Education is the first Building Block because this is what Insurance Professionals does best. But one Education Task Force can’t do it all. This year, the Education Task Force has been split into two separate Task Forces: The Education-Product Development Task Force will focus on developing new programs, renewal classes for existing programs, and review
Paula Clark, AIS, API, AINS, CIIP, CLP-A – Convention Task Force 1. Your name and Region. Do you belong to a local association, or are you a MAL? How long have you been a member? My name is Paula Clark, and I am a proud member of the Vermont Association of Insurance Professionals (VTAIP). I
You know that feeling when you’ve been chipping away at something for months, and then one day… bam! It’s done? That’s exactly how I felt after scheduling my last continuing education credits needed this year through our association’s incredible offerings. The Insurance Professionals might not be a CE provider, but we certainly know the companies
Five years ago, I decided to join the Puerto Rico Association of Insurance Professionals (APSPR) and International Association of Insurance Professionals (IAIP) without imagining that this decision would mark a turning point in my professional development. Since then, I have had the privilege of serving on its Board of Directors in various roles, and each
Let’s be honest: we’ve been talking about declining membership and volunteer burnout for years. And yet, here we are—still talking about it. Maybe the problem isn’t just that Gen Z isn’t showing up. Maybe it’s that we’re not showing up in a way that speaks to them. What Gen Z Actually Cares About Gen Z
Terri Brennan – Sponsors and Partners Task Force Your name and Region. Do you belong to a local association, or are you a MAL? How long have you been a member? Terri Brennan – Region VII – I am an Arizona MAL (Member-at-Large). I have been a member in Arizona since 2008. Previously, I was
Outgoing President Message This past year has been significant; however, it represents more than just the passage of time. Every outgoing president has served at least four consecutive years, with some, like me, serving six years by transitioning directly from the RVP term to International Secretary. These six years have provided both personal and professional
In today’s rapidly evolving digital environment, the prevalence of phrases such as “good vibes only” trivializes the complexities of emotional well-being, leading to a phenomenon known as toxic positivity. This trend, while often well-intentioned, fosters emotional invalidation by discouraging the healthy expression of negative emotions. Phrases like “everything happens for a reason” or “just look
Attending my first Region V IAIP Conference was an unforgettable experience. As someone who has been to many conferences, I can confidently say this one stood out—not just for the knowledge I gained, but for the genuine connections I made and the fun I had along the way. From the moment I arrived, I was
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