Blake Severyn

AI Prompts

AI Prompt of the Month AI Promptof the Month Every issue of SDAgent includes one prompt built for independent agents. Copy it, fill in the brackets, and paste it into the AI assistant you already use. This month:The Rate Increase Explainer → Sept. 2026The Rate Increase Explainer Aug. 2026The Coverage Gap Check Before you run any…

2026 IIASD Awards

IIASD Recognition Award Nominations Each year IIASD recognizes the agents and carrier partners who go above and beyond for their clients and for this industry. The nominations come from you, and winners are announced at the Annual Convention. Submit a nomination This year’s categories Agent of the Year Young Agent of the Year Crop Agent…

Risk & Insurance Education Alliance

Course Schedule Subscription Options All Plans Essential Intermediate Advanced Allibot CIC — Certified Insurance Counselor CRM — Certified Risk Manager CPRM — Certified Personal Risk Manager CISR — Certified Insurance Service Representative CSRM — Certified School Risk Manager

Crop Conference

October 30, 2026 · Brookings, SD 2026 IIASD Crop Conference Join us at the Coughlin Alumni Lounge at Dana Dykhouse Stadium for a full day of learning, networking, and ag industry insights. Earn Crop E&O credit, hear from top speakers on marketing, partnerships, federal affairs, and AI in agriculture, then unwind with fellow professionals at…

E&O Premium Credit

E&O Premium Credit E&O Premium Credit Opportunity for IIASD Members IIASD members with Errors & Omissions (E&O) coverage may qualify for up to a 15% premium credit by completing a simple education requirement. If you’re unable to attend in-person, we offer a variety of Swiss RE approved E&O classes that may qualify you for the discount.  Credits…

Tech & AI

Tech & AI — Independent Insurance Agents of SD Agency Operations Tech & AI Tech and AI aren’t just buzzwords — they’re practical ways to help your agency run smoother. Here are the tools we recommend reaching for first. Tech Tools Resources for the day-to-day work of running an independent agency. IIASD Legislative Tracker Real-time…

Young Agent Resources

IIASD offers many resources to our Young Agents to better help and sustain your career.Please contact Felicia at fethridge@hfsisd.com with any additional inquiries.

Young Agents

Network. Engage. Learn. Connect with other driven young agents, stay involved in the conversations shaping our industry, and build the skills and confidence to grow your career faster — together. Get Involved. Young Agents get access to industry resources, great networking opportunities, and events that actually make you better at what you do. It’s a…

Concorde General

Find a Way.   Today, that means connecting independent insurance agents with carriers and products that fill unique needs in the market. Concorde General Agency has grown from a startup general agent in Fargo, ND, to a regional organization. We are proud to be Specialty Personal Lines experts, and also write with more than a dozen…

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