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
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With increasing client expectations, regulatory complexities, and competitive pressure, agencies are evolving rapidly as they fear being left behind. Simply maintaining the status quo is no longer enough in such a dynamic environment. Organizations that embrace agency optimization services stand out and lead. By refining operations, improving workflows, and leveraging data-driven strategies, agencies can unlock
By Keri Herlong, CPCU, CIC, CRM, CISR, ACSR, AIM, CIIP, CLP-A, DAE, CRIS The Education Task Force recently completed the brand-new Confidence While Communicating® Essentials course. We took the full ten-class CWC and condensed it to focus on presentation skills and developing a comfort level with speaking, rather than training to excel in a speech
By Marcella R. Beasley, MA, CIC, ACSR, AIS, AINS, CRIS Imagine it’s a beautiful summer day in June of 2008. A slight wind is blowing…The sun is shining….and the stock market is about to crash. KABOOM! But hey, at least I had a plan, right? Right. Unlike many of my peers, I had plans to
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“If you can’t fly, then run. If you can’t run, then walk. If you can’t walk, then crawl. But by all means, keep moving.” ~Martin Luther King, Jr. As I reflect on our journey to transformation, I recall those bumps and potholes along the way. I also recall how strong and determined we remained in
By Jackie Hoyt, President/Owner, Hillsboro Title Company It’s an interesting time to be a business leader. Recent research shows that 25% of employees are considering a job change, while 60% of leaders are still feeling daily burnout. From hospitality to retail, many industries are facing record labor shortages. In the title industry, a completely unprecedented
by Sue Quimby, CPCU, AU, CIC, CPIW, DAEMSO, Inc. The COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 changed the face of business and industry forever. When the pandemic struck in March many companies were left unprepared for or unable to make the transition from an in-house workforce to social distancing. Companies responded in a variety of ways. At
Every day we are all selling in some capacity – even if we don’t think we are. You may not have “sales” or “business development” in your title, or you may not be directly responsible for selling your company’s products or services. But every day we are selling ideas, suggestions, recommendations, or ourselves. And the