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NEW AGENT LICENSING RULES 

Ohio Department of Insurance Director Mary Jo Hudson has announced that the Department has adopted rule 3901-5-08 regarding the renewal of insurance agent licenses. The new rule establishes the conversion schedule for changing insurance agent licensing from a perpetual license structure to a biennial license structure.  It also changes limited line license renewal periods, provides the methodology for establishing renewal periods for newly licensed agents and transitions the continuing education (CE) requirements to coincide with the renewal periods.   The rule brings Ohio in line with the National Association of Insurance Commissioner (NAIC) uniformity requirements.  More information on the new rule, including conversion charts for agents, can be found HERE . The rule went into effect on August 2, 2010. Agents with questions about rule 3901-5-08 should call the Department’s licensing division at (614)644-2665.


ANNUAL MEETING & TRADE SHOW

The 113th Ohio Big 'I' Annual Meeting and Trade Show will be held October 28-29 at the Hilton Columbus at Easton Town Center.

Join your fellow agents for social, networking and educational opportunities!  For more information either click the link to download the PDF of the brochure or register online.

 

Download Brochure and Registration Form

 

Register Online   


BIG 'I' DEBUTS NEW LOGO

The Big 'I' is excited to announce a new era in branding for Independent Insurance Agents.  The national board overwhelmingly approved a new logo, the first change in more than two decades.  The new logo incorporates the eagle swoosh that is recognizable to consumers as it has been used in the Trusted Choice logo for a number of years.  As independent agents now have to compete with the Gecko's and Flo's of the insurance world, it was time for agents to have a consistent brand that was noticeable to both consumers and for our association activities.  MORE INFO 


INDUSTRY PARTNERS

THANK YOU to the charter members of the Ohio Big 'I' Industry Partners program.  The companies listed below have made a committment to support the strongest agents' association in Ohio and in turn, as members, please show your thanks by utilizing their varied products and services.

Gold Level Silver Level Bronze Level Bronze Cont.
CareWorks Consultants, Inc.Acuity  Allied Insurance GroupOhio Casualty Insurance
Motorists Insurance GroupCentral Insurance CompaniesArlington/RoeOhio Mutual 
Pekin InsuranceChartisBloss & Dillard  Prime Rate Premium Financing
Westfield InsuranceState Auto InsuranceBolton & Co. S.H. Smith & Co. 
 CareWorks Selective Insurance Co. of America  
 Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote Travelers  
  German Mutual Insurance   Utica National Ins. Co.
 InsurBanc Western Reserve Group
 Keystone Insurers Group 
 
   


HEALTH CARE REFORM SIGNED INTO LAW

What do the changes in the health care laws mean for independent insurance agents and your clients?  READ MORE 


STRATEGIC PLAN FOR OHIO'S INSURANCE INDUSTRY

The Ohio Department of Development's Insurance Industry Advisory Board has released their "Strategic Growth Plan for Ohio's Insurance Industry" report today.  Scott Nein, CEO, Ohio Big 'I', serves as Vice Chairman of the board.   The mission of the Strategic Plan is to enhance the business climate for Ohio's insurance industry and to develop innovative ways to retain and create insurance industry jobs for Ohioans.

Executive Summary 

Full Report 


CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE

During the past few months, the Ohio Big 'I' worked very closely and diligently with the Department of Insurance to develop a bulletin that is concise in defining what a certificate is, how making changes to them is a violation of state law, and general guidelines for using certificates of insurance.  

 

CLICK HERE TO READ THE ODI BULLETIN 


DID YOU KNOW....?

 

RLI now has an online Personal Umbrella quoting system on their Web site.  Get a realtime quote in a matter of minutes HERE

 


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Members are encouraged to log in by clicking on the red login button in the upper left-hand corner or by clicking here (login) .  Being logged in gives you access to all of the services provided to dues paying members and their agency employees.  And you only have to log in one time to access the features of both the Ohio and National Web sites.

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NATIONAL NEWS
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Top Insurance Industry Executives to Address Young Agents Big "I" Leadership Institute Presidents' Panel
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 17, 2010 - The Big "I" has announced the insurance carrier panel of presidents and executives for the annual Young Agents Big "I" Leadership Institute. Participating carriers include Fireman's Fund, The Hartford, MetLife and Progressive Insurance.
 
Big "I" Calls on Congressional Leaders to Repeal Burdensome IRS Form 1099 Provision
WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 12, 2010 - The Big "I" sent a letter to Congressional leaders urging the repeal of a provision in the new health care law that will require all businesses to file a Form 1099 for any business-to-business transaction for goods or services over $600 (cumulative throughout the tax year) starting in 2012.
 
Beacon Mutual Joins Trusted Choice®
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 11, 2010 - The Beacon Mutual Insurance Company has accepted an invitation to join the Trusted Choice® consumer branding program for independent insurance agents and brokers. Beacon, a mutual insurance company chartered by the State of Rhode Island, is the largest writer of workers' compensation insurance in the state.
 
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