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At an International Convention and at other meetings, you often see members with a multitude of colored ribbons hanging from their name tags. The officer ribbons, the CLP and ACR ribbons are all easily understood, but you may notice that some members have a CPIW ribbon and others have a CIIP ribbon. Newer members may

Over the last year, the Board of Directors talked about branding: who we are and who we want to be.  We reviewed the IAIP Mission, Vision, and Value Proposition statements and found them to still be relevant. When going over these statements, three words came to mind – Building, Futures, Together.  Each word individually relates

The insurance industry is evolving—and so must we. For Insurance Professionals to thrive in the years ahead, we need to focus on one essential goal: attracting and retaining the next generation of talent. These individuals bring fresh ideas, digital fluency, and a deep desire for meaningful connection. But they’re not just looking for a membership—they’re

Carol McManus, CPIA, CISR, CRIS, MLIS, AFIS, AIAM, CIIP, CLP-A, DAE.-Education Task Force Committee Member Your name and Region. Do you belong to a local association or are you a MAL? How long have you been a member?   Carol McManus, CPIA, CISR, CRIS, MLIS, AFIS, AIAM, CIIP, CLP-A, DAE. Member-at-Large, Florida Council, Region III.

The Board of Directors has identified seven (7) Local Associations that have been inactive for two years or longer.  Attempts made to reach members of these associations were unsuccessful. In accordance with the IAIP Bylaws – Article IV-Divisions, Section 4- Local Associations, Item C – Charter Revocation, this announcement serves as the 90-day required notice

Professional designations help you stand out in the insurance industry by demonstrating your expertise and commitment to continuous learning. Many designations such as ACSR, CISR, CPCU, CIC, CRM, ARM, AINS, API are available through state agencies and National Alliance. All require completion of courses to distinguish yourself in the insurance industry.  But did you know,

By Jonel Thames Leake, CPCU, ASLI, AAI, CPIW, DAE, CLP In my nearly forty years of IAIP membership, I have never had employer financial support to attend a conference or convention. Sometimes, part of the expenses to attend were covered due the position I held. But many times, the expenses were paid out of pocket.

Stephanie Oakes, AINS, CLP Most of us understand that adults learn differently than younger people. But what are those differences? How important is it for anyone developing and delivering content for adults to consider adult learning theory? Andragogy, adult learning theory, is an approach to learning that is focused on adult learners. These main points