RISKY BUSINESS
CHAMPIONS OF CHANGE A global pandemic does not necessarily allow one to “fight the old”. We had to urgently accept a new working environment and then build new workflows to adapt and sustain the business. I am proud to say the team at the IIAW did not stop there. Throughout the last 16 months, I had the privilege of witnessing a group of individuals pull together (often virtually) and push forward on membership benefits that went above and beyond what has ever been offered by a traditional insurance trade association. We started a technology company. We worked tirelessly at the Capitol to responsibly represent agents as we have always promised to do. We expanded our team. COVID was not a chance to step back. It was an opportunity to step forward. Over the next few months, you will continue to see how our efforts will impact your business. For example, we professionally recorded legal webinars to help agents adapt to regulatory changes (see our Education Calendar online for more information). You will see the launch of the new insurance technology company, Catalyit. The expanded portfolio of Agency Solutions to mitigate E&O exposures and assist with change and growth will continue to grow with your needs. The in-house support for agency questions will broaden and restructure for ease of access. There will be a more streamlined and targeted approach to specific interest areas – you will get the information you need. 10 | JULY 2021 |
wisconsin INDEPENDENT AGENT
It’s exciting to be a part of the passion that is the Independent Insurance Agents of Wisconsin. Shifting our energy on building the new was not always easy, but change never is. What was easy was making the decision to grow our team. One addition to our team is an individual with a passion for insurance and the experience to be a thought-leader and resource for agents. Jeff Thiel loves the industry too much to stay retired for more than 6 months! He is now part of the IIAW and will act as a resource and advisor for our agents and he will continue to build our portfolio of member benefits. Our second addition to the team is passionate about the industry, thanks to growing up in the business. Ian Tisonik has joined the IIAW and he will help to drive the delivery of essential operational and technology resources for independent agents. I invite you all to meet these new faces, learn about new resources and reconnect with the Association at InsurCon2021 on August 10-11 at the Kalahari Resorts & Convention Center. The old and traditional “Association Membership” is now the new and essential community for independent agents to grow together towards a bright future.
> Mallory Cornell,
IIAW Vice President and Director of Risk Management
