Solutions considered these risks for a wide range of public spaces, workplaces, businesses, and schools and developed a loss prevention report examining some of the general liability risks stemming from the increased cleaning, sanitization, and disinfection requirements of the pandemic. It…

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On Our Mind…Countdown to Pre-Licensing

By Sue Keegan , AIC, MBA, Learning & Development Manager Our virtual P&C Pre-Licensing program​ starts in less than a month. It's exciting to see something that I've heard about and worked on since I started with Big I (almost 7 months ago – WOW!) come to fruition.  Our program allows you to be in the office or at your desk while you attend virtually. Our live instructor is there to guide you through the required 90 hours of class. There is no travel requirement whatsoever. You can take the exam from the comfort of your home or office without the need of a monitor.  Once you have passed our…

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Announcing the annual Local Association “Stack the PAC” Challenge!

​​We are excited to announce the reinvigorated, reimagined, “Stack the PAC" local association competition! Each fiscal year (May 1 – April 30), beginning this year, the top performing local association for IAPAC fundraising will be honored with the Champion Cup!What is the purpose of “Stack the PAC?"Now, perhaps more than ever, our industry is facing threats from Albany. Our goal is to drive home the importance of our political action committee, recognize associations that go above and beyond for the cause, and most importantly help independent agencies thrive by growing our influence. How is the winning local association determined?The winner is determined by a weighted…

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