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Go to the KAIA website to see the schedule of classes / programs available to members and learn about how to enroll in classes or get information about the various educational opportunities offered . •
Our business is also very complex . Just read through the provisions contained in any insurance policy and one can see that understanding complicated policy language is complicated but essential . It ’ s imperative , for our clients ’ protection that we be able to interpret these provisions and guide them to provide relevant protection . We must also stay abreast of changing coverage , newly added restrictions , new underwriting guidelines , and be able to recommend effective solutions to best serve our clients .
So , as the saying goes , “ Knowledge is Power ” and in our business , truer words could not be spoken . As a service-oriented industry , we can meet the needs of our clients by helping them to reduce risk , recommend appropriate insurance solutions and help them recover from the unexpected . specific certifications and designation programs , to workshops and conferences . Our members are well positioned to obtain the knowledge and expertise it takes to become trusted advisors making a positive impact on the public and contribute to the continued success of the independent agency system .

Go to the KAIA website to see the schedule of classes / programs available to members and learn about how to enroll in classes or get information about the various educational opportunities offered . •

EDUCATION & EVENTS
When it comes to professional development , KAIA has tremendous resources to enable any member agent to harness this power ! KAIA has offerings from online training on specific topics to industry
SEPTEMBER
Sept . 3-8 Sept . 13 Sept . 17 Sept . 18-19 Sept . 25-27
Big I Fall Leadership Conference Free Friday Ethics CISR Elements of Risk Management CIC Agency Management Young Agents Conference
OCTOBER Oct . 9-10 Oct . 11
Ruble Graduate Seminar Free Friday Ethics
NOVEMBER Nov . 6-8 Nov . 8 Nov . 12 Nov . 13-14
Mid America Insurance Conference Free Friday Ethics CISR Commercial Casualty II CIC Commercial Property
DECEMBER Dec . 4 Dec . 13
CISR Commercial Property Free Friday Ethics
KAIA . COM / TECHNOLOGY-RESOURCES / CATALYIT
Register at KAIA . com / Education or call us at ( 785 ) 232-0561
Schedule subject to change . Please visit the online Education & Events Calendar for updates .
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