04/16/2020 - *Premier Agency Owners* If you are in need ACT NOW. Big I $ Support re. COVID 19! FW: COVID Relief: Big "I" Fund Receives $2M from Progressive | Trump Comments Propel BI Bills

04/16/2020 - *Premier Agency Owners*  If you are in need ACT NOW.  Big I $ Support re. COVID 19!  FW: COVID Relief: Big "I" Fund Receives $2M from Progressive | Trump Comments Propel BI Bills
Premier Agency Owners,
An important awareness notification, especially since the Federal/State PPP benefits have been fully distributed.  Please see the article below and the attached application, hot of the presses. 
Best,
Rex Hickling, President  
Cell: (303) 818-6218
600 17th St. Suite 1425N
Denver, CO 80202

From: IIABA <inv@iiaba.net>
Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2020 1:51 PM
To: Rex Hickling <rexh@pgiagents.com>
Subject: COVID Relief: Big "I" Fund Receives $2M from Progressive | Trump Comments Propel BI Bills
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FOR THE WEEK OF APR 13
INSIGHT + ANALYSIS FOR THE INDEPENDENT AGENT
Big 'I' Receives $2 Million for Trusted Choice® COVID-19 Relief Fund from Progressive
AGENCY OPERATIONS & BEST PRACTICES
The grant will be dispersed directly to independent agencies via a Big "I" application process to meet those agencies' critical needs in the midst of the pandemic.
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ON THE HILL
This week, two separate business interruption bills were introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Big 'I' Urges Congress to Authorize Additional Funding for the PPP
ON THE HILL
As of this morning, the Paycheck Protection Program had officially exhausted the $350 billion made available through the CARES Act.
Should an Agency Submit a Coronavirus-Related Business Income Interruption Claim?
COMMERCIAL LINES
With speculation about legislation on business income interruption claims, should agents wait to see what happens with the legislation or should they submit the claim now?
ON THE HILL
The guidance includes additional eligibility criteria and requirements, as well as FAQs.
How to Prepare for Hurricane Season During the Coronavirus Pandemic
HOMEOWNERS
A hurricane overlapping with a pandemic will present unique challenges on top of the preexisting potential for catastrophe. Here are three key areas agents can help clients prepare now.
PERSONAL LINES
More carriers and Big "I" partners responded to support their policyholders and communities.
Taking Privacy Seriously in the New CCPA Era
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Honoring consumer privacy is the most critical part of providing an exceptional customer experience.
If you would like to build your affluent account book, what tools would be helpful?
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Trusted Choice® and the Big "I" created a landing page that contains resources you can share directly with your clients.
A webinar will be offered every Tuesday and Thursday at 3 p.m. ET through April 30.
Official notice of special meeting.
With the right tools, independent agents have the ability to provide the digital access and service balance today's consumers are looking for.
Claudia St. John, president of Affinity HR, shares the top recommendations by federal agencies to respond when the coronavirus affects your workplace.
The change in business operations during the pandemic has created new exposures.
Caliper compiled a suite of resources to help you keep your business on track and your culture vibrant while also taking necessary safety precautions. 
RLI makes it easy to obtain coverage without leaving the house or office with electronic signatures and payments.
The range of affluent, standard and non-standard homeowner carriers allow Big "I" Markets to write most varieties of well-maintained home and dwelling fire risks.
Don't miss your opportunity to hear four key sessions from our virtual Agents Council for Technology meeting this Wednesday, April 22.
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