Governor Signs Landlord Minimum
GL Limits Bill
Governor McKee signed into law on July 12, an amendment to the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act a new provision requiring landlords to carry a minimum general liability limit of $100,000 for injuries for those persons injured on the premises due to the negligence of the landlord. Senate Bill 718a was sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Michael McCaffrey.
 
The law becomes effective January 1, 2022.  
RI Agent Featured in National Independent Agent Magazine

Bruce Messier, of Butler and Messier, was featured in this month's Big I Independent Agent. Bruce is also one of our RI Emerging Leaders.
Beacon Mutual Announces 2020 Lighthouse Award Winners
The Beacon Mutual Insurance Company is pleased to announce the five independent insurance agencies that have been selected for the 2020 Beacon Mutual Lighthouse Award for Agency Excellence. This award celebrates our partnership with these local agencies and recognizes them for demonstrating excellence in delivering Beacon’s workers’ compensation insurance coverage to Rhode Island policyholders and their employees. 

Congratulations to the 2020 Lighthouse Award Winners!
  • OceanPoint Insurance Agency Inc
  • The Hilb Group of New England
  • Cross Insurance
  • Capital City Insurance Agency
  • Rhode Island Builders Insurance Group
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Providence Mutual Announces New Vice President of Information Technology and Innovation
Kashmira Pradhan has joined the company as Vice President of Information Technology and Innovation.

As Vice President of Information Technology and Innovation, Kashmira will oversee the planning, organization, and execution of all technology functions, including existing applications and new solutions. Kashmira and her team will build relationships and create synergies with Providence Mutual’s business units, agents, and policyholders.
Unlocking the Power of Digital in Your Agency
Liberty Mutual and Safeco Insurance released a new interactive experience to help independent insurance agents navigate digital transformation. Built off the findings from the recent Rise of the Digital Insurance Agency report which explored the connection between digital and revenue, the resource offers practical advice and personalized insights for unlocking the power of digital. With this launch, this experience – which includes an assessment, framework, and curated content dedicated to 15 different digital capabilities – becomes the most comprehensive and centralized collection of digital transformation insights available to all independent agents.

Explore the experience at www.AgentForTheFuture.com/UnlockingDigital
Upcoming August Classes





Beginning with September classes, we will begin the re-opening process for in-person classes. We will also look to develop a virtual option going forward - watch for details!
LIVE CLASSES START IN SEPTEMBER!
BIG I FALL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE!
We're back in person! Join us Sept. 29–Oct. 3 in Kansas City, Missouri for our 2021 Big "I" Fall Leadership Conference.

You don't want to miss the opportunity to enhance your leadership skills and network with your peers. This year's program will include our Board of Directors, Executive Committee, and other committee meetings, as well as a few additional program events such as the Education Convocation, to be held Sept. 29-30, and the Young Agents Leadership Institute, to be held Sept. 30–Oct. 2.

Be sure to join us on Oct. 2 for the Installation of Officers luncheon and reception in honor of Bob Fee, Chairman-Elect, hosted by the Kansas Association of Insurance Agents.
These program events facilitate unique connections with industry leaders of today and tomorrow. To reap the benefits of this annual event, register today. Guest rooms sell out fast, so don't delay in reserving your hotel accommodations. Remember to keep an eye on the State News e-newsletter in the coming months for up-to-date program details.
Digital Extras
Big "I" Risk Management Webinar Series: Your Website Says WHAT?

This series of webinars focused on the errors and omissions issues created by agency websites and an agency's overall marketing efforts. 

How Digitalization Can Reduce Costs For Agencies

Many independent agencies are slow to incorporate new technologies. While you don’t necessarily need to embrace every emerging solution that arrives, a lack of digitalization can hold you back.
As Cyberattacks Rise, Cyber Insurers Are Rethinking Their Business

The hacks came one right after another, sowing chaos at hospitals, idling America’s biggest gasoline pipeline, crippling a huge meat supplier and devastating hundreds of companies over the July 4 weekend.




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The Beacon Mutual Insurance Company.
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