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SUMMARY:The Institute's Webinar " Small Business Planning in 3D: Benefits\, Protection & Exit Strategies "
DESCRIPTION:Examine how a simple 3D planning lens can transform small business conversations. This program connects three critical dimensions: stabilizing the workforce through core and voluntary benefits\, protecting operations with business owned life insurance\, and transferring ownership through funded exit strategies such as buy sell planning and disability buyout awareness. Clarify how these elements work together to reduce disruption\, strengthen retention\, and prepare for the unexpected. Walk away with practical language\, positioning ideas\, and a structured way to guide business owners toward smarter long-term decisions.  \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-small-business-planning-in-3d-benefits-protection-exit-strategies/
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:OKC Young Agent's Happy Hour Sponsored by QuoteWell
DESCRIPTION:Oklahoma City Young Agents Happy Hour📅 Date: Tuesday\, April 28th\, 2026🕓 Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM📍 Location: The Parlor\, Oklahoma City \n\n\n\nCome join us for an evening of networking\, fun\, and relaxation at the Oklahoma City Young Agents Happy Hour! This is an event you definitely don’t want to miss. Each registration includes 2 drink tickets and appetizers to enjoy while connecting with fellow young agents. \n\n\n\nA special thank you to our generous sponsor\, QuoteWell\, for making this event possible! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nclick Here to register!
URL:https://www.bigiok.com/event/okc-young-agents-happy-hour-sponsored-by-quotewell/
CATEGORIES:Other,Young Agents
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shania Slavick":MAILTO:shania.slavick@bigiok.com
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SUMMARY:The Institute's Webinar " Floods\, Faults & Firestorms: Wildfire\, Earthquake and Flood Risk in the US "
DESCRIPTION:Wildfire\, earthquake\, and flood risks aren’t limited to specific regions\, they are increasingly nationwide concerns. Unpack shifting risk zones\, widespread misconceptions\, and why many consumers remain underinsured. Explore how population shifts\, aging infrastructure\, and climate trends are transforming exposure across the U.S. Learn about insurer adaptations\, new coverage options\, and practical agent strategies to reduce E&O exposure and improve client conversations. No matter where you are\, these disasters are closer to home than you might think.  \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-floods-faults-firestorms-wildfire-earthquake-and-flood-risk-in-the-us/
CATEGORIES:Education
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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-3/
CATEGORIES:Education
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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-4/
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:The Institute's Webinar " Justice in Action: How Insurance Fraud Reports Lead to Real Prosecutions "
DESCRIPTION:Fraud reports don’t vanish into a void; they set justice in motion. Trace how fraud suspicions move through investigations and end in real prosecutions. Explore the role of Special Investigation Units\, learn to spot red flags\, and see how honest documentation and reporting help build stronger cases. Featuring true examples from federal and state prosecutions\, you’ll gain insight into evolving schemes\, the latest investigative tools\, and why every report—large or small—can protect policyholders\, uphold ethics\, and make a measurable impact on fraud reduction  \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-justice-in-action-how-insurance-fraud-reports-lead-to-real-prosecutions/
CATEGORIES:Education
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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\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-annuities-in-focus-abuse-accountability-and-advancement-2/
CATEGORIES:Education
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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/
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:The Institute's Webinar " Risk Financing Redefined: The Captive Advantage "
DESCRIPTION:Discover how Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) can elevate your role by shifting from reactive protection to proactive strategy. Learn how to spot blind spots in your agency\, help clients plan for unexpected disruptions\, and apply practical techniques to strengthen both internal operations and client relationships. Explore how to ask sharper questions\, encourage team buy-in\, and use real-world tactics to embed a risk-aware mindset into everyday practice. Whether you’re advising clients or refining your own processes\, this session helps you think bigger about risk..  \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-2/
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-6/
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:The Institute's Webinar "The Financial Planning Pyramid: Simple Steps to Protect Income\, Assets and Legacy"
DESCRIPTION:Explore financial planning through a practical pyramid framework that shows how each layer of financial security supports the next. Starting with cash flow\, emergency reserves\, and risk management\, this webinar builds toward wealth accumulation\, retirement income\, healthcare planning\, and legacy considerations. Emphasis is placed on recognizing gaps\, avoiding common planning missteps\, and understanding how insurance products fit within a broader financial picture. \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-the-financial-planning-pyramid-simple-steps-to-protect-income-assets-and-legacy-2/
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-2/
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:The Institute's Webinar " Small Business Planning in 3D:  Benefits\, Protection & Exit Strategies "
DESCRIPTION:Examine how a simple 3D planning lens can transform small business conversations. This program connects three critical dimensions: stabilizing the workforce through core and voluntary benefits\, protecting operations with business owned life insurance\, and transferring ownership through funded exit strategies such as buy sell planning and disability buyout awareness. Clarify how these elements work together to reduce disruption\, strengthen retention\, and prepare for the unexpected. Walk away with practical language\, positioning ideas\, and a structured way to guide business owners toward smarter long-term decisions.  \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-small-business-planning-in-3d-benefits-protection-exit-strategies-2/
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:The Institute's Webinar " Insuring Small and Medium Businesses in the Age of Cybercrime: Coverage Trends and Best Practices"
DESCRIPTION:Cyber threats aren’t just a big business problem— small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly in the crosshairs\, yet often underprepared. Explore the essentials of cyber insurance for SMEs\, including key coverages\, policy types\, and underwriting considerations. Learn how to identify common cyber exposures\, present strong submissions\, and help clients avoid costly coverage gaps. A real-life ransomware case study and discussion of emerging regulatory and market trends round out this session. Whether you’re placing coverage or adjusting claims\, this webinar equips you to become a trusted cyber advisor to your SME clients.  \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/
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
URL:https://www.bigiok.com/event/the-institutes-webinar-no-commute-same-risk-disability-insurance-for-the-remote-workforce/
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:The Institute's Webinar "Essentials of Property Insurance"
DESCRIPTION:Explore commercial property insurance\, from its origins through to today. Examine landmark course decisions. Review today’s property policy components as well as covered and excluded causes of loss. Discuss the fundamentals of the ISO commercial property coverage forms\, Business Income forms\, and causes of loss forms. \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSmashed glass window of shop window in Durban rioting and looting July 2021
URL:https://www.bigiok.com/event/the-institutes-webinar-essentials-of-property-insurance/
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:The Institute's Webinar "Small Organizations\, Big Exposure: Rethinking D&O Liability"
DESCRIPTION:Directors and Officers liability claims are not limited to large public corporations. Closely held businesses\, nonprofits\, and private companies regularly face governance disputes\, regulatory inquiries\, and employment related allegations that can trigger costly litigation. Examine how D&O coverage works for smaller organizations and why it matters. Review core policy components\, Side A\, B\, and C coverage structures\, and claims made mechanics. Explore real world claim scenarios\, underwriting considerations\, and practical approaches to limits and retentions. Walk away better prepared to identify exposures\, guide conversations with insureds\, and structure coverage that aligns with real organizational risks. \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSmashed glass window of shop window in Durban rioting and looting July 2021
URL:https://www.bigiok.com/event/the-institutes-webinar-small-organizations-big-exposure-rethinking-do-liability/
CATEGORIES:Education
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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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSmashed glass window of shop window in Durban rioting and looting July 2021
URL:https://www.bigiok.com/event/the-institutes-webinar-weathering-change-mapping-the-insurance-impact-of-climate-migration-3/
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260611T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260611T100000
DTSTAMP:20260525T094937
CREATED:20260521T151808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T152122Z
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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-3/
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260616T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260616T110000
DTSTAMP:20260525T094937
CREATED:20260521T152246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T152248Z
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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-3/
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260618T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260618T140000
DTSTAMP:20260525T094937
CREATED:20260420T204034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T205250Z
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SUMMARY:The Institutes CPCU Society\, Central Oklahoma Chapter 2026 Golf Tournament/Scholarship Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:It’s that time of year…let’s get out and golf for the future of insurance!  Central Oklahoma CPCU Society and Big I Oklahoma are proud to host the 2026 scholarship fundraiser\, benefitting students in the Insurance and Risk Management programs at the University of Central Oklahoma.   \n\n\n\nEARLY BIRD DEADLINE…4/30/2026 \n\n\n\nCome out and enjoy a beautiful day with the rest of our industry\, supporting the next generation of insurance professionals.  This is always a fun tournament and sure to be a fantastic day!  \n\n\n\nEntry fee per golfer includes green fee\, range balls\, cart fee\, lunch\, 2 drink tickets and a guaranteed great time! Mulligans will be for sale at the registration desk\, because this is a FUNdraiser for scholarship.  Do it for the students! \n\n\n\nBring your favorite teams or just sign up and we’ll put you on one.  This tournament is scramble format only.  If you register by mail\, please note our new PO Box.  Questions? Reach out to Stefanie James at stefanie.james@csaa.com or 405-627-3940. \n\n\n\nYou do NOT have to be a CPCU or CPCU member to participate….you just have to want to have a fun day!
URL:https://www.bigiok.com/event/the-institutes-cpcu-society-central-oklahoma-chapter-2026-golf-tournament-scholarship-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Golf Club of Edmond\, 4001 Fairfax Dr.\, Edmond\, Oklahoma\, 73034\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="stefanie James":MAILTO:stefanie.james@csaa.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260618T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260618T130000
DTSTAMP:20260525T094937
CREATED:20260521T153416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T153418Z
UID:10000099-1781784000-1781787600@www.bigiok.com
SUMMARY:The Institute's Webinar "The Great Life Insurance Debate: Term\, Permanent\, and the Truth in Between"
DESCRIPTION:Explore one of the most debated topics in life insurance with clarity and candor. Compare term and permanent coverage beyond surface level definitions and examine where each shines and where each can fail. Analyze behavioral financial realities behind buy term and invest the rest\, review why older universal life policies are struggling\, and assess indexed universal life marketing claims in light of public cases. Learn how DEFRA and MEC rules shape funding decisions and develop blended strategies that align coverage with time horizon\, budget\, and long-term goals. \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-great-life-insurance-debate-term-permanent-and-the-truth-in-between/
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260619T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260619T110000
DTSTAMP:20260525T094937
CREATED:20251230T210110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T210112Z
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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-7/
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260623T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260623T110000
DTSTAMP:20260525T094937
CREATED:20260521T153729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T153731Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260624T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260624T110000
DTSTAMP:20260525T094937
CREATED:20260521T165825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T165827Z
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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-2/
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260625T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260625T130000
DTSTAMP:20260525T094937
CREATED:20260521T172532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T172533Z
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SUMMARY:The Institute's Webinar " The Disaster Ethics Playbook: Fairness\, Fidelity\, and File Defensibility "
DESCRIPTION:Catastrophe events create intense pressure on insurance professionals. Clients are vulnerable\, claims volumes surge\, and small communication missteps can quickly become ethical or regulatory problems. This webinar introduces a practical playbook for handling those moments responsibly. Review the “disaster ethics triad” of claimant care\, contract fidelity\, and regulatory conduct while identifying the gray zone decisions that often create risk. Examine real catastrophe communication challenges\, role boundaries between agents and adjusters\, and documentation practices that protect both customers and claim files. Leave with a repeatable framework for making ethical\, defensible decisions when the pressure is highest. \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-disaster-ethics-playbook-fairness-fidelity-and-file-defensibility/
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260717T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260717T110000
DTSTAMP:20260525T094937
CREATED:20251230T210200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T210201Z
UID:10000028-1784282400-1784286000@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-8/
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260806T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260806T190000
DTSTAMP:20260525T094937
CREATED:20260429T203803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T203843Z
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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 (TBD).  \n\n\n\n📍 Location: BIGiOK Office📅 Date: Thursday\, August 6th🎉 Time: 4-7pm \n\n\n\n \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\nMore information coming soon! We hope to see you there!
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260821T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260821T110000
DTSTAMP:20260525T094937
CREATED:20251230T210253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T210254Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260916T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260917T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T094937
CREATED:20260429T205159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T200823Z
UID:10000091-1789570800-1789660800@www.bigiok.com
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 1st \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\nMark your calendars… because somewhere\, it’s already 5 o’clock 😉🍹We can’t wait to see you there!
URL:https://www.bigiok.com/event/2026-its-5-oclock-somewhere-young-agents-conference/
CATEGORIES:Education,Other,Young Agents
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shania Slavick":MAILTO:shania.slavick@bigiok.com
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