June Taylor, CIC, CPRM ,CPIA, CPIW – Marketing and Publications Task Force Committee Member
1. Your name and Region. Do you belong to a local association or are you a MAL? How long have you been a member? June Taylor, Region III MAL -TN I joined NAIW in 1979- Nashville Insurance Professionals.
2. What inspires you to be part of Insurance Professionals and what prompted you to join? I joined in 1979 after meeting a member of NAIW at an IAIB Tennessee Convention. I was new in the business and wanted to network with other individuals in insurance. After meeting Rachel, I attended my first meeting the next month and there was never a time that I didn’t want to be a member. I have always felt IAIP was a group of members that have talent, dedication, and loyalty. I developed business and personal relationships with many members that were not agents like myself. Because of my involvement in NAIW I was asked to serve with other education, foundations and trade associations where I have held leadership roles for the past 40 years.
3. Describe a memorable collaborative effort, such as a committee, task force, or program, where you worked effectively with others to achieve a common goal. I am a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University ,where a School of Insurance was developed. and an advisory council was formed to raise funds for scholarships for students, who were working on degrees in Insurance and Finance. “ The Martin Chair of Insurance “ Chair Holder was Dr Ken Holman ” I introduced him to the Certified Insurance Counselor. ( CIC) designation program administered by the National Alliance. As a professor in insurance he wrote the exams and was proctor for classes held in Tennessee. I also worked with the Nashville Insurance Professionals to sponsor Scholarships within the Martin Chair of Insurance @ Middle Tennessee . The Nashville Insurance Professionals were able to give contributions, and an Endowment was established in the name of Nashville Insurance Professionals which continues today.
4. What is one of the most memorable experiences you’ve had as a member, whether it was a meeting, a specific project, or a challenging situation you encountered? I was asked by then President Geradine Plott to co-chair a capital campaign to raise funds for the organization ( to complete the Learning Management System ) . We were able to meet the goal the Board of Directors asked of the members. I was humbled and excited that President Plott placed the confidence in my skills and leadership initiative to take on this daunting project.
5. What is a good tip on how to share the benefits of membership with an employer? Talk personally with the employer about how you have increased your skills and leadership with your organization. Become a member first, be involved in all facets of the organization, take education classes and share this information with your employers.
6. What Insurance Professionals programs have you taken that you would highly recommend to another member? Confidence While Communicating is the core education / learning skill that is designed for all. In my opinion the skills you learn in CWC will benefit you greatly in your profession, associations, your church, social society . or other organizations you choose to be a member.
7. Our organization’s vision statement includes: Insurance Professionals is the leading provider of education, skills enhancement and leadership development to members and partners of our industry. Which part of our Vision statement do you feel has had the biggest impact on your personal or professional growth? Leadership Development.
8. What are your hobbies, interests, or a particular cause you are most passionate about? I love to travel, shop , playing games, ie. Cards , Bunco, Visiting with Friends. Taking care of my grandsons. I support many charities but have a special love for St Jude Children’s Hospital, for catastrophically sick children.
The Hidden Heroes of Insurance Professionals is a collaboration of the Member Engagement and Services and Marketing and Publications Task Forces.