supporting company members
2020-21 PROGRAM GUIDE
A program for insurance companies, wholesalers and vendors to support the Independent Insurance Agents of Wisconsin
renew your supporting company membership With your help, the IIAW remains the largest and most influential independent agent trade association in the state. We represent more than 500 independent insurance agencies and branches across the state of Wisconsin, and our member agencies employ about 5,000 independent insurance agents. On the national level, the IIAW is affiliated with the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA) to provide an abundance of resources to agents. Now, more than ever, agents rely on IIAW products and services that provide them with a competitive edge.
“Coming together is a beginning, Staying together is progress, and Working together is success.”
- Henry Ford
contact us Matt Banaszynski
Chief Executive Officer matt@iiaw.com
Mallory Cornell Vice President mallory@iiaw.com
supporting company benefits ADVERTISING & SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Wisconsin Independent Agent magazine advertising discount Annual Ads/Profiles in WIA magazine ($2,300 value) Logo on cover of select WIA magazines (Two total - $2,500 value) Sponsor recognition in Big I Buzz e-newsletter Sponsor recognition in select WIA magazines Press releases published in WIA magazines Recognition in Membership Resource Packet Publicity on IIAW website and social media platforms Company spotlight on IIAW homepage Opportunity to author articles in WIA magazine Sponsor or author IIAW blog posts
Exclusive $12,500
Partner $3,995
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Industry $895
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IIAW INSURCON CONVENTION Recognition as event sponsor on marketing materials Priority booth selection in exhibitor showcase
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Tradeshow booth package - includes two full registrations ($1250 value) Recognition of hosting after-party
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EMERGING LEADERS EVENTS Recognition as event sponsor on marketing materials Sponsor quarterly Professional Development Program Opportunity to join Emerging Leaders Committee
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ADDITIONAL BENEFITS Invitation to IIAW’s Strategic Planning Session in January (includes complimentary meals & lodging)
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Receive all IIAW publications (guides, weekly e-newsletter, monthly WIA magazines) Member login and access to IIAW.com Access to IIAW Membership Directory Discounted member pricing on IIAW CE and Prelicensing Classes Access to IIAW and IIABA Industry Information One-day use of training room at IIAW headquarters (member price: $500)
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CUSTOM SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE Please reach out with your needs and we can help to customize the right package for you.
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a look back at this year’s highlights
Supporting Company Members are an essential part of the IIAW. Your support has made all of our achievements this past year and years prior possible. Here is a glimpse of what you have helped us to accomplish:
September
October
October
Leadership Awards
Fall Planning
Cybersecurity
The IIAW Emerging Leaders accept the Outstanding Young Agents Meeting Award at the Big I National Fall Leadership event in Savannah, GA for their Capstone Innovation Conference. This was made possible thanks to our supporting company members.
IIAW hosts its annual fall planning event for IIAW committee members
IIAW runs a month-long social media campaign on cybersecurity reaching over 10,000 people.
January
January
Emerging Technology
WAHVE IIAW announces strategic partnership with WAHVE to offer members new staffing solutions.
Big I Associations look to the IIAW for thought leadership on emerging technology and invite IIAW’s CEO, Matt Banaszynski, to present at conventions across the US. Over 600 attend Matt’s speeches.
December
December
New Website
Donations
DAIS
IIAW Emerging Leaders Committee donates over 100 items to the American Family Children’s Hospital.
IIAW and DAIS hold month-long sprint to make enhancements to the Internet of Insurance, to be rolled out in 2020.
February
January
Catalyit IIAW creates a joint venture with agency technology expert, Steve Anderson. November
February
New IIAW website launches with a resource-focused Agency Solutions section that includes access to over 100 agency-specific resources.
February
E&O Website Review
Digital Storefront
Strategic Planning Session
Cybersecurity Regulations
IIAW launches new virtual E&O website review to protect agencies from expanding litigation. Over 50 agencies take advantage of the new service within the 1st six months.
The Internet of Insurance launches their Digital Storefront providing Big I members a complimentary solution for selling products online. Over 100 agencies sign up to create their Digital Storefronts.
IIAW Strategic Planning Session held with 25 Board Members and Exclusive Company Members.
IIAW is the only agent trade association to help draft and testify in support of ADA 819/ SB784 relating to establishing WI cybersecurity regulation.
March
April
March
March
Digital Agency
Defeat Damaging Legislation
IIAW hosts “Learn How to Become a Digital Agency” webinar and publishes their “Digital Marketing Playbook.”
IIAW successfully and quietly defeats damaging draft business interruption legislation.
Essential Business
Start of COVID-19
IIAW successfully lobbies for insurance agents to be listed as an essential business.
On March 12th, as the COVID-19 pandemic hits Wisconsin, Governor Evers declares a State of Emergency, and IIAW launches its COVID-19 Resource Page.
April
April
April
May
Cover Your Agency
Insuring Wisconsin’s Success
PPP Loan
COVID-19 Support
IIAW publishes a video, “Insuring Wisconsin’s Success”which garners more than 11,000 views. The video outlines how the insurance industry is coming together during COVID-19.
IIAW provides guidance on applying for PPP loans and individually assists more than 50 agencies with the application process.
IIAW places individual and personalized check-in calls to every IIAW agency member to provide assistance and support during the COVID-19 pandemic.
June
Commercial Deregulation Legislation IIAW negotiates compromise with the Wisconsin Insurance Alliance on commercial deregulation legislation.
May
June
We’re All In Grant IIAW provides step-by-step guidance and letters of acknowledgment to over 220 qualifying agencies to provide assistance in applying for the WEDC “We’re All In” grant.
IIAW hosts “CYA: Cover Your Agency” webinar to answer specific agency questions on Operations, Legal/HR, Government Relations and Technology to assist agencies through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Disaster Relief Fund
Reopening Your Business
IIAW/IIABA Disaster Relief Fund distributes more than $10,000 to agencies adversely impacted by COVID-19.
IIAW publishes “Guide to Reopening Your Agency” to help insurance agents plan for a safe and successful reopening.
June
July
June
Data Privacy & Security Framework IIAW joins Wisconsin Insurance Alliance to ask Data Privacy & Security Advisory Committee to develop effective data privacy and security framework for Wisconsin residents and businesses that address the industry’s concerns.
July
Virtual Selling
Prelicensing Classes
Digital Storefront Assistance
IIAW Emerging Leaders Committee hosts “Virtual Selling: A Panel Discussion” to provide advice and counsel to other member agencies. (Sponsored by Affiliate, Partners and Exclusive company members.)
Prelicensing classes reopen for in-person attendance and now a new, live, virtual option as well.
IIAW to offer one-on-one support workshops for agencies to assist in setting up their complimentary Internet of Insurance Digital Storefront to increase utilization.
Thank you again for your support this past year. We are looking forward to another year full of accomplishments to keep the independent insurance agents relevant in a bricks-and-clicks marketplace.
a look forward Online Community
Virtual Events
Catalyit
DAIS/Internet of Insurance
The IIAW will be offering a new, curated online platform for members to collaborate and post about industry happenings.
The IIAW will design and offer events tailored for in-person and virtual spaces.
The IIAW has launched a new, joint-venture company with technology expert, Steve Anderson, to create a platform for agents to learn about new technology, read reviews, collaborate, consult and more to assist with their digital transformation.
The Internet of Insurance, free for IIAW members, integrates with an agency AMS to improve the marketing and communication process for both agents and carriers to write more profitable business in a bricks-and-clicks marketplace.
supporting members EXCLUSIVE
PARTNERS
AFFILIATE
AMERISAFE Chubb Insurance Company The Hanover Insurance Group Philadelphia Insurance Companies
INDUSTRY
Advocate Claim Service American Risk Management Resources Network LLC Badger Mutual Insurance Bedford Underwriters Ltd. Benchmark Management Group Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies Cincinnati Insurance Companies Continental Western Group Conway & Josetti, LLC Dairyland Auto & Dairyland Cycle Donegal Insurance Group Erickson-Larsen, Inc. Erie Insurance Group
VENDOR
Applied Tech DAIS Technologies Insurance Marketing Group of WI Inc. Nohre & Co.
Frankenmuth Insurance Germantown Mutual Insurance Company Grand General Agency Grinnell Mutual Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. ICW Group Insurance Companies Imperial PFS ISU Insurance Agency Network J.M. Wilson Keystone Insurers Group Markel Specialty Commercial Midwest Family Mutual Insurance Company Mt. Morris Mutual Insurance Company North Star Mutual Insurance Company Pekin Insurance
Pie Insurance Selective Insurance Company of America State Auto Insurance Cos. The Hartford United Fire Group United Heartland and Accident Fund United Mutual Insurance Western National Mutual Insurance Westfield