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.
Legislative Tracker
Real-time status on every bill that matters to South Dakota’s independent agency channel.
Agency Website Builder
A turn-key way for member agencies to launch a modern, mobile-ready website. Coming soon.
Agents Council for Technology
The Big “I”‘s tech program — workgroups, research, and best practices built by agents, for agents.
Catalyit
Agency tech guidance in one place: vendor comparisons, demos, and expert advice on AMS, raters, and more.
Insurance Illustrated
Agents ask, IIABA answers. New and frequently asked coverage questions in your inbox, twice a month.
Ask An Expert
Submit your toughest coverage or operations questions and get a personalized response from IIABA’s experts.
AI Resources
Adopt AI on purpose — save time on the routine, govern the risk, protect client data.
AI for Independent Agents
Practical guidance on where AI fits in the agency, how to evaluate solutions, and how to keep the personal touch clients expect.
Acceptable Use Policy Guidance
Set the rules before staff start pasting client data into chatbots. ACT has templates and guidance.
ACT Tech Trends Report
An annual snapshot of how independent agencies are adopting AI — useful benchmarking for any agency.
AI & Data Exposure
Public AI tools can quietly leak the data you paste in. Learn the exposure points specific to insurance.
Cybersecurity
Independent agencies are among the most-targeted small businesses. These resources help you defend yours.
Agency Cyber Guide 3.0
The most comprehensive cybersecurity resource built specifically for independent agencies. Free for Big “I” members.
Written Security Policy Template
A starting-point WISP you can tailor to your agency. Required by an increasing number of state regulations.
Phishing & Staff Training
The fastest way into your agency is through an employee’s inbox. Tools for simulations and ongoing training.
Cyber Liability Coverage
Cyber coverage has become table stakes. See the markets IIASD offers for your agency’s own protection.
Incident Response Planning
What you do in the first 60 minutes matters. A framework for containment, notification, and recovery.
Regulatory Roadmap
NAIC Model Law, GLBA, and state cyber regs — what applies to your agency and how to show compliance.