Agency Solutions
Agency Solutions
Business Tools
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
Help with hiring – do it yourself or outsourced
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
Continuing Education
Get affordable, convenient CE hours, on demand
Advanced Insurance Education
Professional designations, niche-specific education, and more
Agent Development Program
Training for new employees or employees starting a new role
Prelicensing
Get new employees prepared for the Producer Licensing Exam
Sales Training
Tailored training for producers and sales managers
Webinar Archive
Information
Technical Advisory Archive
Search 20+ years of IIABL Technical Advisories by topic to find trusted answers fast
Virtual University
National articles on all things risk and insurance
Louisiana Agent Newsletter
Big I Louisiana’s signature, digital magazine
Ask an Expert
Ask your insurance questions to a panel of nationwide insurance experts
Ask Ben
Ask any Louisiana-specific insurance questions to our CEO and resident insurance nerd, Ben Albright
Other Information Resources
Find data and insights including benchmarks for your agency and the industry
Events & Conferences
Events & Conferences
Events
Annual Convention
June 14-17, 2026
IIABL & IIAM Young Agents Conference
August 27-29, 2026
Women In Insurance Conference
April, 2027
Upcoming Events - Community Hub
View all upcoming events
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
About Us
About Us
Who We Are
About Us
Agency Members
Our Partners
Staff
Volunteer Leaders
Board of Directors
Young Agents Committee
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Why join IIABL
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Awards & Recognition
Past Board Chairmen
Lou Daniel Award
Distinguished Service Award
Jeff Albright Award

Chris Haik

Secretary-Treasurer

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Higginbotham Insurance Agency

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Lafayette, LA