KIA&B 2015 Volume 20, Issue 5 | Page 11

Stability Markel FirstComp* has always prided itself on stability. As a division of Markel Service, Incorporated, that stability is only enhanced through a long-term, large-scale organization with a track record of financial stability. Stable risk management. Stable product. Markel FirstComp workers compensation. Markel Specialty. ® markelfirstcomp.com | markelcorp.com *Insurance products and services written or provided by subsidiaries and affiliates of Markel Corp. including, but not limited to: Markel Service, Incorporated; Markel Insurance Services; Markel Insurance Company; Markel American Insurance Company; Deerfield Insurance Company; and FirstComp Insurance Company. Rev. 1/15 FC1180(0715)_KS KIA&B Ad July August Issue Continued from page 2 President’s Column: Where did the year go? election of bob fee to the National IIABA executive committee With Bob serving in this key capacity, we are continuing the Kansas commitment of sending our best minds to represent each and every one of us to assure our national association remains the preeminent voice of reasonable, national and limited governmental intervention in the lives and businesses of our clients and the communities we serve. their utmost to assure your association not only will survive but will thrive for future generations. Thank you again for the privilege of serving as your President this past year. As my year concludes, I am convinced our industry is stronger than ever – and with our commitment to bring greater diversity and youth into our businesses the independent agency system will remain the best consumer and business option to assure their homes, businesses and families are protected. Dusty Davis, a broker with ICI in El Dorado, was elected in October to serve as president for the 2015-16 term. See the November-December issue of KIA&B for more about Dusty and the incoming board members. SueAnn Schultz is vice president and general counsel of IMA, which has offices in Topeka and Wichita. She is completing her term as president of KAIA, during which time she led and championed efforts to achieve the results she has outlined in this column. Thank you, SueAnn! You could not be in better hands than with your incoming President Dusty Davis, your member board, committees and KAIA staff – who all work tirelessly on your behalf and do |September-October 2015| KANSAS INSURANCE AGENT & BROKER 9