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Updated June 5, 2013
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Customize disaster prep infographics, share with current/ potential clients
Trusted Choice® has created a series of disaster-prep infographics for members to customize with agency information and share in your newsletters, social media or with printed posters or flyers. Contact our Director of Communications if you need help with customization or resolution issues.
Download them all in a zip file here: http://ow.ly/lvmQA
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South Carolina Agent Announces Run for IIABA Executive Committee
Would be only second South Carolinian to serve on National Executive Committee
IIABSC National Director Jon Jensen has announced his intent to run for election to the IIABA national Executive Committee. Jensen made his announcement at the April IIABA Board of Directors meeting for the election to be held at the April 2014 Board meeting in Washington, DC. If elected, Jensen would start a three-year term as an at-large member in September 2014 on the seven-member IIABA Executive Committee.
Jensen is President of Correll Insurance Group in Spartanburg and served as Chairman of IIABSC from 2006-2007. He is currently the Chairman of the IIABA Government Affairs Committee and is a past chair of InsurPac. Jensen was recognized with the Sidney O. Smith National Legislative Award in 2010 for his leadership of InsurPac.
If successful, Jensen would be only the second South Carolinian to serve on the National Executive committee. Hayne P. Glover of Greenville served as the national Big “I” President in 1961.
See him in action at this year's National Legislative Conference:
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IIABSC Board contributes $1,000 to disaster relief fund
At their last meeting, the IIABSC Board of Directors approved a $1,000 contribution to the Trusted Choice® disaster relief fund, a national 501c3 that assists those who have suffered losses due to natural or man-made disasters.
The fund makes cash grants to those in the industry (including Big "I" members and their staff) to pay for immediate and ongoing financial needs when other funding sources are not available. It can also be used to provide independent insurance agents with supplies and resources to aid victims and surviving family members of disasters in their communities.
Donate to the Trusted Choice® Disaster Relief Fund (donations are tax deductible)
Download Trusted Choice® Disaster Relief Fund Guidelines
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Welcome New Members
Agency Members:
The Blanton Company, Inc.
Florence
RA Dextraze & Associates
Hilton Head Island
Grand Strand Insurance Services
Myrtle Beach
Kinghorn Insurance Agency, LLC
Hilton Head Island
Mims-Garrett Insurance Services
Moncks Corner
Radius Insurance Agency, LLC
Fort Mill
Southeast Insurance Center, LLC
Camden
Corporate Associate members:
Commercial Rating Solutions
Greer
USG Insurance Services
Charleston
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Project CAP update: View webinar for details on "Smart Search" agency locator tool
TrustedChoice.com upgraded consumer site launches next month
In development for more than a year, Project CAP is planning to launch next month the consumer portal online rating in two states, alongside an upgraded TrustedChoice.com. A major aspect of the upgraded consumer site is "smart search" capabilities of the agency locator tool to help consumers searching online for insurance find your agency with criteria other than their zip codes.
Agencies that wish to show up in "smart search" results must participate in the online agency referral program by agreeing to the terms & conditions, completing their agency profiles and funding their accounts with leads credits. These steps still apply to agencies who have already registered with Project CAP.
Project CAP is offering a series of free webinars explaining how the portal works, how to set up your agency's profile and other things to help you decide whether your agency would like to participate in this important Big "I" member benefit.
June 11, 11:00-11:30 am (EDST)
June 18, 11:00-11:30 am (EDST)
June 25, 11:00-11:30 am (EDST)
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See what Project CAP offers to help connect with consumers online
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Join us for Young Agents Conference in Myrtle Beach
To be held Aug. 9-11 in Myrtle Beach with "Risky Business" theme
This year's Young Agents Conference will be held Aug. 9-11 at the Marriott Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach with a theme of "Risky Business." Our planning committee has made a few changes to the agenda structure to reduce your time away from the office and hopefully enable more Young Agents to attend. Six hours of CE will be offered, and agency attendees will receive a voucher for a free CE-approved webinar.
Details/ register
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Know any junior golfers? Tell them about our summer tournament!
SC qualifier for Trusted Choice Big "I" National Championship to be held June 24-25 at Orangeburg Country Club
If you know any junior golfers in your community, please tell them about the SC qualifier for the Trusted Choice Big "I" National Championship to be held June 24-25 at the Orangeburg Country Club. See website for rules and registration info. Cost is $100. Registration deadline is June 17.
This annual golf tournament, sponsored by IIABSC and SC Trusted Choice Agents, is open to all amateur golfers who are at least 13 years old and will not reach their 19th birthday on or before Aug. 8, 2013.
Top finishers will advance to the National Championship to be held Aug. 5-8 at Pinehurst, NC.
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Legislative Watch: Bills of interest in the State House
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Legislation Watch – Some of the bills we are following and can still be passed this year:
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| H 3101 |
Freedom of Health Care Protection Act
There are several possible unintended consequences for insurance agents working in health insurance with this bill, including the possibility of:
- agents subject to investigation and lawsuits by the Attorney General simply for following federal law and helping their customers with health insurance issues
- Insurance companies and their agents being ordered by a state court to cease their operations simply because they are following federal law
- Consumer protection and oversight of the health insurance industry ceded to the federal government, leaving our consumers with little recourse but to call an 800 number when they need assistance
- South Carolina’s ability to regulate its own insurance market surrendered to the federal government
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| S 464 |
Uninsured Motorist Minimum Limits
Increase the statutory requirement for Property Damage to $25,000. This bill has passed in the Senate and sits with the House LCI committee. It can still pass this year.
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| S 460 |
Surplus Lines statute updates
Updates to Surplus Lines statute to help South Carolina comply with Dodd-Frank. Passed in the Senate and can still be heard in the House of Representatives.
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H 3619
S 463
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DOI to Require Email Addresses
All insurance producers, adjusters and appraisers will be required to provide an email address during license application and renewal. Passed in the Senate and can still be heard in the House of Representatives.
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| H 3623 |
Electronic proof of insurance
Allows for the option of electronic display (Smartphone, etc.) of auto insurance cards. Passed the House and can still be considered by the Senate.
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| H 3631 |
Golf cart permits
Creates a permit requirement from DMV for golf carts on public highways and restricts their use. Passed the House and can still be considered by the Senate.
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Legislation Watch – Some of the insurance-related bills we are following that do not have a chance of passing this year:
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| S 569 |
Competitive Insurance Act
The Competitive Insurance Act, legislation designed to improve coastal property insurance, was carried over in the sub-committee and will not pass this year. We expect much public discussion ( in coastal areas) about this legislation over the summer and fall.
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| H 3591 |
Certificates of Insurance
Defines what can be done with a certificate, limits what can be included in a certificate of insurance and restricts changes to certificate wording. Did not pass out of committee so will have to wait until next year. The DOI has a draft bulletin ready that may be issued in the interim.
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| S 459 |
Use of cellphone while operating a motor vehicle
Prohibits drivers with beginner's permits and restricted licenses to use a cellphone while driving
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| H 3607 |
Motor Vehicle Operator Insurance Reform Act
This legislation would fundamentally change the auto insurance system in South Carolina by making insurance follow the individual driver instead of following the vehicle
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| H 3630 |
Careless driving
Amends current statute so that Careless Driving violation includes texting while driving
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| H 3642 |
Elect Director of Insurance
Introduced (again) by Rep. Leon Stavrinakis (D - Charleston) to make the Director of Insurance an elected position
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| S 76 |
Require real estate agents to carry E&O Insurance
Requires LLR to establish minimum coverage guidelines for E&O coverage and to require all licensed real estate agents to carry coverage
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| S 23 |
Prohibit the use of telematics
Prohibits insurance companies from using electronic monitoring of driving habits for the purpose of transmitting usage-based data on drivers
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S 205
H 3191
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Defining mopeds as motor vehicles
Changes motor vehicle definitions so that mopeds are considered motor vehicles and NOT motorcycles
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| H 3141 |
Election of WC Commissioners
Changes the process to select Workers’ Compensation Commission members – would be elected by legislature instead of appointed by Governor
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| H 3121 |
Texting While Driving
Bans texting while driving.
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H 3147
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Modifying Workers’ Comp Definitions
Modifies workers’ compensation statute to add compensation for law enforcement officers who develop work-related injuries from stress, mental injury or mental illness as a result of using or receiving an instance of “deadly force.” |
For questions, concerns or more information on legislative activity or government affairs issues, contact Frank Sheppard at fsheppard@iiabsc.com or 803.760.1239.
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