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Agency Solutions
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Catalyit
Help with technology, specifically for independent agencies - free for IIABL Members
Acord
Save money on your AMS – get your Acords for free
Trusted Choice
Get help with marketing, social media, managing your digital presence, and more
Checklists and Forms
Protect your agency with standardized forms and checklists to provide a consistent customer experience and guard against E&O
Other Resources
Additional "tools in the IIABL toolbox"
Hiring & Talent Resources
Big I Hires
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Comp 360
Find out how your employee compensation plan stacks up
Other Hiring Resources
Assessments, outsourcing, and other options to make the right hire
Consulting Resources
Technology Consulting
Catalyit consultants can help identify, implement, and deploy new technology in your agency
Agency E&O
Website reviews, Operational Improvement Reviews, and more
Strategic Planning
Make a formal plan to hit your performance goals and grow your agency
Valuation & Perpetuation
Having a plan is important. Start planning for a sale or the next generation early
Other Consulting
If you have other consulting needs, reach out to Ben, our CEO for direction
Education & Info
Education & Info
Education
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Advanced Insurance Education
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Agent Development Program
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Prelicensing
Get new employees prepared for the Producer Licensing Exam
Sales Training
Tailored training for producers and sales managers
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Louisiana Agent Newsletter
Big I Louisiana’s signature, digital magazine
Ask an Expert
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Ask Ben
Ask any Louisiana-specific insurance questions to our CEO and resident insurance nerd, Ben Albright
Other Information Resources
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Events & Conferences
Events & Conferences
Events
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June 14-17, 2026
IIABL & IIAM Young Agents Conference
August 27-29, 2026
Women In Insurance Conference
April, 2027
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Market Access
Market Access
Insurance for your Customers
Market Access Programs
New market access for members
Personal Umbrella Program
RLI’s competitive stand-alone policy
In-Home Business Program
Fill the coverage gaps that a Homeowner's policy leaves behind
Flood Insurance
Partnership with Selective to bring members the best WYO program available
Premium Finance
IPFS offers members the best service at ideal rates to help grow your agency
Health Insurance Brokerage
A partner on benefits insurance. Round out your accounts for P&C-only agencies
Markets for your Agency
Agent Professional Liability (E&O)
Protect your agency’s future
Cyber Insurance for Agencies
Cyber Insurance for IIABL Member Agencies
Advocacy
Advocacy
State Level
State-Level Advocacy
IIABL is working for agents at the capitol, at the Department, and with carriers and vendors
Big I Louisiana PAC
The IIABL Political Action Committee (IIABL-PAC) collects contributions from IIABL member agencies to support the business and insurance interests of IIABL member agencies and their customers
Federal
Federal Affairs
While independent agents look out for their communities, the Big “I” looks out for them—on Capitol Hill and beyond
InsurPAC
Our federal PAC impacts politics in DC to protect agencies on insurance, taxes, and other critical issues
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Technical Advisory #340

April 14, 2026

October 24, 2024Updates to Contractor’s Board Insurance Requirements

Technical Advisory #357

April 14, 2026

May 30, 2024LA Overhaul of Bad Faith Statutes

Louisiana Agent News

December 18, 2025

Newsletter Weekly News brief

Women In Insurance Conference

December 17, 2025

Registration fees Product Cost Registration $199 Platinum Sponsor $1,500 Gold Sponsor $1,000 Silver Sponsor $750 Bronze Sponsor Hotel accommodations Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center201 Lafayette StreetBaton Rouge, LA Reservations can…

Young Agents Conference

December 17, 2025

A Unique Bi-State Experience Each year, the Young Agents Conference is hosted in partnership between the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Louisiana and the Independent Insurance Agents of Mississippi.…

Annual Convention

December 9, 2025

Join Us at the IIABL Annual Convention: Charting the CourseJune 14-17, 2026 | Hilton SandestinSet your sights on the horizon and join us in Miramar Beach for the 2026 IIABL…

Distinguished Service Award

November 6, 2025

Supporting the insurance profession Distinguished Service Award The Big I Louisiana Distinguished Service Award honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Louisiana…

Lou Daniel Award

November 6, 2025

Lifetime achievement Lou Daniel Award The IIABL Lou Daniel Award is the highest honor that the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Louisiana can bestow upon an individual. Named in…

Jeff Albright Award

November 6, 2025

Established 2024 Jeff Albright Award Named in honor of Jeff Albright’s extraordinary 45-year career in the insurance industry—including 36 years of dedicated service to IIABL—the Jeff Albright Award represents the…

Lyra Rutledge

November 6, 2025