The IAIP Mission is to serve its members by providing professional education in an environment in which to build business alliances and the opportunity to make connections with people of differing career paths and levels of experience within the insurance industry. As an organization IAIP is constantly striving to meet the needs of our members,
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The International Association of Insurance Professionals (IAIP) is thrilled to introduce our newest staff members! These talented individuals bring a wealth of experience, fresh ideas, and a shared commitment to enhancing the IAIP community. Get to know our new team members and join us in welcoming them aboard! Tiffany Bukoffsky – Executive Director Tiffany Bukoffsky
By Brenda McDermott, CPCU, CLP, SCLA, CIIP, SCLA, ARM, AIDA, AIC Like many of you, when I was little, I dreamed of being an insurance professional … (ok sarcasm Sheldon). Like many of you, I never dreamed of an insurance career. When I was little, I wanted to be a ballerina or a princess. Unfortunately,
Vickie Harmon, CMA, CIIP, CSCA, CLP-A You may have noticed this term popping up lately in our communications: micro-volunteering. In today’s world where time is often scarce and the demands on our time are greater than ever, traditional forms of volunteering may seem daunting. Long-term commitments, monthly meetings, and complex project requirements can be barriers
By Katharine M. Nohr, J.D. As Thanksgiving draws near, it’s the perfect time to take a step back and reflect on all we’re grateful for. Beyond turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie, this is the season for giving thanks for the people, experiences, and communities that enrich our lives. As members of IAIP, we’re especially lucky
By Brenda Buck CPCU, CIC, CPIW, CLP I think of my career as more than a job with a paycheck. It is a major part of my life story. It is made up of skills, tools, relationships, experiences, challenges and rewards. My participation as an active member of IAIP and CPCU has provided me with
By Jonel Thames Leake & Carolyn Price If you ask most IAIP members, the connections we make are one of the most valuable benefits of membership. It used to be that our connections were all face-to-face and were primarily limited to the members we met in our local associations, councils and – to a smaller
By Stephanie Jo Oakes, AINS, ASLI, CLP, CIIP The NAIW Legacy Foundation provides scholarships and grants to encourage insurance professionals’ career growth and advancement efforts. Many assume this only includes supporting IAIP educational seminars, workshops and course fees. But did you know the foundation also provides scholarships for members’ registration fees to attend Regional Conferences
By Katharine M. Nohr, J.D. Do you remember the episodes of The Big Bang Theory when Howard Wolowitz wouldn’t stop telling people that he’s an astronaut and had been to space? That’s how I feel about attending the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. I’ve been joking that it was such an amazing experience that I’ll never
by Lisa R Hardin, CPCU, CPIW, AIC, AIS, ACS, AINS, SCLA, DAE, CLP As IAIP President-Elect, I have the honor of hosting the Awards and Recognition Luncheon at the IAIP International Convention in Oklahoma City in June. But to have an awards luncheon, one needs award nominees, or in this case, award applicants. Imagine an