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:
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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 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
By Sue C. Quimby, CPCU, AU, CIC, CPIW, DAE, CLP The insurance industry is rife with designations. But what do they all mean? IAIP has their own set of designation programs that are available to members and non-members alike. CLP/CLP-A – Certified Leadership Professional/Advanced Certified Leadership Professional You must earn the CLP prior to earning
By Sue C. Quimby, CPCU, AU, CIC, CPIW, DAE, CLPMSO, Inc. The value of IAIP designations cannot be overemphasized. Learning is a lifetime process. I was in college when I got my first job in insurance. As a younger female member of the industry, it was important to me to get designations such as CPCU,
By Katharine M. Nohr, J.D. Scottsdale, Arizona, often hailed as the “desert version of Miami’s South Beach” by the New York Times, is more than just a picturesque desert city. It’s a vibrant blend of cultural richness, outdoor adventures, culinary delights, and relaxation havens. For attendees of the International Association of Insurance Professionals Annual Convention
BY Cherri Harris, MSBA, CPIA, CLP, CIIP Where are you traveling with your IAIP Membership? The road starts with your initial investment – a new membership, but also with membership renewal. This is when you get to decide on your direction. Do you continue on the same road or pave a new one? Either way