In 2020, I won the IAIP International Confidence While Communicating speech contest. If you would have told me even five years before that I would even be interested in public speaking, I would have laughed. That key point in my career was a result of several influential tools I learned since I got my first
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The auto insurance industry is competitive – and it’s becoming even more so. According to a recent Ipsos report,with rates on the rise, consumer loyalty is dropping as drivers increasingly shop around for the best combinationof coverage and price. To stay on top, insurance companies must find ways to maximize customer satisfactionwhile delivering value to
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
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
Jennifer Cockerham, CIC, AFIS, CISR, CIIP, CLP – Assistant to the Region VI RVP Brenda Hornyak, ACSR, CISR, CIIP, DAE Your name and Region. Do you belong to a local association, or are you a MAL? How long have you been a member? Jennifer Cockerham. Region VI. MAL. Member since 2019 What inspires you to be
The answer is not Ghostbusters! The other answer that it isn’t is our new management company. That answer may confuse you. In the past, if a member had a question, the first thing they did was email or call Ashley, Betsey or Amanda. They were always happy to help, and we got the answers we
Insurance Professionals Builds Leaders. Let me say that again, Insurance Professionals Builds Leaders. Insurance Professionals offers both sides of the Leadership coin. I can’t think of another professional association in our industry that can say that. One side is our Certified Leadership Professional and Advanced Certified Leadership Professional Designations that teach you leadership soft skills.
Everyone here has made a commitment to be engaged. Some of us more than others. We have many “Super Volunteers”; everyone knows who they are. The ones who always raise their hand and have a hard time saying No. But have you seen or heard of a Micro-Volunteer Opportunity? This is a way to be
Retirement marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. While it is a time to relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor, it doesn’t mean you have to completely step away from your career or IAIP. Staying involved can be incredibly fulfilling and allows you to continue contributing to your expertise.