“New Year, new you” is a universal
phrase we hear in the first quarter
of the year. We evaluate our past
achievements and failures and what
we have learned from each. We write
down our personal and professional
goals and set plans to work towards
growth and positive change. I hope
that the energy created by the New
Year has not worn off and that it
continues throughout the year for you and your agency
staff.
In the same way that your agency continually reviews
the value proposition created for your customers, KAIA is
consistently considering the benefits that we deliver. Value
can mean different things to different members, whether
it is protecting your agency with a market-leading E&O
policy, agency valuation resources, hiring tools, or legal
guidance. This time of year, KAIA delivers a common value
that all members benefit from and can get behind; our
advocacy efforts. At the center of our value proposition is
protecting the independent agency system and the value
that independent agents bring Kansas communities. This
legislative session, the KAIA legislative team has been hard
at work monitoring bills that could impact agencies while
negotiating with regulators and industry.
This edition of KIA&B magazine will have you thinking
about some current issues facing agents, fortifying carrier
partnerships, marketing considerations, and an update on
this legislative session.
We are truly grateful for those readers, members, partners
who continually help us build, protect, and grow the
independent agency system. Thank you in advance for
investing your trust and time with us. Our team continues
its unwavering commitment to helping your agency meet
the challenges along your professional journey. May every
day feel like the first of the year – days filled with inspired
drive to continue to motivate, learn, evolve, inspire,
empower, and to grow your business. Know that we are
here to support you.
Dave Hulcher
KAIA, Executive Director
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KIA&B
Kansas Insurance Agent & Broker
January/February 2020
OFFICERS OF KAIA
President :
Kristy Wilson | [email protected]
President-Elect:
Doug Smart | [email protected]
VP/Treasurer:
JoErin Stuteville | [email protected]
Secretary/Assistant Treasurer:
Lucas M. Raleigh | [email protected]
National Director:
Cindy Hower | [email protected]
Immediate Past President:
Lee Gleason | [email protected]
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Zone I Director:
Shawn Myers | [email protected]
Zone II Director:
Bryan Schmitz | [email protected]
Director-at-Large:
Brock Elliott | [email protected]
Director-at-Large:
Austin Renn | [email protected]
Director-at-Large:
Kevin Campbell | [email protected]
Young Agents Chair:
Josh Goodman | [email protected]
KAIA STAFF & CONSULTANTS
Executive Director: Dave Hulcher
Vice President of Finance: Shannon Bower
Vice President of Member Experience: Joan Sutton
Vice President of Agency Services: Elizabeth Smoller
Legal Counsel: Will Larson
E&O Program Manager: Rob Fisher
E&O Program Administrator: Barb Wise
Marketing & Communication Manager: Chrissey Breault
Prof Development & Events Manager: Karlyn Judd
Office Coordinator: Barb Cobuluis
Account Managers: Valerie Dunnam & Carolyn Rouse
KAIA Lobbyist: Dan Murray