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Currently insuring nearly 80% of IIANM's members,
the E&O program is one of the highest utilized member services.
Big I NM members have access to broad coverages at competitive pricing through our national insurance program. This program alone saves hundreds of members more money than the amount of dues that they pay annually. 
 
Most agencies will be eligible for the Big "I" Professional Liability Program provided by Swiss Re Corporate Solutions or Allianz.  
 
IIABA has the largest national independent insurance agent's E&O program in the United States.  With a committee of member agents, state association personnel, and Big I national staff tasked with overseeing this program, we will quickly respond to your agency's needs.

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Morgan Baitz
E&O/Cyber Senior Acct Exec
iianmrisks@iianm.org
(703) 706-5415

Carriers & Coverage

Swiss Re

For 25 years, the Big "I" Professional Liability Program underwritten by Swiss Re Insurance Corporation (rated A+ Superior by A.M. Best), has been the premiere choice of IIABA member agents for insurance agents and brokers E&O insurance.

The Big “I” Professional Liability Program offers not just a policy, but a comprehensive program for insurance agents. Over the past two decades the Big “I” Professional Liability Program, underwritten by Swiss Re Insurance Corporation, has grown into the largest and most stable insurance agents E&O program in the nation. Our member agents and brokers nationwide look to the program for stable rates and a long-term market that they can rely on to protect their greatest assets—their businesses.

Review our policy form and you will see these are just a few of the coverage benefits of the Swiss Re policy:

  • Defense cost outside the limits
  • Coverage for the sale of both Property/Casualty and Life and Health insurance products
  • Up to $20 million in limits of liability
  • Broad definition of covered "Professional Services"
  • Comprehensive definition of who is an insured
  • Aggregate deductibles
  • Available first dollar defense
  • Full prior acts coverage available
  • No contractual liability exclusion
  • Coverage for punitive damages (where available by state)
  • Multiple extended reporting period options
  • True worldwide protection
  • Coverage for advertising, libel and slander
  • Catastrophe Expense $25,000 per policy period
  • Subpoena Coverage $10,000 per policy period
  • 1st Party Personal Data Breach (cyber) $25,000 per policy period
  • 3rd Party Personal Data Breach (cyber) $1,000,000 sublimit
  • Deductible reduction up to $12,500 per claim for risk management activities

The only P/C insurance agents and brokers E&O program in the marketplace that contributes a percentage of every premium dollar to the funding of important advocacy efforts of the IIABA.

  • State associations that serve to assist you should a claim arise.
  • An exclusive policy form and premium credits filed on a Risk Purchasing Group basis to give Big "I" members coverage tailored to their needs.
  • Competitive pricing supported by a critical mass of premium volume to maintain rate stability.
  • A partner in Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, a member of the Swiss Re Group, rated A+ Superior by A.M. Best.
  • Loss prevention materials to reduce the chance of a claim and improve business processes.
  • An exclusive comprehensive risk management website including practical information and tools to help your agency avoid
  • E&O Risk Management Web site – www.independentagent.com/EOhappens.
  • E&O Claims Advisor– a periodic E&O risk management newsletter available only to Swiss Re policyholders, providing valuable information to all positions in the agency.
  • A Professional Liability Committee comprised of IIABA member agents to oversee and recommend enhancements to the program to meet the ever-changing needs of agents.

A 10% credit on your Swiss Re E&O premium may be earned by attending an approved 3-hour risk management seminar prior to your policy anniversary (or within 30 days after your policy inception/renewal date).  The number of agency staff required to attend is based on agency size. The credit is applicable for two consecutive policy terms.

We have partnered with Aben to provide our members the opportunity to receive the premium credit by watching on-demand videos! Click here and scroll down to "Qualifies for Westport/Swiss Re 10% Discount"

Download Info Sheet for Risk Management Premium Credit

To determine your specific requirement, refer to the chart below:


Agency Staff Size    |   Required Attendees

1 – 4   Staff Members | 1 Attendee Required
5 – 11 Staff Members | 3 Attendee Required
12+    Staff Members | 25% Staff Required (Max of 15 attendees)


Additional Credit

The following additional credits are available, up to a maximum total risk management credit of 20 percent:

  • 50% or more of staff attendance = 5% credit available
  • Agency use of a coverage checklist = 5% credit available
  • Voluntary website review with findings
    implemented = 5% credit available

Additional agency risk management information is available 24/7 via the E&O Guardian web site. Visit: https://eoguardian.com

Allianz

With over 25 years experience, Allianz is a dedicated, knowledgeable insurer of insurance agents’ needs – yesterday, today and tomorrow.

  • Rated A Excellent by A. M. Best and written on admitted paper
  • Dedicated claims staff focuses exclusively on insurance E&O claims
  • Long-standing market player in Agents E&O
  • Coverage for the sale of both Property/Casualty and Life & Health agents
  • Choice of three endorsements for sale of financial services products
  • Broad definition of covered professional services and activities
    •  Available first dollar defense
    •  Policy limits available up to $10,000,000 Aggregate deductible applies
  • Expert witness testimony covered
  • Protection for when you train, manage or supervise a client in the selling of insurance products
  • Market-quality insolvency coverage
  • Broad definition of “who is an insured”
  • Retroactive coverage and multiple extended reporting periods offered
  • Three-tiered employment practices liability offered by endorsement
  • $10,000/$30,000 catastrophe claims extra expense included with no additional premium
  • $35,000 regulatory investigation defense expense coverage per policy
  • Up to 60 days after end of policy period to report claims and purchase extended reporting provision
  • Immediate predecessor firm coverage
  • Supplementary payments of $500 per day for expenses incurred in aiding in the defense of a claim
  • The policy offers broad coverage tailored to insurance agencies.

A 10% credit on your Swiss Re E&O premium may be earned by attending an approved 3-hour risk management seminar prior to your policy anniversary (or within 30 days after your policy inception/renewal date).  The number of agency staff required to attend is based on agency size. The credit is applicable for two consecutive policy terms.

We have partnered with Aben to provide our members the opportunity to receive the premium credit by watching on-demand videos! Click here and scroll down to "Qualifies for Westport/Swiss Re 10% Discount"

Download Info Sheet for Risk Management Premium Credit

To determine your specific requirement, refer to the chart below:


Agency Staff Size    |   Required Attendees

1 – 4   Staff Members | 1 Attendee Required
5 – 11 Staff Members | 3 Attendee Required
12+    Staff Members | 25% Staff Required (Max of 15 attendees)


Additional Credit

The following additional credits are available, up to a maximum total risk management credit of 20 percent:

  • 50% or more of staff attendance = 5% credit available
  • Agency use of a coverage checklist = 5% credit available
  • Voluntary website review with findings
    implemented = 5% credit available

Additional agency risk management information is available 24/7 via the E&O Guardian web site. Visit: https://eoguardian.com

Access our exclusive E&O tools

E&O Risk Management

Protect Yourself

The Big "I" Risk Management WebsiteE&O Guardian, offers exclusive risk management information and tools to help agency staff of Swiss Re Corporate Solutions policyholders avoid E&O claims and improve business practices.

E&O Review Program

Protect Your Business

To help agencies remain competitive, well-organized, and profitable, Big I NM and Swiss Re in conjunction with The Moberg Group, offer the Agency E&O Review Program for members participating in the E&O insurance program.

Virtual Risk Consultant

Protect Your Clients

The Big "I" Advantage® Virtual Risk Consultant is a powerful online client service resource tool that no agency should be without.  VRC has useful information for all positions in the agency, increasing sales and professionalism.

Join Big I New Mexico to access this exclusive benefit and more.