By Brenda McDermott, CPCU, CLP, SCLA, CIIP, SCLA, ARM, AIDA, AIC We read bylines of articles, hear introductions at conferences and see the seemingly endless jumble of letters behind someone’s name on a badge or business card. Do you know what those letters represent? Do you know the time and investment linked to earning those
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By Jonel Thames Leake, CPCU, ASLI, AAI, CPIW, DAE, CLP Many years ago, I was co-chair of a Region 1 Conference. There were hundreds of attendees and, as anyone involved in planning a conference knows, it was a great deal of work. At the end of the event, we distributed paper surveys asking what people
By Brenda Hornyak, ACSR, CISR, CPIW, DAE ACSR, CISR, CPCU, CIC, CRM, ARM, AINS, API: all are designations are available through state agencies and National Alliance. All require completion of courses to distinguish yourself in the insurance industry. But did you know, as part of your added membership benefits, IAIP offers the following designations? CIIP:
By Regina Lemanowicz, CLP I learned at a very young age—in elementary school—that I have a goal-oriented personality. Our teacher assigned the class to read five books during the summer. I decided to up it to 10. That was hard since I lived in a very rural area with only a bookmobile that came around
Scholarship Deadlines: January 15 & August 15 Scholarship Submission Guidelines: Application Checklist provides a guide to what reviewers will be looking for: Grant Deadlines: October 15 & March 15 Grant Submission Guidelines Application Checklist provides a guide to what reviewers will be looking for: The NAIW International Legacy Foundation is a 501(c)3 insurance trust to
By Mark Coberly As I peruse my Facebook page and see the many members of IAIP post pictures and videos of their beloved pets, of which I am the biggest offender, I often wonder, “Are those pets covered by insurance?” If you attended the IAIP Convention in Louisville, you would probably remember the speech I
By Niaris Rabell, MS-RMI, AINS, AIS, API, CLP, CIIP, CIC, CRM, CISR There are many misconceptions about whether an introvert can lead. Some of them say we are antisocial, shy, arrogant, nerds and incapable of being good leaders. I know there are some people who, like me, felt intimidated from developing as leaders because of
By Niaris Rabell, MS-RMI, AINS, AIS, API, CLP, CIIP, CIC, CRM, CISR For me, one of the greatest benefits that IAIP offers is being able to connect with other members. Like a big family where we can share our knowledge, experiences, and skills. It is like having a key to a door that will lead
By Vickie Harmon, CMA, CIIP, CLP, CSCA How excited are you to join us in Scottsdale, AZ for the International Convention? Registered yet? Missed the early bird pricing? Fear not! It’s still possible to get some assistance attending the convention. Have you asked your employer for support to attend? Attending the annual convention isn’t just
By Stephanie J. Oakes, AINS, CLP, VTAIP President There is so much to celebrate during IAIP Week, May 19 – 25! We are a vibrant organization of insurance professionals supporting each other through what have been some difficult years. What have we done? We quickly adapted to using virtual tools to stay connected; we launched