Job Opportunities

Two job posting services, exclusive to the insurance industry, are available to independent agents in North Carolina. The Career Clipboard is a free job and resume posting service available exclusively to IIANC member agencies for openings in North Carolina. The Big I Career Center promotes career opportunities and resumes for jobs with independent insurance agents and companies around the U.S. IIANC also offers other staffing solutions through special partnerships with WAHVE for remote staffing and System Search, Inc. for recruitment and placement services.

Internships

A great way to bring more young people into the independent insurance industry is to provide internship opportunities in your agency.  Not only does it give your agency some additional help for a few months, but it promotes the awesome career advantages that working as an independent agent offers. It’s also a great opportunity to get these top-notch students “in the door” before someone else does and take a risk-free look at a potential future employee.

IIANC provides grants to help fund paid internships and also attends the RMI Career Fairs at Appalachian State University, East Carolina University and UNC-Charlotte each year to promote job and internship opportunities with our member agencies. The Agent's Guide for Internships is also available to walk you step by step through a 10 week summer internship that is beneficial to both the student and your agency.

Scholarships

For those looking to further your educational pursuits in the insurance industry, IIANC's Education department offers several scholarship opportunities including fellowships for those looking to obtain the Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) or Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) professional designations. 

Education & Training

Whether you are just entering (or considering entering) the industry or you have been in the industry for several years, there is always a need for more education and training. IIANC can help through the wide variety of conferences, continuing education courses, professional designation programs and training for new employees.  Our members receive discounted pricing on these programs as well.

Conferences

IIANC hosts several conferences throughout the year which feature highly recognized speakers on a variety of topics including sales, industry updates, technical/coverage issues, marketing, agency management and more. Thanks to IIANC Presidential PARTNER Jackson Sumner & Associates, you can view videos of these sessions on demand at the links below.
Annual Convention
InsurEXPO
Tech Symposium
Young Agents Development Conference

CE Courses

A variety of CE and technical/coverage courses are offered in both the classroom setting around NC and online. 
View IIANC's Course Calendar

Professional Designation Programs

If you're ready to take your education to the next level and show a commitment to your profession and your clients, then you may want to consider pursuing a professional designation. IIANC offers the Accredited Adviser in Insurance (AAI), Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) and Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) designations.

New Employee Training

Start your career off right with pre-licensing and training in insurance essentials, coverages, business skills and more. Investing in the proper education and training from the beginning can put you on the path to greater long-term success. 

Pre-Licensing Courses - Available for P&C, L&H and Medicare Supplement Certification

eLearning Portals - Accelerate your insurance knowledge with over 60 modules available on-demand for topics including CL and PL coverages, business communication and negotiation skills, and client management essentials. The Emerging Leader's Series is designed for new supervisors or managers. 

CSR Boot Camp - Training program designed to bring CSRs up to speed quickly and effectively through 24/7 interactive online training and traditional books/course guides. Completion of the program puts CSRs closer to earning the AINS designation.

Sales/Marketing/Customer Experience Training

Through your agency's IIANC membership, iLEAD agents have access to several resources to help provide education and training in the areas of sales, digital marketing, technology, etc. to help you better attract new business and provide an exceptional customer experience.

Agency Nation University - If you want to dive into digital marketing but aren't sure where to start, then check out Agency Nation University, on-demand learning powered by TrustedChoice.com, which offers workshops, online community and coaching. 


The Power of 30 Seconds - A free online training tool designed to help Trusted Choice agents convert inbound sales calls into clients. The program coaches you on creating and managing an inbound sales process for your agency by establishing an effective call workflow,  provide a positive customer experience, and manage phone system automation.

Online Connections

Learning from and connecting with peer Young Agents can also be done online with the following resources.

Agency Nation - Powered by TrustedChoice.com,  this is the independent insurance industry's premier resource for those who want to dominate the marketplace. Featuring a variety of articles, blogs, podcasts, videos, eBooks and more on sales, marketing, and technology topics, Agency Nation is focused on helping insurance agents grow their business and market themselves in a digital world. 


Big "I" Gen Leader Facebook Community - The National IIABA Young Agents Committee has started a community for today and tomorrow's young(er/ish) independent agency leaders. You don't have to wait until the Big "I" Leadership Institute to have a meeting of the minds, you can do it now... through Facebook! Follow the national Young Agents Facebook page for trends, analysis and updates relevant to Young Agents.