PARTNERSPROGRAM

2019

PARTNER with the Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina and solidify your position as a leading supporter and advocate for the independent agency system. As the largest and most active voice of the North Carolina independent agent, we rely on the support of our company and vendor PARTNERS to help our member agencies thrive in today’s competitive marketplace.

Your support of IIANC through the PARTNERS Program will provide your company with extensive benefits, including:

Set your company above the competition

Support the advocacy efforts of IIANC on behalf of independent agents throughout the state

Enhance your visibility at IIANC Events

Receive complimentary and/or discounted registration fees at IIANC Events

Exclusive networking opportunities with IIANC member agents

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Allyson Knottaknott@iianc.com | 888.275.8909

Small Investment, High Return

Take It to the Next Level

Thanks to the support of our PARTNERS, we are able to develop affordable, quality programs for North Carolina independent agents. By keeping registration costs low for agents, while still offering exceptional content, IIANC events have seen drastic increases in agent attendance, thus allowing your company to connect with more agents than ever before.

Take your company’s investment to the highest level of support, the Chairman’s Circle. You will benefit from extensive exposure to North Carolina’s independent agents, and also receive exclusive insights on legislative and regulatory matters.

Help secure a strong and robust future for the independent agency system. Your benefits include:

• An invitation to the 2019 IIANC Legislative Day and other Raleigh events• A sponsorship of IIANC’s Governmental Affairs publication• An invitation to gatherings across North Carolina with IIANC member agents

and state legislators• The exclusive opportunity to attend IIANC’s Governmental Affairs Committee

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Linking UPC’s strong 20-year financial history with IIANC’s strong agency relationships has been a major part of our five year success in North Carolina. From day one, UPC had immediate credibility with Big “I” agents because of the association support we received. With the PARTNERS Program, we quickly became very visible at conventions and education classes – even when we were not personally in attendance! I am very pleased with how the PARTNERS Program has helped UPC to exceed our North Carolina goals.

Jackson Sumner & Associates’s continued participation in the PARTNERS Program is an easy decision each year. We believe in supporting the efforts of IIANC and all the benefits they provide for their independent agents, our customers. And by becoming a part of the PARTNERS Program we, too, are able to take advantage of additional benefits ourselves.

Robb Crosswhite, CIC, CPIMUPC Insurance

Danielle Wade, CPCU, CICJackson Sumner & Associates

SUPPORT Your IndependentAgency Network

Protect the future of the independent agency system

IIANC Market Finder

IIANC Online Membership Directory

*BRAND NEW* Video Marketplace forIIANC PARTNERS

IIANC Membership Directory Mobile App

The Marketplace for Hard-to-Place Commercial or Personal Risks

IIANC PARTNERS receive the exclusive opportunity to participate in the Market Finder, which helps connect member agents with companies and brokers/MGAs offering markets for hard-to-place commercial or personal risks, a specific product/service, or a market for a book of business.

Access and search IIANC’s database of over 7,000 member agents and receive contact information for both individuals and agencies throughout the state.

Tell your company’s story and connect with IIANC members through our new Video Marketplace. IIANC will work with your company to record personal video messages about your company’s brand, markets/products, etc. The Video Marketplace will be housed in a special section of the IIANC website for our members to use as a resource.

Streamline your agency visits by using our custom mobile app which pinpoints the locations of IIANC member agencies through geolocation. The app includes agency addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and agency owner/principal information. With the touch of a button, you can find agencies near your current location, get GPS directions and call or email to schedule an appointment on the fly.

“ “Knowing that a carrier or broker participates in the IIANC PARTNERS Program has a big impact on our business. These PARTNERS are demonstrating that they support us as agents and agencies, and that support does not go unnoticed. Whenever possible, we place our business with them because we know that they are working in tandem with us for the best outcome for the client. Much of the value that IIANC provides to the agent community would not be possible without the PARTNERS Program.

Mark Rice, LUTCF, CBIA, CIC, CAWCCallahan & Rice Insurance Group

CONNECT with IIANCMember Agents

InsurEXPO19

122nd Annual Convention

4th Annual IIANC Charity Golf Tournament

Young Agents DevelopmentConference

April 11-12, 2019 | Sheraton Imperial RTP | Durham, NC

October 6-8, 2019 | Marriott Resort | Myrtle Beach, SC

May 16, 2019 | The Golf Club at Ballantyne - Charlotte, NC

Fall 2019 | Location TBD

• Compact, 24-hour event minimizing time away from the office while maximizing learning and networking opportunities

• Features one of the state’s largest industry trade show with 80+ exhibitors showcasing their newest products and services

• Attracts 300+ independent agents from across the state, including agency owners and principals, producers, account managers, CSRs, and more

• IIANC’s premier event to network with peers and receive updates on the industry’s hottest topics and trends

• Features one of the state’s largest industry trade show with 80+ exhibitors showcasing their newest products and services

• Attracts 140+ independent agents, the majority of whom are key decision-makers within their agencies

• Organized by IIANC’s Young Agents Committee with all proceeds directly benefiting Make-A-Wish

• Opportunities for sponsorships, tabletop displays, giveaways, and good times while raising money for deserving children and networking with member agents

• Designed to help Young Agents increase their knowledge and expertise within the industry and become future agency owners and leaders

• Offers opportunities for informal, organic networking between company representatives and Young Agents, the future leaders of their agencies

• Laid-back and fun vibe while learning from key industry experts, sales trainers, and marketing gurus

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ENGAGE Decision Makersand Influencers

Chairman’s Circle

($16,500)

Presidential($14,000)

Platinum ($10,500)

Gold ($7,500)

Silver($5,000)

Bronze($2,500)

Advocacy for Independent AgentsInvitation to the 2019 IIANC NC Legislative Event

Invitation to join the IIANC delegation at the Big “I” National Legislative Conference (limit one representative per company)

Sponsorship of Governmental Affairs update publication

Invitation to local gatherings held throughout NC with IIANC member agents and state legislators

Exclusive opportunity to attend IIANC’s Governmental Affairs Committee meetings

Visibility at IIANC EventsAnnual Convention exhibit booth complimentary

($900 value)complimentary

($900 value)50% discount 50% discount 50% discount 50% discount

InsurEXPO exhibit booth complimentary($650 value)

complimentary($650 value)

complimentary($650 value)

50% discount 50% discount 50% discount

Priority selection of exhibit booth location 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th

Complimentary registrations to the IIANC event of your choice 6($1,500 value)

4($1,000 value)

3($750 value)

2($500 value)

1($250 value)

Sponsorship and recognition at all IIANC events Logo Logo Logo

General recognition at the IIANC Charity Golf Tournament* Logo Logo Logo

Exclusive “PARTNER Company” exhibitor signage

Recognition in PowerPoint display and banners at all events Logo Logo Logo Logo Name Name

Recognition in event mobile app and materials used at all events Logo Logo Logo Logo Name Name

Connect with IIANC Member AgentsExclusive invitation to IIANC Board of Directors Summer Planning Retreat

2 representatives 1 representative

Subscription to IIANC’s member directory mobile app 6 subscriptions 5 subscriptions 4 subscriptions 3 subscriptions 2 subscriptions 1 subscription

Access/unlimited searches of IIANC members via online directory

Exclusive opportunity to participate in IIANC Market Finder

Discounted registration rates for all company employees at IIANC events and educational classes

Inclusion in annual Resource Guide to PARTNER Appointments

*NEW* Inclusion in the digital Video Marketplace included included included includedavailable for purchase

available for purchase

Exclusive use of IIANC meeting space (subject to availability) 4 complimentary meetings

2 complimentary meetings

1 complimentary meeting

Opportunity to serve on IIANC committees

Exposure Through Print & Digital AdvertisingYearlong complimentary web banner ad on high-traffic page of the IIANC website

*NEW* Complimentary full color ad in the inaugural “The Carolina Agent” membership guide publication (deadlines apply)

Full Page Full Page Half Page Quarter Page

Printed copy of “The Carolina Agent” publication

20% discount off digital advertising rates

E-newsletter button hyperlinked to company websiteAgent News

Update(Twice monthly)

Agent News Update

(Every month)

IIANC Education Update

(Every other month)

Featured on IIANC homepage with logo and hyperlink to company website (rotated regularly)

Recognition on IIANC social media channels

Opportunity to submit sponsored content for IIANC’s blog**

Set Your Company Apart From Your CompetitionWall display in IIANC’s Lobby (visited by 2,000+ agents, annually) Logo Logo Logo Logo Name Name

Recognition at all IIANC Board of Directors meetings

Exclusive use of IIANC PARTNER logo

NOTE: Participation in and sponsorship of the Young Agents Charity Golf Tournament is separate from the IIANC PARTNERS Program.; **IIANC reserves the right to approve and schedule sponsored blog content.*Values are approximate.

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Accident Fund Insurance Company of AmericaAFCO/Prime Rate Premium Finance Corp.Allstate InsuranceApplied UnderwritersBankers Insurance GroupBerkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance CompaniesCabrillo Coastal General Insurance Agency, LLCCarolinaPEO, Inc.Central Insurance CompaniesCincinnati Insurance CompanyCongruity HRCRC Insurance Services, Inc.Donegal Insurance GroupEngineation, LLCFFVA MutualFirst Flight Insurance Group, Inc.First Mutual Insurance CompanyFrankenmuth InsuranceHalifax Mutual Insurance Company

Hanover Excess & SurplusHarford Mutual InsuranceHartford Steam BoilerHull & CompanyICW Group Insurance CompanyIroquois SouthJimcor Agency, Inc.Key Risk Live Oak BankMarkel SpecialtyMetLife Auto & HomeNationwide InsuranceNC Grange Mutual InsuranceP&G Brokers SoutheastPenn National InsurancePennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance CompanyPrime Insurance CompanyRelation Insurance ServicesRisk Innovations

SageSure Insurance ManagersSCUSelective InsuranceSentry InsuranceState Auto Insurance CompaniesStonewood Insurance CompanyStrickland Insurance BrokersSummitTAPCO Underwriters, Inc.The HartfordThe Redwoods GroupTitan Web Marketing SolutionsTotal Insurance Plus, LLCUIG - Universal Insurance GroupUnited Community BankUniversal P&C InsuranceWAHVEWestfield InsuranceZenith Insurance Company

American Public RiskAMERISAFEConsolidated Health PlansHospitality Insurance Company

ifinanceIndependent Market Solutions (IMS)J.M. WilsonThe Main Street America Group

Smart ChoiceSystem Search, Inc.Wright Flood

CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE

PRESIDENTIAL

PLATINUM

BRONZE

GOLD

SILVER