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
By: Melissa Rageth, AIC-M, AIM, AINS, CISR, CLP-A, CIIP, TRIP, DAE, CRIS, MRIS How do you gain invaluable leadership skills, build lifelong friendships, and grow professionally—all while doing work you love? For me, the answer was joining IAIP. I was introduced to IAIP in 2018 by a friend who invited me to a local meeting
Do you know if what you are watching, hearing, or reading is real? In today’s era of AI generated content and deepfakes can you always trust what you see, hear, or read? Increasingly AI and algorithms are utilized to create and flood social media with content, images, and recordings geared towards stirring emotions and support
When we talk about leadership, there’s no shortage of styles; Daniel Goleman outlines six — Visionary, Coaching, Affiliative, Democratic, Pacesetting, Commanding. But one style that I believe deserves more attention is Servant Leadership. What Is Servant Leadership? Servant leadership is a leadership style where the leader’s main focus is on meeting the needs of their
By Rachel Shubert Have you ever pictured yourself stepping into a bigger leadership role within IAIP? If serving on the Executive Committee has ever crossed your mind — even as a “maybe someday” — this is your moment. We’re actively looking for our next International Secretary, and one of you is absolutely ready for this
Life doesn’t pause when a car goes out of commission. As many of us know personally and professionally, a fender bender, unexpected breakdown or maintenance need can quickly disrupt daily routines. When an accident occurs, the way insurance providers respond can transform a stressful experience into lasting confidence and loyalty – more important than ever
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