Posts by ISC Editor
2024 Broker Council Recap
What an incredible two days we spent with 35 of our top brokers at ISC’s Broker Council in May in Louisville, Kentucky, at the 21C Hotel and Art Museum. During our first evening on the 22nd, our staff and brokers enjoyed an evening of bourbon tasting at Evan Williams Bourbon, Kentucky’s first distillery, on the…
Read MoreHomeowners Insurance Market Causing Headaches Across the Country
A new report, “Homeowners Insurance Affordability” by the Insurance Research Council (IRC), outlines how the high cost of coverage is impacting households across the country. According to the IRC report, the average expenditure on Homeowners insurance increased from $508 in 2001 to $1,411 in 2021, a 5% annualized rise. In comparison, U.S. average household income…
Read MoreBecome Part of the ISC Community on LinkedIn
If you aren’t already part of the ISC community on LinkedIn, we encourage you to join us. As part of our community of industry colleagues, you’ll receive updated information about our exclusive insurance programs and wholesale products, company events and milestones, and new hires. Equally important, you’ll share updates with us about your agency, staff,…
Read MoreBracing for an Active Hurricane Season
By now, you’ve read the various forecasts predicting a very active, even “explosive,” upcoming hurricane season (June 1 to November 30). Anywhere between 23 and 30 named storms are forecasted, with up to seven hurricanes predicted to have a significant impact on the Atlantic and the Gulf. The active season is based on the exceptionally…
Read MoreISC Platinum Circle 2025 Costa Rica
We’re rewarding our broker partnerships with the ultimate experience. Our new initiative, the ISC Platinum Circle, is a community of top-performing ISC brokers who are working with us to drive sales success. Brokers who reach the production goals below will be eligible to join us in celebrating the milestones we achieve together.* Platinum Circle members…
Read MoreWhat’s Covered with an Entertainment Equipment Floater?
Entertainment equipment runs the gamut. Live concert events use PA systems, mixing boards, monitors, microphones, cables, lighting, musical instruments, among other equipment. Recording studios use audio interfaces, recorders, mixers, headphones, amplifiers, mic stands, shock mounts, cables, and editing software. Post-production companies use everything from computer editing software, computer hardware, application/editing keyboards, workstations, and controllers to…
Read MoreLeveraging LinkedIn for Blog Exposure
LinkedIn is a great platform for expanding your network, connecting with industry colleagues, clients, and prospects, recruiting new hires, and announcing new products, programs, carrier relationships, and staff members. It’s also a great way to get more exposure for the blog content you create for your website. Here’s why. Establish Yourself As a Thought Leader,…
Read MoreEarth Day 2024: Spotlight on Insurance Industry’s Role in Addressing the Climate Crisis
Earth Day is April 22, an annual event demonstrating support for environmental protection. Initially held in 1970, a wide range of events occur today, with one billion people across 193 countries participating. In recognition of Earth Day, we examine how the insurance industry is being called upon to help lead the charge on the climate…
Read MoreNew Feature on the ISC Platform: Automatic E-Sign Reminder
We added an Automatic E-Sign Reminder feature on our OnlineMGA (OMGA) platform. You can now set the cadence of your reminder emails for electronic signatures so they go out automatically to your clients. Once you set the cadence, you don’t have to lift a finger. The Benefits of E-Signatures Some of the advantages of electronic…
Read MoreWe’ve Increased the Limits to $10M in Our Personal Articles Floater Program
With Abacus’s online platform, you can easily and quickly protect your clients’ valuables and collectibles with our Personal Articles Floater. Abacus is an ISC company known for providing our broker partners with the ability to perform all insurance transactions online – from quoting to order placement, policy issuance, and endorsements. The Personal Articles Floater is…
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