Big ‘I’ Market Resources
In addition to FAIA Member Services' Independent Market Solutions, several options are available to FAIA members through the national Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America, Inc., specifically Eagle Agency, and Big "I" Markets.
Eagle Agency
Eagle Agency is an independent agency operated by the Big "I" that allows members access to personal automobile, personal umbrella and personal watercraft through both MetLife and Travelers; and personal and commercial automobile with Progressive. If you are new to the business or a newer agency, Eagle is an especially good fit for you.
There are two ways to write business through Eagle Agency: as a sub-appointed Eagle Agent or through Eagle Express. In both cases, the agency maintains ownership of the business and commission paid is graduated based on volume.
There is a $100 membership fee for access to Eagle; additional fees may apply depending on access option chosen.
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Appointment Details |
Quoting |
Download |
Servicing |
Production |
| Eagle |
Agency/Agent sub-appointment. Agents vetted by the companies. Possible direct contract in two years. |
Quotes done within each company’s online portal. |
None |
Servicing is done by Agency. |
Two new lines required a month for each company chosen. |
| Eagle Plus |
Agency/Agent sub-appointment. Agents vetted by the companies. Possible direct contract in two years. |
Quotes done on PLRater, a comparative rating system; single entry multiple quotes. |
Available at an additional cost. |
Servicing is done by Agency. |
Two new lines required a month for each company chosen. |
| Eagle A-Plus |
Agency/Agent sub-appointment. Agents vetted by the companies. Possible direct contract in two years. |
Quotes done on PLRater, a comparative rating system; single entry multiple quotes. |
All business is transacted on AMS360. Download of policy detail. |
Servicing is done by Agency. |
Two new lines required a month for each company chosen. |
| Eagle Express |
No appointment. Requests are reviewed and approved in-house by Eagle Agency personnel. Possibility to obtain an Eagle Agency sub-appointment. |
Business submitted on the Big "I" Markets platform and quoted by IIABA’s Eagle Agency. |
None |
Servicing is done by Company Service Center. |
No production requirements. Use as needed! |
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Big ‘I’ Markets
Big “I” Markets is an online market access system available exclusively to Big “I” members featuring no fees, no volume commitments, and competitive commissions.
FAIA members have access to a suite of top tier products including affluent homeowners, bonds, small commercial packages, habitational, non-standard homeowners.
Highlights
- Ownership of expirations
- No initial access or termination fees
- No obligation to submit other accounts
- EFT commission payments
Visit Big "I" Markets online or call call 703-647-7800 for more information about available products, then sign up for a Big "I" Markets training webinar, usually offered every other Thursday.