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
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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
In the title song from Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical “Oklahoma!”, the lyrics say “Oklahoma, where the wind comes sweeping down the plain. Where the waving wheat can surely smell sweet when the wind comes right behind the rain.” That is, unless it’s a supercell and then that wind could be destroying the wheat and everything
The hours and days after an accident can be incredibly overwhelming for a vehicle owner. Being without a vehicle can significantly disrupt day-to-day life. For insurance professionals, ensuring a seamless claims experience is essential for customer satisfaction, and one key offering makes a major difference- rental reimbursement coverage. This often-overlooked optional add-on can be a
By Dawn M. Fernandez, CAS, CLP Protecting Your Organization and Its Assets One of the most crucial steps in safeguarding a non-profit organization is ensuring that all businesses, vendors, and 1099 contractors you work with have adequate insurance coverage. This protects your organization from potential financial losses and legal liabilities that may arise from accidents,
By Dawn M. Fernandez, CAS, CLP Not-for-profit organizations play a vital role in our communities, providing essential services and support. To protect their operations and assets, these organizations often need commercial insurance. However, completing insurance applications can be complex, especially when it comes to understanding specific requirements for not-for-profit entities. This blog post will delve
by Insurance Insider US In our complex and crowded market, competitive edge matters. And market leadership can only come from better information. You need fast and reliable access to the right intelligence to inform new opportunities, spot potential risks, and capitalize on emerging trends. These insights make all the difference to your competitive advantage… or
By Jonel Thames Leake, CPCI, ASLI, AAI, CPIW, DAE, CLP Over the past three years, Region I has been fortunate enough to offer numerous CLP and CLP-A courses on a virtual basis. These classes have allowed members across the country to learn and earn these designations. Region V has offered various career development classes. From Hawaii to
By Geraldine Plott, CPCU, FCLA, SCLA, AIC, ARM, AIS, AINS, CIIP, DAE, CLP-A A recent article from the Bank of America stated that our industry, as well as all businesses, are not alone in the fight against cybercrime. Colleges and universities have unique characteristics that make them a prime target to cybercrime. This is evidenced
By Mark Coberly As I peruse my Facebook page and see the many members of IAIP post pictures and videos of their beloved pets, of which I am the biggest offender, I often wonder, “Are those pets covered by insurance?” If you attended the IAIP Convention in Louisville, you would probably remember the speech I