Author Archive
16 Jul 2019
Three Steps to Improve Your Own User Experience
The following blog post was written by Kitty Ambers, Chief Growth Officer of AVYST, the company that pioneered the eForms Wizard, a product to help you save time with your agency’s data input. IIANC members can receive the eForms Wizard Bronze package at no cost! Click here to learn more. Our industry spends a lot
12 Jul 2019
E&O Tips: Preserving Agency Documentation in the 21st Century
The following blog post was written by Mike Medford and Will Cherry from Manning, Fulton & Skinner, P.A. IIANC often receives inquiries from members seeking advice that requires the assistance of legal counsel. The services of IIANC’s law firm are available to members, on a limited basis, at no cost. Our Free Legal Service Program
05 Jul 2019
Meet the Staff: Member Experience
Guess what? I bet you didn’t know about something on our website… If you visit our staff listing page and click on anyone’s photo, it will take you to a “secret” page that will you tell you all sorts of interesting (and perhaps not so interesting?!) tidbits about all of your favorite IIANC staff members! Since you’re
04 Jun 2019
Be Aware. Be Supportive. Be Engaged.
The following blog was written by Bobby Salmon, Vice President of INSURE in Raleigh. He is a former Chairman of the IIANC Board of Directors and currently serves as North Carolina’s National Director on the IIABA Board of Directors. Last month I attended the 2019 Big “I” Legislative Conference in Washington, DC, along with 29
23 May 2019
A Day in the Life: Adam Petrey
This is the second installment of a new series on our blog called “A Day in the Life,” where various IIANC staff members will be documenting what a typical day looks like for them – from start to finish! The following post is from Adam Petrey, IIANC’s Data Analytics Manager. Enjoy! 6:00 AM The alarm
03 May 2019
Meet the Staff: Finance & Operations
Guess what? I bet you didn’t know about something on our website… If you visit our staff listing page and click on anyone’s photo, it will take you to a “secret” page that will you tell you all sorts of interesting (and perhaps not so interesting?!) tidbits about all of your favorite IIANC staff members! Since you’re
25 Apr 2019
Dying Changes Everything: Brian’s Story
The following piece was written by Tammy Garlock, a woman who suffered the loss of her son, Brian, in 2008 due to distracted driving. Tammy has made it her mission to travel around the country and share Brian’s story, to hopefully urge people to stop this awful problem. I’ve met Tammy, and I’ve heard her
04 Apr 2019
Consumers Expectations Fuel Growth of InsurTech Across Agencies & Brokers
The following post is written by ePayPolicy, one of IIANC’s newest solution provider that enables agents and brokers to accept credit card and ACH payments online, while also allowing the transaction fees to be covered by the payer. If you’ve noticed a huge surge in automated insurance solutions, you’re absolutely right. Driven by today’s tech-savvy
02 Apr 2019
Meet the Staff: Agency Resources
Guess what? I bet you didn’t know about something on our website… If you visit our staff listing page and click on anyone’s photo, it will take you to a “secret” page that will you tell you all sorts of interesting (and perhaps not so interesting?!) tidbits about all of your favorite IIANC staff members! Since you’re
26 Mar 2019
5 Simple Ways to Implement Mindfulness at the Office
The following blog post is by Andrew Mellen, one of our keynote speakers at this year’s InsurEXPO19. Like what he has to say? Make sure you’ve registered for this can’t-miss event… it WILL sell out! Mindfulness sounds great over coffee or on a yoga mat. Who doesn’t want to be centered, awake, aware and grounded,