Catherine Wolford, MSPA, CPC, FLMI, CPIW- Assistant to the Region IV RVP Vikki Angelo , AIC, ITP, CLP, CPIW, CCA, CLC Catherine Wolford; Cleveland Insurance Professionals; 39 years. Region IV. What inspires you to be part of Insurance Professionals and what prompted you to join? I have made lifelong friendships through Insurance Professionals and that
Donna Rademacher, CPIW, AU, CPCU, PIAM, DAE – Assistant to the Region III RVP Toni Condon , CPCU, AINS, AU-M, CIIP, CRIS Your name: Donna Rademacher, CPIW, AU, CPCU, PIAM, DAE. Region: III. Do you belong to a local association or are you a MAL? Insurance Professionals of Jackson MS. How long have you been
Authored by: Regina Lemanowicz Rae Lynn Zachary, ARM, CPCU, CLP, DAE, CPIW- Co-Assistant to the Region VII RVP Terri Brennan Rae Lynn Zachary, Region VII member of Insurance Associates of Fresno. I have been a member since 1996. What inspires you to be part of Insurance Professionals and what prompted you to join?I joined back
Authored by: Kim Cameron In today’s interconnected world, the significance of maintaining a diverse network cannot be overstated, particularly for professionals within the insurance industry. As members of IAIP, we engage in various networks that shape our perspectives and influence our careers. The information below delves into the essential role of diversity in both professional
Authored by: Kim Cameron Scroll through Instagram, X (Twitter), or Facebook and you’ll see images that look completely real: a perfect sunset over a city that never existed, a “real person” with flawless features, or a dramatic news photo that feels almost too shocking to be fake. But many of these images aren’t real at
Authored by: Kim Cameron In an industry built on risk management, one of the biggest risks insurance professionals face today is trying to go it alone. The insurance landscape is evolving faster than ever—new regulations, emerging risks, technology shifts, climate-related losses, and changing client expectations. Professional associations play a critical role in helping insurance professionals
BRENDA McDERMOTT AIC, ARM, CPCU, SCLA, CIIP, CLP, AIDA As a member of the Executive Committee, how would you ensure that your leadership decisions and priorities actively advance this value proposition across the entire organization?” Brenda’s Answer to the Candidate Question IAIP has shaped my career and my closest professional relationships. From the moment I walked into
By: Karen Maggine My IAIP story isn’t a typical one—and that’s exactly why I’m sharing it. I’ve been a member for over 15 years. For a long time, though, I was mostly just “going through the motions.” I attended locally, showed up when I could, made connections and felt like I was getting some benefit—but
By: Melissa Rageth, AIC-M, AIM, AINS, CISR, CLP-A, CIIP, TRIP, DAE, CRIS, MRIS How do you gain invaluable leadership skills, build lifelong friendships, and grow professionally—all while doing work you love? For me, the answer was joining IAIP. I was introduced to IAIP in 2018 by a friend who invited me to a local meeting
Do you know if what you are watching, hearing, or reading is real? In today’s era of AI generated content and deepfakes can you always trust what you see, hear, or read? Increasingly AI and algorithms are utilized to create and flood social media with content, images, and recordings geared towards stirring emotions and support