We saw the year begin with several plane crashes and near misses. Who can forget the dramatic Southwest flight pulling up to avoid colliding with a private jet that had taxied into its path while landing at Chicago Midway? Or the dramatic video watched over and over again, where disaster wasn’t averted over the Potomac
Mark Coberly, CLP-A – Convention Task Force Member Your name and Region. Do you belong to a local association or are you a MAL? How long have you been a member? Mark Coberly | Region VII | MAL-Hawaii | Member since Fall 2014 What inspires you to be part of Insurance Professionals and what prompted
As a worker’s compensation major case claims specialist there are many times when the news lands on my desk. Workplace or public shootings, major storms or fires, major vehicle or plane crashes, sexual harassment and other harassment suits, or other traumatic workplace events are the high-profile types of claims that require a balance of empathy,
Even sitting in Wisconsin, I think I can safely say that Winter is over, and Spring is coming! All the dirty, parking lot snow piles have melted, the grass is starting to turn green, and my landscaping company put down new mulch in my flower beds. Now that we’ve made it through the harsh winter
Applying for an IAIP or Other Organization Award? Here’s How to Make Your Application Stand Out Have you ever applied for an award through IAIP or another organization? Do you carefully plan your application, or are you more of a last-minute submitter? If you are a planner, you are more than likely to accurately update
June Taylor, CIC, CPRM ,CPIA, CPIW – Marketing and Publications Task Force Committee Member 1. Your name and Region. Do you belong to a local association or are you a MAL? How long have you been a member? June Taylor, Region III MAL -TN I joined NAIW in 1979- Nashville Insurance Professionals. 2. What inspires
There is so much to celebrate during IAIP Week, May 18 – 24! We are a vibrant organization of insurance professionals supporting each other through many changes over the last few years. What have we done? Through it all, the most important thing for me is that we stayed connected – whether virtually or in-person
There is a lot going on in Washington DC in 2025. Unless you’re completely off the grid I’m sure you’ve heard about it from either the organized news media or social media, not all of which is accurate. We all have our own opinions. But what can these activities going on in Washington potentially mean
We know in the for-profit segment of the insurance world – Succession Planning is vital for many reasons, such as: Business Continuity, Talent Retention, Client Confidence and Adaptability in a Changing Market. They need to make sure future leaders are ready to navigate the challenges of ever-changing technology, customer expectations, and regulatory changes. They know
Clarity in communication is a cornerstone of the insurance industry. Professionals who work in this industry understand the value of precise language, whether they are explaining coverage details, discussing risk management, or describing the importance of reliable protection to clients. This same principle applies when referring to IAIP. In keeping with the spirit of clear