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SUMMARY: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.
URL:https://www.bigiok.com/event/legal-system-abuse-a-growing-threat-to-claims-and-coverage/
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:AI Fraud in Focus: Detecting and Defending Against Digital Deception in Insurance
DESCRIPTION:AI is enabling increasingly sophisticated insurance fraud schemes\, from forged documents and synthetic identities to AI-enhanced phishing and video manipulation. Fraudsters are exploiting these tools to bypass controls\, manipulate claims\, and even compromise internal systems. Examine the latest AI-driven fraud tactics\, high-risk areas within insurance\, and the evolving regulatory and compliance landscape. Learn how to leverage advanced detection technologies\, reinforce internal safeguards\, and implement practical prevention strategies to reduce risk. Strengthen your ability to identify red flags and protect your organization from emerging AI threats.
URL:https://www.bigiok.com/event/backyards-and-beyond-what-todays-underwriters-really-see/
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY: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\nNO Hidden Fees \n\n\n\nCEU Unlimited Subscriber Price: Included in your subscription.*CEU Unlimited subscriber webinar discount will be reflected in the checkout process.No discount code or pre-paid agreement number required! \n\n\n\nNO State Reporting Fees
URL:https://www.bigiok.com/event/retention-by-design-customer-centric-insurance-in-the-digital-era/
CATEGORIES:Education
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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-2/
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:The Price of Progress: Medical Inflation and the Insurance Domino Effect
DESCRIPTION:Medical inflation is reshaping the insurance landscape\, fueling higher claims costs and creating new challenges across multiple lines. Examine the system-wide cost drivers\, including specialty drugs\, diagnostic escalation\, and facility fees\, as well as the role of litigation\, surprise billing\, and AI-driven coding. Understand the ripple effects on claim severity\, settlement values\, and coverage adequacy. With practical examples and industry insights\, you will discover how insurers and professionals are adapting through claims triage\, utilization review\, and client education to better manage today’s complex cost environment.  \n\n\n\nNO Hidden Fees \n\n\n\nCEU Unlimited Subscriber Price: Included in your subscription. \n\n\n\n*CEU Unlimited subscriber webinar discount will be reflected in the checkout process. No discount code or pre-paid agreement number required! \n\n\n\nNO State Reporting Fees
URL:https://www.bigiok.com/event/the-price-of-progress-medical-inflation-and-the-insurance-domino-effect/
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:The Institutes Introductory Webinar - "BIGiOK: Unlocking Your New Learning & CE Experience"
DESCRIPTION:FREE on Zoom. \n\n\n\nBIGiOK is teaming up with our education collaborator\, The Institutes\, to kick off a new year of professional growth\, starting with a live\, introductory webinar you won’t want to miss.In this fast-paced\, interactive session\, you’ll get a clear look at how The Institutes’ education and designations help insurance professionals build expertise\, grow confidence\, and strengthen agencies. \n\n\n\nWhat you’ll learn: \n\n\n\n\nWho The Institutes are and how their education supports insurance professionals\n\n\n\nAn overview of available courses\, programs\, and professional development opportunities\n\n\n\nThe value and strengths The Institutes bring to agents and agencies\n\n\n\nPractical takeaways you can apply immediately\, no matter your role or career stage\n\n\n\n\nLive + interactive: Ask questions\, get answers\, and learn directly from The Institutes’ team and BIGiOK. \n\n\n\nThe webinar will open with a brief introduction from Shania and Ali\, followed by a featured presentation from Erin.Save your seat and join us live. \n\n\n\n\nRegister and access webinar
URL:https://www.bigiok.com/event/the-institutes-introductory-webinar-bigiok-unlocking-your-new-learning-ce-experience/
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:The Institute 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\nNO Hidden Fees \n\n\n\nStandard Webinar Price: $49.00 \n\n\n\nCEU Unlimited Subscriber Price: Included in your subscription. \n\n\n\n*CEU Unlimited subscriber webinar discount will be reflected in the checkout process. No discount code or pre-paid agreement number required! \n\n\n\nNO State Reporting Fees
URL:https://www.bigiok.com/event/the-privacy-paradox-power-and-peril-of-client-data/
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260204T140000
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SUMMARY:Living Longer\, Planning Smarter: Insurance Innovation for a 100-Year Life
DESCRIPTION:As people live longer\, insurance professionals must rethink the balance of risk\, retirement planning\, and client expectations. Examine the growing influence of longevity risk on insurance and retirement products\, highlighting both challenges and opportunities. Review product innovations\, regulatory developments\, and strategies for communicating with clients about extended lifespans. Global case studies\, technology-driven tools\, and ethical considerations provide a forward-looking perspective on the future of insurance. Walk away with a deeper understanding of how to adapt your approach to a century-long life horizon.  \n\n\n\nNO Hidden Fees \n\n\n\nStandard Webinar Price: $64.00 \n\n\n\nCEU Unlimited Subscriber Price: Included in your subscription. \n\n\n\n*CEU Unlimited subscriber webinar discount will be reflected in the checkout process. No discount code or pre-paid agreement number required! \n\n\n\nNO State Reporting Fees
URL:https://www.bigiok.com/event/living-longer-planning-smarter-insurance-innovation-for-a-100-year-life/
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:The Institutes Webinar – Annuities in Focus: Abuse\, Accountability\, and Advancement
DESCRIPTION:Annuities sit at the center of some of the most controversial moments in insurance and financial services. Explores how questionable sales practices\, aggressive marketing\, product complexity\, and regulatory action shaped today’s suitability and best interest framework. Study the abuses that harmed clients\, the conflicts that eroded public confidence\, and the reforms designed to correct them. Real-world examples reveal how ethical professionals can apply these lessons to improve recommendations\, strengthen communication\, and operate with greater accountability. \n\n\n\nNO Hidden Fees \n\n\n\nStandard Webinar Price: $49.00 \n\n\n\nCEU Unlimited Subscriber Price: Included in your subscription. \n\n\n\n*CEU Unlimited subscriber webinar discount will be reflected in the checkout process. No discount code or pre-paid agreement number required! \n\n\n\nNO State Reporting Fees
URL:https://www.bigiok.com/event/annuities-in-focus-abuse-accountability-and-advancement/
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260211T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260211T110000
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SUMMARY:The Institute's Webinar "Virtual Care in Workers Comp Claims: Balancing Benefits\, Boundaries\, and Fraud Prevention"
DESCRIPTION:Telehealth is no longer a temporary solution—it’s become a core component of workers comp claims management. Understand how virtual care improves access\, accelerates return-to-work outcomes\, and reduces costs across industries from construction to healthcare. Review common fraud schemes and the systemic safeguards designed to prevent misuse. Regulatory shifts\, billing complexities\, and clinical limitations will be addressed to provide a balanced perspective. Leave with actionable strategies to maximize the value of telehealth while minimizing risk in their workers’ compensation programs.  \n\n\n\nNO Hidden Fees \n\n\n\nStandard Webinar Price: $49.00 \n\n\n\nBIGiOK members get free\, unlimited access to all The Institutes webinars! \n\n\n\nJoin us and take advantage of expert-led sessions designed to grow your knowledge and advance your career.
URL:https://www.bigiok.com/event/the-institutes-webinar-virtual-care-in-workers-comp-claims-balancing-benefits-boundaries-and-fraud-prevention/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260211T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260211T130000
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SUMMARY:The Institute's Webinar "Algorithms and Accountability: Ethics in the Age of AI"
DESCRIPTION:AI offers powerful tools for underwriting\, claims\, and fraud detection\, but it also raises complex ethical challenges. Examine how bias\, proxy discrimination\, and opaque vendor models impact fairness and trust. Explore global regulatory updates\, issues of consent\, mental health scoring\, surveillance practices\, and the role of internal culture in driving accountability. Gain practical guidance on explainability\, transparency\, whistleblower protections\, and the balance between innovation and responsibility.   \n\n\n\nNO Hidden Fees \n\n\n\nStandard Webinar Price: $79.00 \n\n\n\nBIGiOK members get free\, unlimited access to all The Institutes webinars! \n\n\n\nJoin us and take advantage of expert-led sessions designed to grow your knowledge and advance your career \n\n\n\nNO State Reporting Fees
URL:https://www.bigiok.com/event/the-institutes-webinar-algorithms-and-accountability-ethics-in-the-age-of-ai/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260212T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260212T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T154430
CREATED:20260202T191523Z
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SUMMARY:BIGiOK Young Agents / National General - Community Service Project
DESCRIPTION:Join BIGiOK Young Agents and National General/Allstate for a meaningful community Service project at Pepper’s Ranch. \n\n\n\nSpend the morning giving back while learning more about Pepper’s ranch and it’s incredible mission. The service project will include a guided tour of the property\, along with hands-on opportunities to support the ranch and the families it serves. \n\n\n\nNational General/Allstate will be sponsoring the lunch following the service project\, so please be sure to indicate on your registration if you plan to stay and join us for lunch. \n\n\n\nMore details on the specific activities will be shared soon.
URL:https://www.bigiok.com/event/bigiok-young-agents-national-general-community-service-project-2/
LOCATION:Peppers Ranch\, 3172 Peppers Ranch Drive\, Guthrie\, OK 73044\, Guthrie\, Oklahoma\, 73044\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260212T100000
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SUMMARY:The Institute's Webinar "Autonomous Vehicles: Innovation\, Liability and the Road Ahead"
DESCRIPTION:Autonomous vehicles (AV) are already on the road\, changing how risks are understood\, managed\, and insured. Explore the five levels of autonomy\, modern applications in personal and commercial use\, and how liability is migrating from drivers to manufacturers\, OEMs\, and software developers. Examine regulatory updates\, legal battles\, and innovations in claims processes that leverage data\, drones\, and AI. Special focus will highlight the “chaotic middle” where AVs and human drivers coexist\, creating new behavioral and psychological risks. Leave with a clearer view of insurance’s evolving role in this transformation.  \n\n\n\nNO Hidden Fees \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
URL:https://www.bigiok.com/event/the-institutes-webinar-autonomous-vehicles-innovation-liability-and-the-road-ahead-2/
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260212T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260212T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T154430
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SUMMARY:The Institute's Webinar "Personalized or Problematic: Exploring the New Age of Insurance Pricing"
DESCRIPTION:Emerging data-driven technologies are revolutionizing how insurers assess and price risk. Explore how telematics\, wearables\, and AI-powered analytics are redefining risk pooling and raising complex ethical\, regulatory\, and social questions. Learn how personalization impacts fairness and accessibility\, uncover strategies for maintaining transparency and trust\, and review how insurers and regulators worldwide are adapting. From the “black box” problem to the call for algorithmic accountability\, participants will examine where technology enhances value—and where it challenges the very principles of shared protection.  \n\n\n\nNO Hidden Fees \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
URL:https://www.bigiok.com/event/the-institutes-webinar-personalized-or-problematic-exploring-the-new-age-of-insurance-pricing/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260217T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260217T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T154430
CREATED:20260212T210148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T210150Z
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SUMMARY:The Institute's Webinar "Silent Signals: How to Detect and Report Elder Exploitation"
DESCRIPTION:Silent exploitation can surface in small inconsistencies\, sudden financial shifts\, or unusual caregiver behavior. This three-hour webinar helps you identify these early warning signs and apply ethical\, legal\, and procedural frameworks to respond with confidence. Learn key state reporting requirements\, how to apply FINRA and Senior Safe Act protections\, how to navigate emotional client reactions\, and how to collaborate with agencies and law enforcement. Real-world case lessons reinforce practical\, defensible decision-making that protects both elders and the professionals serving them.  \n\n\n\nNO Hidden Fees \n\n\n\nStandard Webinar Price: $79.00 \n\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\n\nNO State Reporting Fees
URL:https://www.bigiok.com/event/the-institutes-webinar-silent-signals-how-to-detect-and-report-elder-exploitation/
CATEGORIES:Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260218T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260218T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T154430
CREATED:20260212T211129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T211131Z
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SUMMARY:The Institute's Webinar "Stress\, Savings and Stability: Reframing Life Insurance for Today's Families"
DESCRIPTION:Balancing the needs of both parents and children has become the new financial tightrope for millions. This course explores how life insurance can serve as a tool for stability amid mounting pressures of caregiving\, rising costs\, and delayed retirement. Examine why traditional coverage often falls short and learn how modern strategies such as hybrid life and long-term care products\, living benefits\, and policy laddering can bridge the gap. Through practical examples\, gain insights into helping families create sustainable protection and peace of mind for generations to come.  \n\n\n\nNO Hidden Fees \n\n\n\nStandard Webinar Price: $49.00 \n\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\n\nNO State Reporting Fees
URL:https://www.bigiok.com/event/the-institutes-webinar-stress-savings-and-stability-reframing-life-insurance-for-todays-families/
CATEGORIES:Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260219T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260219T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T154430
CREATED:20260212T212038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T212040Z
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SUMMARY:The Institute's Webinar "Annuities in Focus: Abuse\, Accountability\, and Advancement"
DESCRIPTION:Annuities sit at the center of some of the most controversial moments in insurance and financial services. Explores how questionable sales practices\, aggressive marketing\, product complexity\, and regulatory action shaped today’s suitability and best interest framework. Study the abuses that harmed clients\, the conflicts that eroded public confidence\, and the reforms designed to correct them. Real-world examples reveal how ethical professionals can apply these lessons to improve recommendations\, strengthen communication\, and operate with greater accountability. \n\n\n\nNO Hidden Fees \n\n\n\nStandard Webinar Price: $49.00 \n\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\n\nNO State Reporting Fees
URL:https://www.bigiok.com/event/the-institutes-webinar-annuities-in-focus-abuse-accountability-and-advancement/
CATEGORIES:Education
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260220T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260220T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T154430
CREATED:20251229T224929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T224930Z
UID:10000022-1771581600-1771585200@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-3/
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260225T110000
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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/
CATEGORIES:Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260226T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260226T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T154430
CREATED:20260223T214953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T214955Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:The Institute's Webinar "Risk\, Recovery\, and the Right Policy: Commercial Insurance Essentials"
DESCRIPTION:Commercial insurance policies are built on a framework that combines structure\, coverage\, and customization. Understand how property\, liability\, auto\, workers compensation\, professional\, and cyber protections come together within a policy. Realize how business size and needs shape the use of BOPs\, CPPs\, and endorsements\, and why structure plays such a critical role in managing exposures. Build skills to identify gaps\, tailor policies to client needs\, and understand how coverage design directly influences recovery 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-risk-recovery-and-the-right-policy-commercial-insurance-essentials/
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260304T110000
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CREATED:20260225T221317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T221319Z
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SUMMARY:The Institute's Webinar "Stress\, Savings and Stability: Reframing Life Insurance for Today's Families"
DESCRIPTION:Balancing the needs of both parents and children has become the new financial tightrope for millions. This course explores how life insurance can serve as a tool for stability amid mounting pressures of caregiving\, rising costs\, and delayed retirement. Examine why traditional coverage often falls short and learn how modern strategies such as hybrid life and long-term care products\, living benefits\, and policy laddering can bridge the gap. Through practical examples\, gain insights into helping families create sustainable protection and peace of mind for generations to come \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-stress-savings-and-stability-reframing-life-insurance-for-todays-families-2/
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:The Institute's Webinar "Autonomous Vehicles: Innovation\, Liability and the Road Ahead"
DESCRIPTION:Autonomous vehicles (AV) are already on the road\, changing how risks are understood\, managed\, and insured. Explore the five levels of autonomy\, modern applications in personal and commercial use\, and how liability is migrating from drivers to manufacturers\, OEMs\, and software developers. Examine regulatory updates\, legal battles\, and innovations in claims processes that leverage data\, drones\, and AI. Special focus will highlight the “chaotic middle” where AVs and human drivers coexist\, creating new behavioral and psychological risks. Leave with a clearer view of insurance’s evolving role in this transformation.  \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-autonomous-vehicles-innovation-liability-and-the-road-ahead-3/
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260311T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260311T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T154430
CREATED:20260306T215956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T215958Z
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SUMMARY:The Institute's Webinar " Backyards and Beyond:  What Today's Underwriters Really See"
DESCRIPTION:From viral trampoline stunts to drone surveillance\, underwriting looks a lot different today. This session explores how new and traditional data sources—social media\, geospatial imagery\, and AI—reveal insights into risk and behavior. Learn how lifestyle cues\, home upgrades\, and online content can impact liability decisions and claims outcomes. Examine the fine line between innovation and invasion as carriers balance efficiency\, privacy\, and fairness. Leave better equipped to advise clients\, handle claims ethically\, and build confidence in a data-driven 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-backyards-and-beyond-what-todays-underwriters-really-see/
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260312T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260312T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T154430
CREATED:20260306T220304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T220306Z
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SUMMARY:The Institute's Webinar "Virtual Care in Workers Comp Claims: Balancing Benefits\, Boundaries\, and Fraud Prevention"
DESCRIPTION:Telehealth is no longer a temporary solution—it’s become a core component of workers’ comp claims management. Understand how virtual care improves access\, accelerates return-to-work outcomes\, and reduces costs across industries from construction to healthcare. Review common fraud schemes and the systemic safeguards designed to prevent misuse. Regulatory shifts\, billing complexities\, and clinical limitations will be addressed to provide a balanced perspective. Leave with actionable strategies to maximize the value of telehealth while minimizing risk in their workers’ compensation 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-virtual-care-in-workers-comp-claims-balancing-benefits-boundaries-and-fraud-prevention-2/
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260318T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260318T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T154430
CREATED:20260313T162104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T162106Z
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SUMMARY:The Institute's Webinar "Weathering Change:  Mapping the Insurance Impact of Climate Migration"
DESCRIPTION:Climate-driven migration is accelerating across the country as floods\, fires\, heat\, and infrastructure stress push people out of high-risk zones and into regions previously considered stable. These shifts are altering capacity\, pricing\, and claims patterns across personal and commercial lines. Examine where people are moving\, why it matters for insurers\, and how market mechanics\, reinsurance\, and regulation respond. Develop practical tools for identifying coverage gaps\, communicating with displaced customers\, and navigating operational challenges created by rapidly changing population distribution.  \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-weathering-change-mapping-the-insurance-impact-of-climate-migration/
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260319T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260319T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T154430
CREATED:20260313T162446Z
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SUMMARY:The Institute's Webinar "Risk Financing Redefined: The Captive Advantage"
DESCRIPTION:Captive insurance is transforming how organizations finance risk\, offering flexibility\, stability\, and strategic control. This webinar explains what captives are\, why companies build them\, and how they fit alongside other risk financing tools. Examine major structures\, regulatory scrutiny\, ethical challenges\, and real scenarios where captives succeeded or stumbled. Explore trends reshaping the captive landscape including emerging risks\, innovative reinsurance arrangements\, and evolving expectations for governance. Whether evaluating a potential captive or seeking clarity around current market conversations\, you’ll gain a grounded\, practical understanding of this evolving sector.  \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-risk-financing-redefined-the-captive-advantage/
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260320T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260320T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T154430
CREATED:20251229T225159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T225200Z
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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-4/
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260325T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260325T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T154430
CREATED:20251104T154705Z
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SUMMARY:EmpowerHER 2026
DESCRIPTION:Registration opens Jan 15\, 2026\n  \n\n  \n  \n    Here we go\n  \n\n  \n  \n    REGISTER NOW\n  \n\n  \n  \n    Registration Closed:\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmpowerHER is back—and it's bolder\, brighter\, and more energizing than ever! Approved for 4 hours of general continuing education credit.  \n\n\n\nThis full-day event is designed for women in the Oklahoma insurance industry who are ready to grow\, connect\, and lead with purpose. Whether you’re just getting started\, stepping into leadership\, or looking to reignite your passion\, EmpowerHER 2026 offers the inspiration\, tools\, and community to help you thrive.  \n\n\n\nWith March as Women’s History Month\, we’ll celebrate not just the women who came before—but the leaders we’re becoming today. Expect a fun\, casual vibe\, practical takeaways\, and meaningful moments you’ll carry with you long after the day ends.  \n\n\n\n\n\nThis Year’s Speaker/Topic Lineup:  \n\n\n\n\nThe Girl in the Rotunda BIGiOK’s own lobbyist Jami Longacre shares her story of navigating government and advocacy work in a male-dominated field. Whether through an interview or personal storytelling\, this session highlights courage\, influence\, and persistence. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet Your Future Self National speaker and MyNetwork facilitator Julie Webb delivers a fresh\, innovative take on the importance of pausing to reflect on how far you've come.   In this session\, you’ll craft a Milestone Map\, celebrating both the highs and the lows of your journey. Together\, we’ll honor your experiences and use them as a foundation to design a purposeful and inspiring path toward your Future Self. \n\n\n\n\n\nPaths with Purpose PanelThree powerful women. Three very different paths. One purpose-driven panel. Featuring:\n\nLeAnn Sanderson\, COO of One General Agency (and our Presenting Sponsor) \n\n\n\nLaVeta Breath\, Director of Risk Management\, City of Oklahoma City \n\n\n\nDenise Johnson\, BIGiOK President & CEO Their stories will inspire and affirm the value of your own journey—wherever you are right now. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGiving Back: Dress for Success  \n\n\n\nWe’re proud to continue supporting Dress for Success with a professional clothing drive throughout the month of March. Bring your donations and hear how your contributions make a real difference in the lives of women in our community.  \n\n\n\nWhat Else to Expect:  \n\n\n\n\nA fun\, relaxed atmosphere with plenty of high-impact content \n\n\n\nIntentional networking activities to spark new relationships \n\n\n\nSnacks\, lunch\, door prizes\, and fun surprises throughout the day \n\n\n\nA fresh\, new EmpowerHER ’26 t-shirt when you arrive \n\n\n\nCE credit: All sessions pending approval \n\n\n\nAnd of course\, we’ll close with Popsicles on the Patio—likely a new favorite tradition! \n\n\n\n\nRegistration Closes: Please note registration closes Wednesday\, March 11th at 5pm CST or when we reach capacity. \n\n\n\nHotel Reservations:  \n\n\n\nBIGiOK is pleased to offer you a discounted rate at the Ellison\, Oklahoma City\, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel- (6201 N. Western Ave. OKC\, OK 73118) CLICK Here to make your reservation. Please use the code “E2498” to get our special BIGiOK Discounted Rate. \n\n\n\nRefunds/Cancellation: \n\n\n\nEvent cancellation policies are subject to change- Please contact us if you need to change your registration.:  \n\n\n\nCancellations made 45 days or more in advance of the event date will receive 100% refund. \n\n\n\nCancellations made within 30-44 days of the event will receive a 50% refund. \n\n\n\nCancellations made 8-14 days before the event will receive a 25% refund. \n\n\n\nCancellations made within 7 days of the event are non-refundable. \n\n\n\nStandard Opens: Thursday\, January 15\, 2026 -  Wednesday\, March 4\, 2026 (or when sold out)  \n\n\n\nPricing:  \n\n\n\n\nMember: $140 \n\n\n\nNon-Member Agent: $175 \n\n\n\nPartner Company Add'l Seat: $150 \n\n\n\nAssociate Member (Company): $199 \n\n\n\nNon-Member Company: $240 \n\n\n\n\nFinal "Late" Registration:  March 5 - 11th  \n\n\n\n\nMember: $175 \n\n\n\nNon-Member Agent: $225 \n\n\n\nPartner Company Add'l Seat: $200 \n\n\n\nAssociate Member (Company): $250 \n\n\n\nNon-Member Company: $290 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nother current month calendar items
URL:https://www.bigiok.com/event/empowerher/
LOCATION:Coles Garden\, 1415 NE 63rd St\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260401T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T154430
CREATED:20260331T153858Z
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SUMMARY:The Institute's Webinar " Personalized or Problematic: Exploring the New Age of Insurance Pricing "
DESCRIPTION:Emerging data-driven technologies are revolutionizing how insurers assess and price risk. Explore how telematics\, wearables\, and AI-powered analytics are redefining risk pooling and raising complex ethical\, regulatory\, and social questions. Learn how personalization impacts fairness and accessibility\, uncover strategies for maintaining transparency and trust\, and review how insurers and regulators worldwide are adapting. From the “black box” problem to the call for algorithmic accountability\, participants will examine where technology enhances value—and where it challenges the very principles of shared protection.  \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-personalized-or-problematic-exploring-the-new-age-of-insurance-pricing-2/
CATEGORIES:Education
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