certainly helped me learn and grow my business .”
During his term as state president , Davidson said he would like to see the association ramp up its communication efforts as well as continue to educate young agents and college-age students about the benefits of a career in the insurance industry .
“ How we communicate member benefits is a humongous challenge – one we ’ re going to have to find an answer for ,” he said . “ It ’ s something we need to work on and improve on .”
He ’ s also hopeful about industry efforts to help attract more young adults - including the addition this fall of the new Kansas Insurance Certificate program on some college campuses , and a KAIA endeavor designed to help young agents learn more about the industry while gaining confidence and support .
“ The business allows you flexibility - something people are looking for in the way of a work / life balance ,” Davidson said . “ Yes . You may work 60 hours a week , sometimes , but you have the ability to break it up how you like . That ’ s certainly one of the benefits .”
And for Davidson , the career he started in 1999 has allowed him just what he was looking for – a solid , stable environment for he and his wife , Amanda , and their two children , Spencer and Shelby . It ’ s also given him the opportunity to coach his children ’ s basketball and baseball teams as well as spend time hunting and golfing .
“ It ’ s definitely given me the time to be with my family ,” he said .
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