This has been a year of transitions and opportunities for many of us, including members of our Ngage Team. Our Executive Director, Tiffany Bukoffsky, who has been with us since our switch to Ngage, has accepted a new opportunity and will be moving on from Ngage. This created a new opportunity for Carol Wilhite, who
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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
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 Sue Quimby, CPCU, AU, CIC, CPIW, CLP, DAEMSO, Inc. In early 2023, artificial intelligence, “AI,” became a hot topic of discussion. AI, sometimes called machine learning, is made possible by having sufficient data to train the models that AI is based on. However, AI is not new–it has actually been around since the 1950s.
by Sue Quimby, CPCU, AU, CIC, CPIW, CLP, DAEMSO, Inc. The United States is currently experiencing the worst drug crisis in its history, exacerbated by the pandemic lockdowns and increased trafficking at our borders. The crisis impacts individuals, families, and society as a whole. Helping clients understand the prevalence and dangers of drug overdoses is
By Jonel Thames Leake, CPCU, ASLI, AAI, CPIW, DAE, CLP As we look forward to 2024, many of us make a list of resolutions or intentions for the up-coming year. Beyond my usual intentions of regular exercise and more outside time, I am making some IAIP intentions. I encourage you to join me! I am
By Christine Chandler Tillett, aPHR, CDP, CLP, CRIS, TRIp, MLIS, CIIP There have been many great leaders that have gone before me as a Regional Vice President of my area, so my path was clearly laid out for me. What I didn’t anticipate was the knowledge I would receive working on a board. It was
By Geraldine Plott, CPCU, FCLA, SCLA, AIC, ARM, AIS, AINS, CIIP, DAE, CLP-A Research shows there are four main reasons individuals donate. #1 – 96% of people give because they feel a sense of duty to give back, to help others. #2 – 75% of individuals give because of a belief in a specific cause
By rosalyn “roz” horton, CIIP-PIAM It is July 2015 and I am no longer the International President of IAIP. In March 2014, I had retired from the corporate world. Now what? I thought my life would take a lighter path after my presidency. No board/committee meetings or Zoom calls. Think again. There is always something to
By Sharon Barger, CPIW PIAM Florida property insurance is currently in crises, starting with several carriers going under due to financial issues. These financial issues were mainly caused by roof claims. Roofers were going into neighborhoods door to door and asking to look at the roof. They would tell the homeowner there was damage to