By Jonel Thames Leake, CPCU, ASLI, AAI, CPIW, DAE, CLP-A When you ask most IAIP members about the biggest benefit of membership, a vast majority will say it’s the connections you make. I agree with that answer. Some of my fellow members have become dear friends, some are trusted resources for all things insurance and
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
By Keri Herlong, CPCU, CIC, CRM, CISR, ACSR, AIM, CIIP, CLP-A, DAE, CRIS In this market being an underwriter often feels like drowning in a sea of submissions with more raining down every time your inbox dings. Underwriters must wish they had a crystal ball to determine which of the 75 submissions in their work
By Keri Herlong, CPCU, CIC, CRM, CISR, ACSR, AIM, CIIP, CLP-A, DAE, CRIS Agents are challenged in today’s marketplace with fighting to keep every renewal while at the same time, building up their book with new business submissions. It probably feels like walking uphill to school in both a snowstorm and a heatwave while being
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.
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