The 2024 IAIP Convention began with inspiration and enthusiasm as our dynamic keynote speaker taught us that deflate, relate and elevate is the formula to create connection from chaos. The Ignite panelists shared with us an engaging and, at times, humorous state of the industry discussion including everything from talent acquisition to inflation. And every education session was overflowing with participants. The Welcome Reception was a Par-Tee to remember, and we “toasted” the new IAIP officers at Saturday’s Membership Meeting.

A big thank you to our sponsors and exhibitors for their support.

At the BSR Putt-Putt Classic we raised $875 and members donated almost 1,500 books for our international community service project to benefit Reach Out and Read.

Congratulations to the NAIW Legacy Foundation for raising a total of $35,170 in the Legacy Regional Drive to the Pin fundraiser. Also, the online auction raised an outstanding $4,410. Also at the convention, the Heads or Tails game raised an amazing $3,010 onsite.

RegionGoalTotalProgress Towards Goal
I$6,280 $     5,592.4789.1%
II$1,300 $     2,995.00230.4%
III$6,200 $   14,757.46238.0%
IV$1,700 $     2,783.85163.8%
V$3,580 $     3,683.04102.9%
VI$1,880 $        455.7524.2%
VII$4,860 $     4,902.71100.9%
    
TOTAL$25,800.0$35,170.28136.3%

In our Membership Meeting, Tammy Wascher told the story of her journey– including words of encouragement for us all, and Amanda Hammerli shared the association’s state of the membership and financial performance, while asking us to get bee-hind IAIP.

Congratulations to all of our 2024 International award winners and scholarship recipients! Want to see your own name on these lists next year? First, you must apply! NAIW Legacy Foundation scholarship applications are due January 15 and August 15.

Congratulations to the 2024-2025 term of IAIP officers and directors installed at the Convention.

2024-2025 IAIP Board of Directors

 President

Vickie Harmon, CMA, CIIP, PIAM, CLP-A, DAE

President-Elect

Lisa R. Hardin, CPCU, CPIW, AIC, AIS, ACS, AINS, SCLA, DAE, CLP

Vice President

Jonel Thames Leake, ASLI, CPCU, AAI, CPIW, DAE, CLP

Secretary

Sue Quimby, CPCU, AU, CIC, CPIW, DAE, CLP

Region I Vice President

Lori Meagher, CIC, CISR

Region II Vice President

Kelly Booth, CISR, AAI, CPIW, CPCU, CIC

Region III Vice President

Cherri Harris, MSBA, CPIA, CIIP, CLP

Region IV Vice President

Vikki Angelo, AIC, ITP, CLP, CPIW, CCA, CLC

Region V Vice President

Linda Grayless, CPIW, AIS, API, ACS, AINS, DAE, CSM

Region VI Vice President

Brenda Hornyak, ACSR, CISR, CPIW, DAE

Region VII Vice President

Terri Brennan

International Awards

YOUNG NEW PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
SPONSOR: Donegal Insurance Group
Recognizes the accomplishments of a new member who has made significant contributions to IAIP after the first 24 months of joining the association.
WINNER: Lindsey M. Farrar

ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
SPONSOR: Harford Mutual Insurance Group

Recognizes significant contributions made by a new member during their first two years of membership.
WINNER: Ann F. Blue

RISK MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
SPONSOR: CMR Risk & Insurance Services
Recognizes a member who has demonstrated superior levels of service with internal and/or external customers in the insurance and all supporting industries and is an active participant in IAIP activities.
WINNER: Leslie Door

CLIENT SERVICE PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
SPONSOR: Lockton Companies
Recognizes a member who has demonstrated superior levels of service with internal and/or external customers in the insurance and all supporting industries and is an active participant in IAIP activities.
WINNER: Jennifer S. McGreal

CLAIMS PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
SPONSOR: Atain Insurance Companies

Recognizes superior knowledge of the claims field, experience, professional advancement through educational pursuits, demonstrated leadership in the field, and is an active participant in IAIP activities.
WINNER: Susan Brown Miles

PROFESSIONAL UNDERWRITER OF THE YEAR
SPONSOR: Vermont Mutual
Recognizes a member who has demonstrated superior knowledge of the underwriting field and is an active participant in IAIP activities.
WINNER: Michele Ethredge

CONFIDENCE WHILE COMMUNICATING AWARD
SPONSOR: Johnson & Johnson
Recognizes a member’s ability to deliver a prepared presentation and their ability to think on their feet as they respond to an impromptu topic.
WINNER: Mary Hefner

INSURANCE PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
SPONSOR: Binder Family Trust
Recognizes a member’s personal contributions to IAIP and to the insurance and risk management industry.
WINNER: Gayla Martin

SCHOLARSHIPS

Past International President (PIP) Scholarships

Sponsored by: Past International Presidents

Recognizes a young professional member who is pursuing a career in the insurance industry, is an active member of IAIP, and is a first-time attendee at the International Convention. The scholarship pays the cost of the registration fee for the Convention.

2024 Recipient: Tonya Burris

2024 NAIW Legacy Foundation Scholarship & Grant Recipients

Scholarships Recipients

Colleen M. Clift

Dawn Fernandez

Emily Briglia

Faith Wilson

Jennifer Kubiak

Julie Kanash

Kari Woods

Keisha Sneed

Kimberly Hayes

Marcella Beasley

Pamela M. Holt

Paula J. Clark

Regina Lemanowicz

Sorah Korenberg

Norm Ziegler Trailblazer Scholarship recipients:

Cole Epler, The University of Olivet

Alexis Young, Arizona State University

Grant recipients

Region I

Insurance Association of Metropolitan Detroit

Insurance Professionals of NW PA

Champlain Valley Association of Insurance Professionals

Region V

IRMI scholarship winners

CRIS – Julie Kanash and Melissa Rageth

MLIS – Julie Wagoner and Dawn Fernandez

MRIS – Erin McKay

roz horton scholarship winner

Emily Briglia, Region I

For 2024, we will be in Oklahoma City, OK at the Omni starting with the Hub Regionals on June 19 and Convention June 20 – 22. Mark your calendars now to attend!

Enjoy this fun social media sensation, produced onsite in Scottsdale and starring our very own Mark Coberly. 

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