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AGENCY MEMBERSHIP |
Agency Membership Agency Membership is for any individual, firm or corporation who is licensed as a Maryland insurance producer, as defined in Article 1-101 (q) of the Annotated Code of Maryland, and operating on a commission and/or fee basis on his/her own account. In addition to membership with Big I Maryland, all agency members gain membership to our national affiliate the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (Big I) and Trusted Choice. Big I Maryland members have access to an abundance of products, services, resources, knowledge, and support that can help your agency or company succeed. | Agency Membership |
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MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY Any individual, firm or corporation who is licensed as a Maryland insurance producer, as defined in Article 1- 101 (q) of the Annotated Code of Maryland, and operating on a commission and/or fee basis on his/her own account. |
DUES SCHEDULE Big I Maryland membership dues are based on an agency’s property/casualty premium volume written in Maryland. Volume must include all owned (greater than 50%) subsidiaries and branches. Big I MD's membership automatically includes membership in the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America (Big I) and Trusted Choice. Please see the membership level chart below: Dues cycle runs 9/1-8/31. |
| Membership Level | Agency Premium Volume | Membership Dues |
| Retiree | - | $100 |
| Out of State | Dues for other IIABA State Associations | $350 |
| Level 1 | $0-$500,000 | $450 |
| Level 2 | $500,000-$1,000,000 | $600 |
| Level 3 | $1,000,000-$2,000,000 | $750 |
| Level 4 | $2,000,000-$3,000,000 | $1,000 |
| Level 5 | $3,000,000-$5,000,000 | $1,200 |
| Level 6 | $5,000,001-$8,000,000 | $1,500 |
| Level 7 | $8,000,001 & Above | $1,800 |
**membership dues are non-refundable**
NON-DEDUCTIBLE PORTION OF DUES Dues to Big I MD are not deductible as a charitable contribution but may be deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense. A portion of the dues, however, is not deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense to the extent that Big I MD engages in lobbying .The estimated non-deductible portion for 2020-2021 is 29.92%. |
If you have any Membership questions please email our Membership Director, Kyrsten Langford, at kyrsten@BigIMD.com |
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