The More You Know

The More You Know….For those of us who watch a lot of TV, that phrase is easily recognizable.  As a series of public service announcements, the NBC Universal campaign has raised awareness of important social issues.  It has challenged us to take action and to improve the world we live in. But, the phrase isn’t…

President’s Forum a Favorite of Attendees

The President’s Forum, taking place tomorrow morning in the Ambassador Ballroom, is sure to be one of the highlights of this year’s events! In recent year’s attendees have been treated to some of the most insightful economic updates on Michigan and P/C industry, and this year is no exception! President’s Forum Keynote Speaker David Paul…

PAC Reception Starts at 5 p.m.

By Scott Hummel If you have given to MAIA’s political action committee, AgentPAC, in the last year, don’t forget to stop by the Reception especially for you.  Taking place today, Tuesday, from 5pm – 6pm in the Imperial Ballroom the PAC reception will allow you to interact with several state legislators also in attendance.  We…

$10k in Scholarships Awarded During Conferment Luncheon

YAC Chair Lauren Galecki and MI Future President Amy Purcilly presented $10,000 in scholarships during the conferment luncheon today. This year’s winners included: YAC/MI Future/Shawn Brown Scholarship ($2000): Jackie Everson Oakland County Local Association Scholarship ($1500): Jackie Everson West Michigan AIA Scholarship ($1000): Scott Carr Grange Memorial Scholarship ($1,000): Elizabeth Tengler MI Future Undergraduate Scholarship…

Have You Tweeted Yet?

A large monitor at MAIA’s Registration Desk displays the stream of tweets from this convention. Feel free to add your two cents by tweeting something about the convention as many times as you like (professional, encouraging and uplifting things of course!) use the following hashtag: #MAIA12Convention

Legislative CE Class

By Scott Hummel No-Fault Reform, Health Exchange, Credit Scoring; wonder what’s going on legislatively with these issues?  Want to learn how these would impact your agency and your insureds? Be sure to register and attend this fast-paced update on key Michigan legislative insurance issues on Wednesday at 1pm in Gallery C/D of the Devos Convention…

Have Any Plans Monday Night?

If you’re coming into Grand Rapids Monday night (February 20, 2012) for MAIA’s Convention, why not warm up your networking skills at YACs Pre-Convention Kickoff, conveniently located at the Garden Court Lounge in the Amway Grand at 8:00 p.m.? No RSVP necessary for this after-dinner event; attire is casual. In addition to the great networking,…

Project CAP’s QuickStart Program Ends Friday

Hundreds of IIABA member agencies have already enrolled in Project CAP’s special QuickStart marketing packages, but there’s room (and little time) for a few more. Created by the same digital marketing experts behind our five primary programs, these packages include a unique array of online webinars, tools and services to be delivered within a short…

Real Time Day is Coming Feb. 29

The Real Time/Download Campaign has announced its first-ever industry-wide event: Real Time Day, aimed to boost awareness of ways the independent insurance agent channel can save time on insurance workflows. Want to know more about Real Time Day? Click here.

Unleashing Creativity – MAIA’s 21st Annual Convention

Wednesday only is jammed packed with the President’s Forum (Company Panel – SECURA, MEEMIC/Fremont and Progressive, ALIRT Insurance – David Paul, OFIR Commissioner – Kevin Clinton, IIABA President - Mike Donahoe), 100+ exhibitors and 8 MAIA Partner hospitality suites.