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
Over the last year, the Board of Directors talked about branding: who we are and who we want to be. We reviewed the IAIP Mission, Vision, and Value Proposition statements and found them to still be relevant. When going over these statements, three words came to mind – Building, Futures, Together. Each word individually relates
The insurance industry is evolving—and so must we. For Insurance Professionals to thrive in the years ahead, we need to focus on one essential goal: attracting and retaining the next generation of talent. These individuals bring fresh ideas, digital fluency, and a deep desire for meaningful connection. But they’re not just looking for a membership—they’re
Carol McManus, CPIA, CISR, CRIS, MLIS, AFIS, AIAM, CIIP, CLP-A, DAE.-Education Task Force Committee Member Your name and Region. Do you belong to a local association or are you a MAL? How long have you been a member? Carol McManus, CPIA, CISR, CRIS, MLIS, AFIS, AIAM, CIIP, CLP-A, DAE. Member-at-Large, Florida Council, Region III.
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
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