News & Notes

(left to right) Alex Nix, Utica E&O Underwriting Supervisor; Lisa Tucker, Utica Executive Commercial Lines Underwriter; Jason Ernest, IA&B President & CEO; Kevin Hord, IA&B Insurance Agency Senior Director; Mark Angelucci, Utica Senior Vice President; Brittany Moorehead, Utica Senior Commercial Lines Underwriter

IA&B RECOGNIZED BY E&O CARRIER

Congratulations to the IA&B Insurance Team, which was recognized at the fall Utica National Insurance Group E&O Conference.

IA&B works with established carriers, like Utica National, to help independent agencies protect their businesses. Learn more: IABforME.online/insurance

INTRODUCTORY WEBINAR: INSURING CAREERS CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

Do you have a new employee who is just starting in the industry and needs licensed? Let IA&B help you train and prepare them for the licensing exam and more through the Insuring Careers Certification Program (ICCP) – the perfect program for newcomers to the insurance industry.

Join IA&B for a free introductory webinar on Monday, Jan. 27 to learn how your agency can benefit from the ICCP.

Webinar presenters will include IA&B VP-Membership Tim Wonder, Education Senior Director Jessica McWilliams, and Director of Career Services Heather Ulrich. Plus, you’ll hear from IA&B Education Consultant Cathy Trischan who designed the ICCP curriculum.

Register for the webinar. IABforME.com/eventregistrations, 800-998-9644, option 1.

Learn more about ICCP. IABforME.online/insuring-careers-agencies

RECORDED WEBINAR: EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

In case you missed it, our fall webinar – Best Practices for Employee Performance Management, as well as the corresponding slide deck – are available online. Presented by IA&B HR Consultant Karen DiGioia, the webinar covers:

▲ How to set expectations and provide feedback in a manner that sets up the employee, and the agency, for success

▲ How to handle a struggling employee and deliver difficult messages about performance

To view the webinar, go to: IABforME.com/HR-resources or contact 800-998-9644, ext. 604 or ClaireP@IABforME.com.

2025 WOMEN’S CONFERENCE

Registration opens Jan. 13 for the third-annual IA&B Women’s Conference, set for March 25 in Lancaster, PA. The event focuses on inspiring and supporting women in our industry and combines a mix of keynote speakers, educational workshops, and productive networking.

Questions about the event? Contact IA&B Events Manager Alane Fagan at AlaneF@IABforME.com or 800-998-9644, ext. 512.

Learn more and register beginning Jan. 13. IABforME.com/womens-conference, 800-998-9644, option 1

BIG “I” LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE

Save the date to attend the Big “I” National Legislative Conference, April 30-May 1 in Washington, D.C. The annual event brings together independent agents from across the country to meet with their elected Representatives and Senators on Capitol Hill.

Watch Agent Headlines for registration information, or contact IA&B Government Affairs Director John Savant at JohnS@IABforME.com or 717-918-9214.

IA&B EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS

Apply by Feb. 7 for the next round of insurance education scholarships. IA&B will award scholarships for member agencies to send employees to CIC and CISR courses, as well as live CE webinars.

Questions? Contact IA&B Administrative Assistant Sarah Haas at SarahJ@IABforME.com or 800-998-9644, ext. 104.

Apply today. IABforME.online/scholarships