By Linda Grayless CPIW, DAE, AINS, AIS, API, ACSR, CSM This saying comes from home décor I once had hanging on my wall. But if you think about it, what if we approached each day as a gift? Something special given just to you—for your pleasure—without strings. So, untie the ribbon. What emotions are unleashed
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Jonel Thames Leake, CPCU, ASLI, AAI, CPIW, DAE, CLP “I get too many emails!” How many times have you heard that? How many times have you thought or said that yourself? A few years ago, I thought that and was concerned that my emails from the International Association of Insurance Professionals were the culprit. I no
By Lori J Meagher, MBA, CIC, CISR I am not writing this to cause debate or offend anyone. I am merely sharing two very painful experiences my office had in recent weeks. The names were omitted to protect the innocent and the offenders. I am going to start with— I love insurance. I love the
by Niaris Rabell, MS-RMI, AINS, AIS, API, CLP, CIIP, CIC, CRM, CISR Education is progress and transformation. It is the vehicle that will take you as far as you want to go. Take control and drive that vehicle to your destination. Dare to explore. Reaching for knowledge and motivation. Inquiring, striving to thrive. Venturing out
By Jonel Thames Leake, CPCI, ASLI, AAI, CPIW, DAE, CLP Over the past three years, Region I has been fortunate enough to offer numerous CLP and CLP-A courses on a virtual basis. These classes have allowed members across the country to learn and earn these designations. Region V has offered various career development classes. From Hawaii to
By Brenda McDermott, CPCU, CLP, SCLA, CIIP, SCLA, ARM, AIDA, AIC Long time Region V member Margaret “Maggie” O’Toole believed if you ever attended an IAIP regional conference you’d be hooked. She believed it so much that for years she paid for a first timer’s registration out of her own pocket. Region V RVP Thelma
Outgoing President’s Message What a journey these past four years have been serving on the executive committee. It has been my honor and pleasure to represent IAIP as your president this year. I am very proud of the work we have accomplished this past year, and I could not have done it alone. Thank you
By Marisa Petrella, CLP This is a place I thought I would never be in my life. Unemployed after working for a company for 25 years. The worst part of this journey is trying to find a new job after a one-year blip at a company that never wanted me working there to begin with.
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
By Donna Whited, CLP-A Are you considering volunteering for an IAIP Task Force? If so, consider the Legacy Foundation Task Force. I have served on this task force for two years. The first year, I served as RVP representative. I was the member that served on both the Legacy Foundation and the Legacy Foundation Task