TABLE OF
CONTENTS
KANSAS INSURANCE AGENT & BROKER
May/June 2018
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Vol. 23, No. 3
The bimonthly magazine of the
Kansas Association of Insurance Agents
OFFICERS OF KAIA
President
Scott Strong | sstrong@strongsinsurance.com
President-Elect
Lee Gleason | lgleason@kfsa.com
VP/Treasurer
Kristy Wilson | kwilson@kellermaninsurance.com
Secretary/Assistant Treasurer
Doug Smart | doug@smart-ins.com FEATURES
National Director
Cindy Hower | chower@kellermaninsurance.com 12
The importance of keeping text messages
well documented and favorable for workflow
procedures.
Immediate Past President
Lyle Davidson | lyledavidson@thedavidsonagency.net
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Zone I Director
Jo Erin Stuteville | joerin@elliottinsurancegroup.com
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30 Changes to ISO’s Personal Auto Policy
MAIC
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Zone II Director
Kevin Campbell | kcampbell@unitedagencyks.com
Zone III Director
Elizabeth Smoller | bsmoller@charlsonwilson.com
Zone IV Director
Lucas Raleigh | lucas@raleighinsurance.biz
Zone V Director
Jolene Biggs | biggjo@insurance-planning.com
Zone VI Director
Alan Schlesener | aschlesener@kellerleopold.com
Director at Large
Austin Renn | austin@rennandcompany.com
Director at Large
Josh Goodman | josh@jgoodmaninsurance.com
Director at Large
Chad Fuqua | chad@fuquainsurance.com
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Get Involved with the Mid-America
Insurance Conference
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cover story
Big “I” Legislative Conference recap
25
Obtaining and Screening Driving Records May
Be a Potential E&O Issue
Marketing & Communications Coordinator | Matt Kelly
State News 5
Commissioner’s Column 7
Young Agents Profile 8
Continuing Education Classes 29
Kansas Filings Report 31
Executive Director | David Hulcher
Senior Insurance Services Representative | Sherri Snyder
Executive Director’s Message 4
ABEN Class Schedule 28
K A I A S T A F F & C O N S U LT A N T S
Professional Development Coordinator | Barb Cobuluis
Industry Partners Program 3
InsurPac Contribution Goal 23
Young Agents Chair
Brock Elliot | brock@elliottinsurancegroup.com
Vice President of Marketing & Membership | Joan Sutton
President’s Message 2
Company Profile 22
Director at Large
Kevin O’Brien | kevin.obrien@reillyinsurance.com
Vice President-Finance | Shannon Bower
DEPARTMENTS
KANSAS ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AGENTS
815 SW Topeka Boulevard | Topeka, KS 66612
785.232.0561 | 800.229.7048
www.kaia.com
Insurance Services Representative | Katie Hobson
Legal Counsel | Will Larson
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The Kansas Association of Insurance Agents was formed September 1, 1992, through the merger of the Professional
Insurance Agents of Kansas (PIAK) and the Independent Insurance Agents of Kansas (IIAK). The Association is affiliated
with the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America (IIABA).