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SUMMARY:The Institute's Webinar " Clear\, Complete\, Credible: Ethical Documentation for Insurance Professionals "
DESCRIPTION:Strong documentation is more than a best practice. It is evidence of ethical conduct. In this engaging three-hour ethics webinar\, examine real-world agency and claims scenarios that reveal how documentation choices affect compliance\, consumer protection\, dispute resolution\, and professional credibility. Through practical examples\, file archetypes\, and before-and-after note comparisons\, learn how to document recommendations\, investigations\, communications\, and decisions with clarity and integrity. Whether you work in sales\, service\, or claims\, you’ll gain actionable strategies for creating records that protect both consumers and insurance professionals. \n\n\n\n\nStandard Webinar Price: $79.00\n\n\n\nBIGiOK members get free\, unlimited access to all The Institutes webinars!Join us and take advantage of expert-led sessions designed to grow your knowledge and advance your career.\n\n\n\nNO State Reporting Fees\n\n\n\nNO Hidden Fees
URL:https://www.bigiok.com/event/the-institutes-webinar-clear-complete-credible-ethical-documentation-for-insurance-professionals/
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:The Institute's Webinar " No Commute\, Same Risk: Disability Insurance for the Remote Workforce "
DESCRIPTION:Working from home changes where work happens\, but it does not change the reality of disability risk. Illness\, injury\, and chronic conditions can still disrupt income regardless of location. Review disability insurance fundamentals through the lens of remote and hybrid employment. Examine short term and long term disability coverage\, workers’ compensation coordination\, and plan design considerations that often create coverage gaps. Real world scenarios highlight how claims may arise in home office settings and during gradual return to work situations. Walk away with clear guidance for advising remote workers and employers on effective income protection strategies.  \n\n\n\n\nStandard Webinar Price: $49.00\n\n\n\nBIGiOK members get free\, unlimited access to all The Institutes webinars!Join us and take advantage of expert-led sessions designed to grow your knowledge and advance your career.\n\n\n\nNO State Reporting Fees\n\n\n\nNO Hidden Fees
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SUMMARY:Free Friday Ethics Webinar
DESCRIPTION:“The Character Clause: Ethics\, Sports\, and the Business of Winning Right” This engaging and thought-provoking ethics course challenges insurance professionals to consider the connection between character\, performance\, and leadership. Using analogies from college athletics and examples from real-world business\, participants will examine how pressure and culture influence ethical decision-making and personal leadership. Through personal reflection\, worksheet activities\, and the creation of their personal Character Clause\, learners will leave equipped to act with integrity\, even when the stakes are high. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nInstructor: Sara Bradshaw Ray\, CIC \n\n\n\nCE: 1 Ethics credit
URL:https://www.bigiok.com/event/free-friday-ethics-webinar-10/
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SUMMARY:The Institute's Webinar " Mind the Gaps: Where Excess and Umbrella Liability Quietly Fail "
DESCRIPTION:Umbrella and excess liability policies are often marketed as straightforward limit increases. In reality\, small form differences can quietly undermine coverage\, defense obligations\, and client expectations. Break down excess versus umbrella structures\, explain why scheduling and underlying limits matter\, and examine common pitfalls such as follow-form traps\, exclusions\, attachment language\, and drop-down issues. Through real-world scenarios and a practical review checklist\, you will gain actionable tools to spot gaps early and strengthen client conversations before and after a loss. \n\n\n\n\nStandard Webinar Price: $49.00\n\n\n\nBIGiOK members get free\, unlimited access to all The Institutes webinars!Join us and take advantage of expert-led sessions designed to grow your knowledge and advance your career.\n\n\n\nNO State Reporting Fees\n\n\n\nNO Hidden Fees
URL:https://www.bigiok.com/event/the-institutes-webinar-mind-the-gaps-where-excess-and-umbrella-liability-quietly-fail-4/
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SUMMARY:2026 "It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere" Young Agent's Conference
DESCRIPTION:🌴🕔 It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere… and we’re headed to Tulsa! 🍹\n\n\n\nSave the date for the 2026 Young Agents Conference at River Spirit Casino Resort!\n\n\n\n📅 September 16–17\, 2026🗓 Registration opens July 7th\n\n\n\nGet ready for two days of:✨ Networking with fellow young agents📚 Continuing education opportunities🎉 Fun\, connections\, and unforgettable vibes\n\n\n\nWhether you’re there to learn\, connect\, or just enjoy the atmosphere—this is one event you don’t want to miss.\n\n\n\nPlease Note: Registration Closes on Friday\, September 11th at 5PM CST.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGIStration open now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLODGING \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMake plans to stay with us at the 2026 Young Agents Conference at River Spirit Casino Resort!\n\n\n\nRoom Rate: $159 per night\, plus applicable taxes and fees.\n\n\n\nReservation Deadline: Thursday\, September 3\, 2026\n\n\n\nBe sure to book your room before the deadline to take advantage of the discounted conference rate. Rooms are available on a first-come\, first-served basis and availability cannot be guaranteed after September 3.\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here to book your room\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAGENDA \n\n\n\nWednesday\, September 16th \n\n\n\n\n8:30AM- IIAGT Fall Golf Tournament – South Lakes Golf Course\n\n$125 Per Player or $450 for a team!\n\n\n\n2 Drink Tickets & Lunch Provided \n\nPlease NOTE: Registration is SEPERATE. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR GOLF ONLY\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4:30-6PM – “It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere” Social at Margaritaville\n\nRelax\, network\, and connect with fellow attendees in a fun\, casual atmosphere\n\n\n\nSupport OK-PAC while kicking off the evening with great conversations and refreshments\n\nEnjoy 2 complimentary drink tickets and light snacks\n\n\n\n$20 OK-PAC donation required to attend Donations must be made using a personal credit card\, personal check\, or cash (corporate funds are not permitted) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n6-8PM- First Time Attendee Welcome Event at Suite Shots (RSVP Required- Exclusive to First Time Attendees)\n\nComplimentary shuttle transportation provided to and from River Spirit Casino Resort\n\n\n\nDinner included & 1 Drink Ticket \n\n\n\nMeet and connect with fellow first-time attendees in a fun\, relaxed setting- Open to Companies and Agencies! \n\n\n\nKick off the conference by building new relationships before the main event begins\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, September 17th \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8-8:30AM- Registration OPEN & Light Breakfast- Ballroom Foyer\n\n\n\n8:30-9:30AM- “Trusted Access\, Broken Ethics: Insider Risk in Insurance” by Crystal Heard (Approved for 1 Hr. of Ethics CE) – Ballroom 2\n\nInsurance professionals are entrusted with access to highly sensitive personal\, financial\, and claims information\, making the industry uniquely vulnerable to insider risk. Through a realistic case study\, attendees will explore how pressure\, opportunity\, and rationalization can lead to misconduct and examine the financial\, regulatory\, and reputational impacts that follow. Participants will leave with practical strategies to strengthen ethical decision-making\, reduce insider threats\, and foster a culture of accountability built on trust.\n\n\n\n\n\n9:30-9:45AM- Break\n\n\n\n9:45-10:45AM- Keynote: “You Don’t Need More Experience. You Need More Self-Trust” by Kimiko Donahue (Approved for 1 Hr. of General CE) – Ballroom 2\n\n This keynote takes on the belief that early-career agents simply need more time in the business before they can perform. Using NLP-based reframing tools and self-image science\, participants learn to spot the unconscious “rookie” stories driving their daily behavior and replace them with a professional identity grounded in self-trust — so they show up with the clarity and confidence that earns client relationships from day one.\n\n\n\n\n\n10:45-11:00AM- Activity: “Passport to Connections” – Ballroom 2\n\nBreak the ice and expand your network with our interactive Passport to Connections challenge! Attendees will receive a passport card featuring a variety of fun and industry-related prompts and will mingle throughout the event to find fellow participants who match each description. Collect signatures to complete your passport and turn it in for a chance to win a prize while making meaningful connections with peers from across the industry.\n\n\n\n\n\n11:00-11:20AM- Grab Lunch/Network\n\n\n\n11:20-11:40AM- 2026 “Future Insurance Leaders of Oklahoma (FILO) Graduation” & Lunch – Ballroom 2\n\n\n\n11:40-11:50AM- Networking Break\n\n\n\n11:50-12:50PM- “The Authentic Advantage: Turning Connections into Clients” (Approved 1 Hr. of General CE) by LaVeta Breath – Ballroom 2\n\nIn today’s insurance industry\, lasting success is built on trust and genuine relationships. This interactive session explores how authentic communication can strengthen your marketing efforts\, improve client relationships\, and drive business growth. Attendees will leave with practical strategies\, increased self-awareness\, and actionable techniques to build meaningful connections that lead to long-term success.\n\n\n\n\n\n12:50-1:00PM- Networking Break\n\n\n\n1:00-2:00PM- Session: “Pitch Perfect” by Kimiko Donahue (Approved for 1 Hr. of General CE) & Wrap Up – Ballroom 2\n\nWhere the keynote builds self-trust\, this session turns that self-trust into something agents can use in any room: a clear\, confident elevator pitch — and the presence to deliver it like they mean it. The goal isn’t a clever script. It’s a pitch they can say out loud\, under mild pressure\, without freezing\, rambling\, or apologizing.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease Note: Continuing education is only approved for P&C Licenses.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet Your Presenters\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCrystal Heard\n\n\n\n\n\nCrystal Heard is an Executive Advisor at Solomon and a recognized cybersecurity and technology leader with more than 29 years of experience driving impact at scale. She began her career as a civilian engineer with the United States Air Force\, where she served in critical technical and leadership roles supporting global operations. \n\n\n\nShe retired as the Deputy Director of the 38th Cyberspace Engineering and Installation Group\, leading complex organizations of more than 3\,300 IT professionals worldwide. Known for her ability to lead through complexity and deliver results\, Crystal has built and guided high-performing teams in some of the most demanding and mission-critical environments. \n\n\n\nCrystal is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)\, a Certified 5 Voices Practitioner\, and an adjunct instructor for the College of Engineering at the University of Oklahoma and the College of Business at Oklahoma Baptist University. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and a Master of Business Administration. \n\n\n\nAs a keynote speaker\, instructor\, writer\, and faith-driven communicator\, Crystal brings energy\, authenticity\, and real-world insight to every stage. She is passionate about equipping leaders to navigate uncertainty\, embrace change\, and lead with clarity\, purpose\, and resilience. Crystal lives in Oklahoma City with her husband and is the proud mother of two sons in college. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKimiko Donahue\n\n\n\n\n\nKimiko “Kimi” Donahue is a keynote speaker\, entrepreneur and identity-based performance coach who helps high-capacity professionals lead with greater energy\, confidence and purpose—without losing themselves in the process. \n\n\n\nAs the founder of Press Play Coaching\, a multi-business owner and mother\, Kimi understands the pressures of leadership\, responsibility and the often-unseen emotional labor that comes with managing both work and life. She combines neuroscience-informed mindset tools with practical\, relatable strategies that help people reconnect with what energizes them and take meaningful action. \n\n\n\nKnown for her authenticity\, insight and distinctive perspective as a metal vocalist\, Kimi delivers engaging\, actionable presentations that leave audiences feeling understood\, inspired and equipped to move forward. \n\n\n\nHer approach follows a simple progression: Identity → Energy → Alignment → Action \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLaVeta Breath\n\n\n\n\n\nLaVeta Breath is an Oklahoma native with two grown children and no grandchildren yet. She earned a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Central Oklahoma and has lived and worked in Oklahoma City her entire life. \n\n\n\nLaVeta began her career in the insurance industry more than 27 years ago\, with an early focus on the claims side of the business. Over time\, her expertise has expanded\, and her current wheelhouse includes safety and property insurance. \n\n\n\nFor the past 17 years\, she has worked for the City of Oklahoma City. As the Risk Manager for the 20th largest city in the United States\, she says every day is a new day. With so many exciting things happening in Oklahoma City\, she is grateful to be part of it. \n\n\n\nLaVeta often compares insurance to a wrinkled raincoat in the backseat of your car—you don’t remember how great it is until it keeps you from getting rained on. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Options: \n\n\n\n🎟️ Agent Registration \n\n\n\nRegistration TierRegistration DatesRateDetails🏝️ Fins Up Early Bird RateJuly 7 – July 31\, 2026$139Catch the island breeze before everyone else!🍹 It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere RateAugust 1 – August 27\, 2026$169The perfect time to lock in your spot.🌅 Last Call at the Tiki Bar RateAugust 28 – September 11\, 2026$199Final chance before registration sails away!\n\n\n\n🍹 “It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere” Social (September 16th) \n\n\n\nEventCostDetails🍹 OK-PAC Social$20 Donation at the DoorAll proceeds benefit OK-PAC. Donations must be made by personal credit card\, cash\, or check. Includes one drink ticket and light snacks.\n\n\n\n🤝 Partner Company Registration \n\n\n\nRegistration TierRegistration DatesRateDetailsStandard Partner RateJuly 7 – August 27\, 2026$189Standard registration rate for partner company attendees.Late Partner RateAugust 28 – September 11\, 2026$250Late registration rate for partner company attendees.\n\n\n\n💸 Discounts & Special Offers \n\n\n\nDiscountSavingsDetails👥 Multiple Agent Discount$25 OffReceive $25 off each additional agent registration from the same office. Discount automatically applies at checkout.🌴 First-Time Attendee Discount$50 OffFirst-time agent attendees receive $50 off their registration. Cannot be combined with any other discounts.\n\n\n\n\nPlease note: Non-Member Registration options are shown on event page.
URL:https://www.bigiok.com/event/2026-its-5-oclock-somewhere-young-agents-conference/
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SUMMARY:The Institute's Webinar " Bylaws\, Buildings\, and Blind Spots: Condo and HOA Coverage Explained "
DESCRIPTION:Understand how governing documents\, ownership structures\, and policy forms intersect in condominium and HOA risks. Compare master policies with HO-6 and HO-3 coverage\, and recognize how classifications affect replacement cost\, improvements\, and loss assessment exposure. Analyze real world claim scenarios\, including lessons drawn from the Surfside collapse\, to identify property\, liability\, and D&O considerations. Gain practical tools to reduce E&O exposure\, document files properly\, and anticipate the blind spots that turn shared property into shared confusion. \n\n\n\n\nStandard Webinar Price: $64.00\n\n\n\nBIGiOK members get free\, unlimited access to all The Institutes webinars!Join us and take advantage of expert-led sessions designed to grow your knowledge and advance your career.\n\n\n\nNO State Reporting Fees\n\n\n\nNO Hidden Fees
URL:https://www.bigiok.com/event/the-institutes-webinar-bylaws-buildings-and-blind-spots-condo-and-hoa-coverage-explained/
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:The Institute's Webinar " The PIP Puzzle: Comparing No-Fault\, Add-On & Choice Auto Systems "
DESCRIPTION:When clients hear “no-fault\,” many assume fault no longer matters. Reality is far more complicated. In this engaging one-hour webinar follow the same auto accident through a traditional tort state with add-on PIP\, a classic no-fault state\, and a choice no-fault jurisdiction. Compare coverage triggers\, litigation thresholds\, attorney involvement\, and claim outcomes while exploring common consumer misconceptions. Gain practical talking points to explain PIP\, limited tort\, and lawsuit rights more clearly\, helping reduce misunderstandings\, improve customer service\, and minimize E&O exposure. \n\n\n\n\nStandard Webinar Price: $49.00\n\n\n\nBIGiOK members get free\, unlimited access to all The Institutes webinars!Join us and take advantage of expert-led sessions designed to grow your knowledge and advance your career.\n\n\n\nNO State Reporting Fees\n\n\n\nNO Hidden Fees
URL:https://www.bigiok.com/event/the-institutes-webinar-the-pip-puzzle-comparing-no-fault-add-on-choice-auto-systems/
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:The Institute's Webinar " Unconventional Dwellings: When the Form Doesn't Match the Risk "
DESCRIPTION:Explore how unconventional dwellings are reshaping property risk and exposing gaps in standard insurance approaches. Barndominiums\, manufactured homes\, modular construction\, and shipping container homes each present distinct structural\, regulatory\, and behavioral challenges. Examine how these dwelling types affect underwriting decisions\, policy form selection\, replacement cost accuracy\, and claim outcomes. Attention is also given to lifestyle risk\, occupancy patterns\, and owner behavior that often drive losses more than construction materials alone. Gain practical strategies to assess risk\, communicate coverage issues\, and navigate complex claims with greater confidence. \n\n\n\n\nStandard Webinar Price: $49.00\n\n\n\nBIGiOK members get free\, unlimited access to all The Institutes webinars!Join us and take advantage of expert-led sessions designed to grow your knowledge and advance your career.\n\n\n\nNO State Reporting Fees\n\n\n\nNO Hidden Fees
URL:https://www.bigiok.com/event/the-institutes-webinar-unconventional-dwellings-when-the-form-doesnt-match-the-risk-5/
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:2026 IA-MBA Program
DESCRIPTION:The Big I Oklahoma is proud to partner with GoalMakers to offer members access to the Master Manager Program—a practical\, interactive leadership and business development experience designed to help agency owners\, managers\, and future leaders build stronger\, more profitable businesses. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re looking to improve leadership skills\, strengthen financial knowledge\, or develop a more effective team\, this program provides the tools and strategies you can put to work immediately. \n\n\n\nKey Points: \n\n\n\n\n10-Week Mini-MBA for Independent Agency Leadership – Follow a structured schedule of lessons designed specifically for independent insurance agency leaders. Access exclusive member pricing by selecting the Start button.\n\n\n\n16 Hours of Continuing Education (CE) – Participants who successfully complete the full course are eligible to earn 16 hours of CE credit.\n\n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Gain: \n\n\n\n\nPractical management and leadership strategies\n\n\n\nBusiness and financial fundamentals\n\n\n\nReal-world exercises and case studies\n\n\n\nLive expert-led facilitation sessions\n\n\n\nSelf-paced online learning that fits your schedule\n\n\n\nActionable tools to help improve agency performance\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Participate? \n\n\n\nThe program is designed for agency owners\, managers\, producers\, and emerging leaders who want to strengthen their leadership skills and drive long-term success. No formal business degree is required—just a commitment to learning and growing. \n\n\n\nProgram Highlights: \n\n\n\n\nInteractive online learning\n\n\n\nLive virtual coaching and discussion sessions\n\n\n\nFlexible\, self-paced coursework\n\n\n\nCollaborative learning with fellow industry professionals\n\n\n\nResources you can apply immediately within your agency\n\n\n\n\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER/LEARN MORE INFORMATION
URL:https://www.bigiok.com/event/2026-ia-mba-program/
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:The Institute's Webinar " Death by Spreadsheet: How Mortality Tables Build Life Insurance Products "
DESCRIPTION:Mortality tables sit at the foundation of life insurance and annuity products\, influencing everything from premiums to reserves and policy guarantees. Understand how mortality data becomes the industry tables used across the market\, including the CSO and Individual Annuity Mortality standards. Examine how insurers combine regulatory requirements with their own experience studies to shape pricing and product features. Review Covid-related mortality changes to show how real-world shocks can ripple through underwriting\, capital assumptions\, and long-term product design. \n\n\n\n\nStandard Webinar Price: $49.00\n\n\n\nBIGiOK members get free\, unlimited access to all The Institutes webinars!Join us and take advantage of expert-led sessions designed to grow your knowledge and advance your career.\n\n\n\nNO State Reporting Fees\n\n\n\nNO Hidden Fees
URL:https://www.bigiok.com/event/the-institutes-webinar-death-by-spreadsheet-how-mortality-tables-build-life-insurance-products/
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:The Institute's Webinar " Kidnap & Ransom Today: Policies\, Pitfalls\, and Emerging Threats "
DESCRIPTION:Global travel\, geopolitical instability\, and evolving criminal tactics have expanded the need for kidnap and ransom (K&R) insurance well beyond traditional high-net-worth clients. Learn how K&R coverage responds to kidnappings\, extortion\, wrongful detention\, hijacking\, and related crisis events. Explore core insuring agreements\, major exclusions\, confidentiality obligations\, and the role of crisis response services. Examine emerging threats\, including express kidnappings\, virtual kidnappings\, and cyber-enabled extortion\, while gaining practical placement\, documentation\, and E&O insights for today’s marketplace. \n\n\n\n\nStandard Webinar Price: $49.00\n\n\n\nBIGiOK members get free\, unlimited access to all The Institutes webinars!Join us and take advantage of expert-led sessions designed to grow your knowledge and advance your career.\n\n\n\nNO State Reporting Fees\n\n\n\nNO Hidden Fees
URL:https://www.bigiok.com/event/the-institutes-webinar-kidnap-ransom-today-policies-pitfalls-and-emerging-threats/
CATEGORIES:Education
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UID:10000127-1787824800-1787828400@www.bigiok.com
SUMMARY:The Institute's Webinar " The Hidden Costs of Bad Beneficiary Designations: Financial\, Legal & Professional Fallout "
DESCRIPTION:Beneficiary designations often look like routine paperwork\, but they carry powerful legal consequences. When they are outdated\, vague\, or disconnected from an overall estate plan\, they can redirect assets\, create family conflict\, and expose professionals to liability. Examine real world situations where beneficiary mistakes caused financial loss\, litigation\, and unexpected outcomes. Learn a practical review protocol that helps identify risky designations\, coordinate with other planning elements\, and recognize when referrals are appropriate. \n\n\n\n\nStandard Webinar Price: $49.00\n\n\n\nBIGiOK members get free\, unlimited access to all The Institutes webinars!Join us and take advantage of expert-led sessions designed to grow your knowledge and advance your career.\n\n\n\nNO State Reporting Fees\n\n\n\nNO Hidden Fees
URL:https://www.bigiok.com/event/the-institutes-webinar-the-hidden-costs-of-bad-beneficiary-designations-financial-legal-professional-fallout-2/
CATEGORIES:Education
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UID:10000126-1787738400-1787742000@www.bigiok.com
SUMMARY:The Institute's Webinar " The Builders Risk Reality Check: Coverage Gaps\, Timing Traps\, and Claim Disputes "
DESCRIPTION:Builders Risk is frequently treated as “cover the materials until the job is finished.” In reality\, it is a first party property policy designed for the constantly changing exposures of construction projects. Walk through how Builders Risk policies are structured\, who should be insured\, and where coverage gaps often appear. Using real claim scenarios\, participants will review timing triggers\, covered property disputes\, and off site exposure issues that regularly lead to denied claims. Leave with practical questions to ask during placement so coverage matches how the project actually operates. \n\n\n\n\nStandard Webinar Price: $64.00\n\n\n\nBIGiOK members get free\, unlimited access to all The Institutes webinars!Join us and take advantage of expert-led sessions designed to grow your knowledge and advance your career.\n\n\n\nNO State Reporting Fees\n\n\n\nNO Hidden Fees\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYoung asian engineer working with laptop computer and safety helmet in office. Happy engineer drinking coffee and working project .
URL:https://www.bigiok.com/event/the-institutes-webinar-the-builders-risk-reality-check-coverage-gaps-timing-traps-and-claim-disputes/
CATEGORIES:Education
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UID:10000125-1787648400-1787652000@www.bigiok.com
SUMMARY:The Institute's Webinar " When Claims Go Big: Social Inflation\, Nuclear Verdicts\, and the End of "Small" Losses "
DESCRIPTION:A claim that once seemed routine can now result in a multi-million-dollar verdict. Explore the forces driving social inflation\, including shifting jury attitudes\, attorney advertising\, coordinated litigation strategies\, and third-party litigation funding. Learn how these trends affect claim severity\, underwriting decisions\, liability limits\, and coverage recommendations. Through real-world examples and practical scenarios gain actionable strategies to identify escalating exposures\, communicate risk effectively\, and help clients navigate an increasingly complex liability environment. \n\n\n\n\nStandard Webinar Price: $79.00\n\n\n\nBIGiOK members get free\, unlimited access to all The Institutes webinars!Join us and take advantage of expert-led sessions designed to grow your knowledge and advance your career.\n\n\n\nNO State Reporting Fees\n\n\n\nNO Hidden Fees
URL:https://www.bigiok.com/event/the-institutes-webinar-when-claims-go-big-social-inflation-nuclear-verdicts-and-the-end-of-small-losses/
CATEGORIES:Education
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UID:10000029-1787306400-1787310000@www.bigiok.com
SUMMARY:Free Friday Ethics Webinar
DESCRIPTION:“The Character Clause: Ethics\, Sports\, and the Business of Winning Right” This engaging and thought-provoking ethics course challenges insurance professionals to consider the connection between character\, performance\, and leadership. Using analogies from college athletics and examples from real-world business\, participants will examine how pressure and culture influence ethical decision-making and personal leadership. Through personal reflection\, worksheet activities\, and the creation of their personal Character Clause\, learners will leave equipped to act with integrity\, even when the stakes are high. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nInstructor: Sara Bradshaw Ray\, CIC \n\n\n\nCE: 1 Ethics credit
URL:https://www.bigiok.com/event/free-friday-ethics-webinar-9/
CATEGORIES:Education
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UID:10000124-1787220000-1787223600@www.bigiok.com
SUMMARY:The Institute's Webinar " No Commute\, Same Risk: Disability Insurance for the Remote Workforce "
DESCRIPTION:Working from home changes where work happens\, but it does not change the reality of disability risk. Illness\, injury\, and chronic conditions can still disrupt income regardless of location. Review disability insurance fundamentals through the lens of remote and hybrid employment. Examine short term and long term disability coverage\, workers’ compensation coordination\, and plan design considerations that often create coverage gaps. Real world scenarios highlight how claims may arise in home office settings and during gradual return to work situations. Walk away with clear guidance for advising remote workers and employers on effective income protection strategies. \n\n\n\n\nStandard Webinar Price: $49.00\n\n\n\nBIGiOK members get free\, unlimited access to all The Institutes webinars!Join us and take advantage of expert-led sessions designed to grow your knowledge and advance your career.\n\n\n\nNO State Reporting Fees\n\n\n\nNO Hidden Fees
URL:https://www.bigiok.com/event/the-institutes-webinar-no-commute-same-risk-disability-insurance-for-the-remote-workforce-2/
CATEGORIES:Education
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UID:10000123-1787133600-1787137200@www.bigiok.com
SUMMARY:The Institute's Webinar " Mind the Gaps: Where Excess and Umbrella Liability Quietly Fail "
DESCRIPTION:Umbrella and excess liability policies are often marketed as straightforward limit increases. In reality\, small form differences can quietly undermine coverage\, defense obligations\, and client expectations. Break down excess versus umbrella structures\, explain why scheduling and underlying limits matter\, and examine common pitfalls such as follow-form traps\, exclusions\, attachment language\, and drop-down issues. Through real-world scenarios and a practical review checklist\, you will gain actionable tools to spot gaps early and strengthen client conversations before and after a loss. \n\n\n\n\nStandard Webinar Price: $49.00\n\n\n\nBIGiOK members get free\, unlimited access to all The Institutes webinars!Join us and take advantage of expert-led sessions designed to grow your knowledge and advance your career.\n\n\n\nNO State Reporting Fees\n\n\n\nNO Hidden Fees
URL:https://www.bigiok.com/event/the-institutes-webinar-mind-the-gaps-where-excess-and-umbrella-liability-quietly-fail-3/
CATEGORIES:Education
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UID:10000122-1787047200-1787050800@www.bigiok.com
SUMMARY:The Institute's Webinar " Insurance Under the Microscope: Claims\, Controversy and Crisis Response "
DESCRIPTION:Insurance claims no longer stay confined to the claim file. A single denial letter\, inspection photo\, or emotional customer post can rapidly evolve into a reputational crisis amplified by social media\, news outlets\, and advocacy groups. Examine how claims disputes become public narratives and what you can do to respond ethically and strategically. Using real-world examples including Hurricane Katrina and the Allstate/Sandy Traina dispute\, participants will explore crisis management coverage\, reputational risk\, communication guardrails\, and practical self-protection strategies for agencies\, adjusters\, brokers\, and carriers. Leave with actionable tools for handling emotionally charged claims in an increasingly public environment. \n\n\n\n\nStandard Webinar Price: $64.00\n\n\n\nBIGiOK members get free\, unlimited access to all The Institutes webinars!Join us and take advantage of expert-led sessions designed to grow your knowledge and advance your career.\n\n\n\nNO State Reporting Fees\n\n\n\nNO Hidden Fees
URL:https://www.bigiok.com/event/the-institutes-webinar-insurance-under-the-microscope-claims-controversy-and-crisis-response/
CATEGORIES:Education
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UID:10000121-1786615200-1786618800@www.bigiok.com
SUMMARY:The Institute's Webinar " Unconventional Dwellings: When the Form Doesn't Match the Risk "
DESCRIPTION:Explore how unconventional dwellings are reshaping property risk and exposing gaps in standard insurance approaches. Barndominiums\, manufactured homes\, modular construction\, and shipping container homes each present distinct structural\, regulatory\, and behavioral challenges. Examine how these dwelling types affect underwriting decisions\, policy form selection\, replacement cost accuracy\, and claim outcomes. Attention is also given to lifestyle risk\, occupancy patterns\, and owner behavior that often drive losses more than construction materials alone. Gain practical strategies to assess risk\, communicate coverage issues\, and navigate complex claims with greater confidence.  \n\n\n\n\nStandard Webinar Price: $49.00\n\n\n\nBIGiOK members get free\, unlimited access to all The Institutes webinars!Join us and take advantage of expert-led sessions designed to grow your knowledge and advance your career.\n\n\n\nNO State Reporting Fees\n\n\n\nNO Hidden Fees
URL:https://www.bigiok.com/event/the-institutes-webinar-unconventional-dwellings-when-the-form-doesnt-match-the-risk-4/
CATEGORIES:Education
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UID:10000103-1786492800-1786579199@www.bigiok.com
SUMMARY:"Insurance Growth Academy" by IIANC
DESCRIPTION:Insurance Growth Academy is a 12-week\, live virtual training program designed to help insurance producers improve their sales skills\, strengthen client relationships\, and grow their book of business. Through six interactive sessions\, participants will learn a proven sales process\, effective prospecting strategies\, time management\, and practical techniques they can immediately apply to drive measurable results. \n\n\n\n\nProgram Cost: Early bird pricing available for only $795 per person! Price increases to $895 on July 15\, 2026. \n\n\n\nTo receive the early bird price\, please enter promo code IGAEARLYF26 (note: this is case sensitive) \n\n\n\nFormat: Six bi-weekly live Zoom sessions over 12 weeks.
URL:https://www.bigiok.com/event/insurance-growth-academy-by-iianc/
CATEGORIES:Education
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UID:10000117-1786442400-1786446000@www.bigiok.com
SUMMARY:The Institute's Webinar " Decision Discipline in Practice: Aligning Financial Solutions to Client Needs "
DESCRIPTION:Too often\, financial recommendations begin with the product instead of the client’s actual goals and constraints. Explore how product first thinking can lead to unsuitable recommendations\, client dissatisfaction\, and reputational risk. Learn a structured decision architecture framework designed to improve financial decision making by clarifying objectives\, evaluating tradeoffs\, and aligning solutions with client-specific needs. Through practical examples and communication strategies\, gain tools to assess liquidity\, time horizon\, and risk tolerance while documenting recommendations more effectively. Focus on process-driven conversations that strengthen trust\, improve outcomes\, and support long-term professional credibility. \n\n\n\n\nStandard Webinar Price: $49.00\n\n\n\nBIGiOK members get free\, unlimited access to all The Institutes webinars!Join us and take advantage of expert-led sessions designed to grow your knowledge and advance your career.\n\n\n\nNO State Reporting Fees\n\n\n\nNO Hidden Fees
URL:https://www.bigiok.com/event/the-institutes-webinar-decision-discipline-in-practice-aligning-financial-solutions-to-client-needs/
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260806T190000
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UID:10000090-1786033800-1786042800@www.bigiok.com
SUMMARY:Young Agent's SINGO- Community Service Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Join Us on Thursday\, August 6th for a Night of Fun & Fundraising hosted by the Oklahoma Young Agent’s! \n\n\n\nWe’re excited to invite you to our Community Service Fundraiser benefiting a local non-profit\, Free to Live Animal Sanctuary!  \n\n\n\n📍 Location: BIGiOK Office📅 Date: Thursday\, August 6th🎉 Time: 4:30-7pm \n\n\n\nGet ready for a fun-filled evening featuring:🎤 Singo Night 🎯 Dunk Tank 🥧 Pie in the Face 🎁 $100 Valued Raffle Baskets & More! \n\n\n\nRegistration closes August 3 at Noon. \n\n\n\nCome enjoy a great night of food\, fun\, and friendly competition while supporting a worthy cause! \n\n\n\n\nclick here to register\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSee last years SINGO photos. \n\n\n\nRegistration Options:\n\n\n\n⭐ The Experience (Early Bird) – $100Includes dinner\, 3 drink tickets\, 5 raffle tickets\, 5 dunk tank throws\, and 5 pie-in-the-face contest tokens. No donation item required.Price increases to $125 on July 15 at 5PM CST. \n\n\n\n🎁 General Admission + Donation Item – $35Includes dinner and 1 drink ticket. Attendees must bring one requested donation item benefiting the nonprofit. \n\n\n\n🎟️ General Admission – $50Includes dinner and 1 drink ticket. No donation item required. \n\n\n\nAdditional raffle tickets\, dunk tank throws\, and contest tokens may be purchased during registration or at the event. All proceeds benefit our nonprofit partner. \n\n\n\nRegister more 3 or more people for 10% off your total! Raffle tickets are available for $5 each or 5 for $20. You do not need to be present at the event to purchase tickets or win a raffle prize!
URL:https://www.bigiok.com/event/young-agents-singo-community-service-fundraiser/
CATEGORIES:Other,Young Agents
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shania Slavick":MAILTO:shania.slavick@bigiok.com
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UID:10000116-1786010400-1786014000@www.bigiok.com
SUMMARY:The Institute's Webinar " Legal System Abuse: A Growing Threat to Claims and Coverage "
DESCRIPTION:Legal system abuse is driving up defense costs\, triggering nuclear verdicts\, and creating major underwriting and compliance challenges. This webinar highlights the coordinated tactics behind inflated claims\, third-party litigation funding\, and predatory advertising. It also covers insurer strategies like Special Investigative Units (SIUs)\, litigation triage\, and predictive underwriting tools used to manage these risks. You will review real-world examples\, legal trends\, and ethical gray zones to better recognize\, respond to\, and mitigate the impacts of legal abuse on the insurance landscape. \n\n\n\n\nStandard Webinar Price: $49.00\n\n\n\nBIGiOK members get free\, unlimited access to all The Institutes webinars!Join us and take advantage of expert-led sessions designed to grow your knowledge and advance your career.\n\n\n\nNO State Reporting Fees\n\n\n\nNO Hidden Fees
URL:https://www.bigiok.com/event/the-institutes-webinar-legal-system-abuse-a-growing-threat-to-claims-and-coverage/
CATEGORIES:Education
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UID:10000115-1785924000-1785927600@www.bigiok.com
SUMMARY:The Institute's Webinar " Closing the Gap: Parametric Insurance for a Volatile World "
DESCRIPTION:Gain a clear understanding of parametric insurance: how index triggers are defined\, verified\, and paid; how it complements indemnity policies; and how to communicate basis risk. Examine market drivers\, policy anatomy\, and regulatory considerations. Explore real applications including NYC pilots\, ag\, microinsurance\, travel delay\, cyber outages\, and renewable energy. Understand the role of satellites\, sensors\, and third-party data\, practical payout formulas\, and strategies to reduce mismatch risk\, with examples across municipalities\, SMEs\, and global programs. \n\n\n\n\nStandard Webinar Price: $49.00\n\n\n\nBIGiOK members get free\, unlimited access to all The Institutes webinars!Join us and take advantage of expert-led sessions designed to grow your knowledge and advance your career.\n\n\n\nNO State Reporting Fees\n\n\n\nNO Hidden Fees
URL:https://www.bigiok.com/event/the-institutes-webinar-closing-the-gap-parametric-insurance-for-a-volatile-world-2/
CATEGORIES:Education
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UID:10000114-1785837600-1785841200@www.bigiok.com
SUMMARY:The Institute's Webinar " From Quote to Consequence: The Real Risks Behind Policy Switching "
DESCRIPTION:As premium volatility and aggressive price-based marketing reshape personal lines insurance\, policy switching has become more common than ever. Examine the real risks hidden behind replacement transactions\, including coverage gaps\, misaligned effective dates\, endorsement changes\, deductible increases\, and claims-made concerns. Explore how rushed quoting and incomplete comparisons can create E&O exposure and ethical challenges tied to twisting and churning allegations. Through practical examples and client-focused workflows review actionable best practices for managing replacement conversations\, improving documentation\, protecting clients\, and strengthening retention in volatile markets. \n\n\n\n\nStandard Webinar Price: $49.00\n\n\n\nBIGiOK members get free\, unlimited access to all The Institutes webinars!Join us and take advantage of expert-led sessions designed to grow your knowledge and advance your career.\n\n\n\nNO State Reporting Fees\n\n\n\nNO Hidden Fees
URL:https://www.bigiok.com/event/the-institutes-webinar-from-quote-to-consequence-the-real-risks-behind-policy-switching/
CATEGORIES:Education
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UID:10000113-1785405600-1785409200@www.bigiok.com
SUMMARY:The Institute's Webinar " The Privacy Paradox: Power and Peril of Client Data "
DESCRIPTION:Data is the new currency of the insurance industry\, fueling innovation in underwriting\, risk segmentation\, and customer service. But with greater access to client information comes greater responsibility — and potential exposure. This webinar examines the delicate balance between personalization and privacy\, uncovering the myths of consent\, the dangers of over-collection\, and the reputational risks of misuse. You will leave with practical tools to minimize risk\, safeguard sensitive information\, and build stronger client trust in an increasingly data-driven environment. \n\n\n\n\nStandard Webinar Price: $49.00\n\n\n\nBIGiOK members get free\, unlimited access to all The Institutes webinars!Join us and take advantage of expert-led sessions designed to grow your knowledge and advance your career.\n\n\n\nNO State Reporting Fees\n\n\n\nNO Hidden Fees
URL:https://www.bigiok.com/event/the-institutes-webinar-the-privacy-paradox-power-and-peril-of-client-data-2/
CATEGORIES:Education
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UID:10000112-1785319200-1785322800@www.bigiok.com
SUMMARY:The Institute's Webinar " Retention by Design: Customer-Centric Insurance in the Digital Era "
DESCRIPTION:Technology is transforming insurance service delivery\, but empathy still drives loyalty. Examines how to integrate digital tools such as AI chatbots\, self-service portals\, and CRM systems with genuine human connection to create a superior customer experience. Learn how to identify situations where personal interaction matters most\, implement a balanced service framework\, and prevent burnout in high-stakes roles. Uncover future trends\, including ethical AI design and predictive analytics\, that help insurance professionals anticipate client needs while meeting compliance standards and enhancing brand trust. \n\n\n\n\nStandard Webinar Price: $49.00\n\n\n\nBIGiOK members get free\, unlimited access to all The Institutes webinars!Join us and take advantage of expert-led sessions designed to grow your knowledge and advance your career.\n\n\n\nNO State Reporting Fees\n\n\n\nNO Hidden Fees
URL:https://www.bigiok.com/event/the-institutes-webinar-retention-by-design-customer-centric-insurance-in-the-digital-era/
CATEGORIES:Education
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UID:10000111-1785232800-1785236400@www.bigiok.com
SUMMARY:The Institute's Webinar " The Settlement Equation: Factors that Drive Auto and Property Valuations "
DESCRIPTION:When a total vehicle settlement feels too low or rebuilding costs exceed expectations\, understanding how insurance valuations actually work becomes critical. This three-hour webinar examines the factors driving modern auto and property claim settlements\, including total loss thresholds\, valuation software\, diminution of value\, ADAS repair complexity\, non-depreciable labor rules\, valued policy laws\, and reconstruction cost inflation. Gain practical insight into the vendor ecosystems behind claim calculations\, evolving state regulations\, and the real-world conversations producers and adjusters face every day. Leave better equipped to explain settlement outcomes\, manage expectations\, and reduce E&O exposure. \n\n\n\n\nStandard Webinar Price: $79.00\n\n\n\nBIGiOK members get free\, unlimited access to all The Institutes webinars!Join us and take advantage of expert-led sessions designed to grow your knowledge and advance your career.\n\n\n\nNO State Reporting Fees\n\n\n\nNO Hidden Fees
URL:https://www.bigiok.com/event/the-institutes-webinar-the-settlement-equation-factors-that-drive-auto-and-property-valuations/
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:The Institute's Webinar "From Risk to Resilience: Exploring FAIR Plans and Emerging Insurance Alternatives"
DESCRIPTION:Property insurance availability is under pressure as wildfires\, hurricanes\, migration trends\, and inflation collide with evolving regulations and rising consumer expectations. Many carriers are pulling out of high-risk areas\, leaving FAIR Plans to absorb the gap. This webinar examines the drivers of market contraction\, how FAIR Plans operate\, and the impact on real estate\, homeowners\, and businesses. It also highlights innovative solutions including parametric insurance\, mutual aid models\, and resilience initiatives like FORTIFIED construction and catastrophe bonds\, all designed to restore balance in volatile markets. \n\n\n\n\nStandard Webinar Price: $49.00\n\n\n\nBIGiOK members get free\, unlimited access to all The Institutes webinars!Join us and take advantage of expert-led sessions designed to grow your knowledge and advance your career.\n\n\n\nNO State Reporting Fees\n\n\n\nNO Hidden Fees
URL:https://www.bigiok.com/event/the-institutes-webinar-from-risk-to-resilience-exploring-fair-plans-and-emerging-insurance-alternatives/
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:The Institute's Webinar " The Case of the Missing Millions: Tracking Down Insurance Leakage "
DESCRIPTION:Insurance leakage is one of the industry’s most expensive hidden challenges\, yet many insurance professionals rarely hear the term discussed. Examine premium\, claims\, and subrogation leakage through the perspectives of consumers\, carriers\, agents\, adjusters\, and vendors. Using real-world examples\, industry statistics\, and practical workflows\, explore how everyday decisions can create costly gaps in underwriting\, claims handling\, and recovery efforts. Review ethical concerns tied to leakage-control programs and discover practical tools\, technology solutions\, and best practices that support accuracy\, accountability\, and fair treatment across the claims and underwriting process.
URL:https://www.bigiok.com/event/the-institutes-webinar-the-case-of-the-missing-millions-tracking-down-insurance-leakage/
CATEGORIES:Education
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