Resources
IIAV offers tools to help you along the way!
IIAV Offers Tools to Help You Along the Way
As the leading advocate for Independent Insurance Agents in Virginia, we’re dedicated to providing the resources, tools, and support you need to succeed. Whether you’re an agent, a principal, or part of an agency team, our goal is to help you grow and thrive in today’s insurance landscape.
Not sure what you’re looking for? Reach out to us anytime — we’re here to help.
From finding markets to finding agents. IIAV has resources to help your agency grow!
- Agency Buy or Sell
- Market Resources
- Product Board
- Find An Agent
- Start an Agency
IIAV members have access to products, services, and education created for independent agents, by independent agents, and our partners.
- Become An Agent
- License Help
- Ask A Professional
- Professional Development for Agents
- Education
- Events
- Career Board
The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America, Inc., also known as the Big “I”® or IIABA®, is a national trade association that strives to provide independent insurance agents and brokers with a sustainable competitive advantage in the insurance marketplace by equipping members with tools and resources, and advocacy and support, to maintain excellence in business and customer service.
Trusted Choice® is the national marketing brand created exclusively for Big “I” members to help consumers understand the value an independent agent offers. Differentiate your agency from the competition by leveraging our reach, expertise, and savvy to grow your business.
Ask a Professional
When you or your staff have a coverage question, where can you turn? IIAV members can ask an experienced professionals. Complete a quick online form, and our 50 experts stand ready to answer your complex insurance questions.
Don’t know your login/password? Retrieve it here.
For questions, contact Nancy Germond, executive director, Big “I” Virtual University.
Endorsed Vendors
Workplace Advisors
Expert workplace services from a trusted partner.
Through IIAV’s partnership with The Workplace Advisors, members receive affordable, expert HR guidance tailored to the needs of independent agents and brokers.
- Member Benefits Include:
Unlimited HR compliance consulting with a dedicated advisor - Custom employee handbooks
- Monthly legislative updates & ongoing support
- Flat-rate recruiting services (90%+ success rate)
- Compensation strategy & plan design
- Employee engagement & professional development
- Leadership coaching & behavioral assessments
- No setup fees, no employee limits
Exclusive IIAV Member Pricing
Stay informed with weekly HR Minute emails and expert insights. Initial consultations are always free.
877-660-6400
hello@TheWorkplaceAdvisors.com
Imperial PFS
IPFS helps you generate revenue, automate processes, and provide great service to your insureds.
We are your one-stop source for premium financing and easy-to-use, time-saving solutions for insureds, such as:
Flexible online payment options
- Secure eSignature and document delivery
- Cancellation avoidance alerts
- Custom-branded products and services
We strive to create competitive advantages for our clients. As the market leader in premium financing, our solutions help agents and insurance providers offer their customers improved cash flow and a streamlined payment process – all in One Platform.
WAHVE
A Smarter Way to Hire for Insurance
The insurance industry faces a major talent gap—400,000 positions will open by 2036 due to retirements, while turnover continues to climb. Traditional hiring isn’t working:
- 74% of employers hire the wrong person
- Replacing a bad hire costs up to 50% of the salary
- 85% of applicants exaggerate on their resumes
- 10M qualified workers are overlooked
WAHVE is the solution.
We specialize in insurance staffing with a nationwide pool of 4,000+ veteran professionals averaging 25+ years of experience.
- Quality assured: Rigorous vetting ensures perfect role matches
- Faster hires: Access remote “vintage talent” from across the U.S.
- Cost-efficient: Save time and money with expert contract staff
WAHVE Talent Acquisition Outsourcing
Let us take the burden out of hiring—so you get the right talent, faster.
IA Valuations
You Value Your Clients, We Value Your Agency: “You’ve worked hard to build and grow your insurance agency, and you should know the fair market value of your greatest financial asset” is a good secondary option!
IIAV has partnered with IA Valuations, Big “I” Ohio’s trusted valuation provider, to offer independent insurance agencies exclusive access to valuation-based planning.
With 50+ years of combined experience, IA Valuations helps agency owners understand and maximize the fair market value of their greatest financial asset.
Why get a valuation?
- Plan for growth
- Ownership transition
- Fair market value assessment
- Preparing for your next chapter
What does IA Valuations offer?
- Agency Fair Market Valuations
- Agency Link
- Buy, Sell, or Merge advisory services
- Business Consulting Services
- Perpetuation planning
- Financial modeling
- Transition planning
- Optimizing internal operations
- Template documents
- And more
