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LAST CHANCE FOR IA&B EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS Hurry! Apply by Aug. 12 for the next round of insurance education scholarships. IA&B will award two individuals with full CIC and CISR designation scholarships, as well as member agencies with scholarships for their staff to attend CIC, CISR, CPIA, and CE courses. Scholarships to attend licensing study courses are available throughout the year. Access an application at IABforME. com/IAB-education-scholarships. And watch for the announcement of the recipients on Sept. 16. Questions? Contact Sarah Jacoby SarahJ@IABforME.com 800-998-9644, ext. 104
CONNECT & UNWIND AT IA&B CRAB FEAST Crack crabs with industry friends! After a two-year hiatus, everyone’s favorite Delaware insurance community tradition is back. All staff of IA&B member agencies and company partners are invited to Boondocks in Smyrna, DE on Wednesday, Sept. 21 for all-you-caneat crabs, shrimp, chicken fingers, fries and corn on the cob. Wine, beer, and soda are also included for $50 per member and $95 per nonmember. Members save $45! Reserve your spot: IABforME.com/ eventregistrations/?eventId=6310
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MEMBER BENEFIT HIGHLIGHT Customize IA&B’s employee handbook template for your agency. The tool helps you to define the policies and procedures your agency follows and to promote understanding of your agency’s culture and expectations. The employee handbook template is one of many HR tools available exclusively to IA&B members. You’ll also find FLSA resources, a producer agreement toolkit, a production schedule worksheet, and more. Visit IABforME.com/HR-Resources. Questions? Contact Claire Pantaloni ClaireP@IABforME.com 800-998-9644, ext. 604
PA PASSES CANNABIS BANKING & INSURANCE LEGISLATION Thanks in part to IA&B’s advocacy, insurance agents soon will be protected when conducting business with legal cannabisrelated establishments in the Commonwealth. At the time of this writing, House Bill 331 was waiting on Gov. Wolf’s signature. The bill includes an amendment with language that IA&B helped draft. It will protect agents from criminal prosecution or regulatory penalties for engaging in business activities that are legal under state law. This addresses the issue in Pennsylvania and many other states, where medical marijuana is legal, yet still banned according to federal law. AUGUST 2022
SHARE YOUR MILESTONE ANNIVERSARIES Many independent agencies have a rich history in their communities. IA&B wants to recognize your agency’s contributions. Is your agency celebrating a milestone anniversary? Whether it’s five years or 125 years in business, we want to acknowledge your accomplishment. Submit a (historical or present-day) photo of your staff or building for inclusion in Primary Agent magazine. Email announcements and images to IA&B Public Relations Director Karen Robison at KarenR@IABforME.com.
IA&B RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENCE IN INSURANCE EDUCATION The Big “I” recognized IA&B with Diamond level 2022 IIABA Excellence in Insurance Education awards. This is the sixth consecutive year that our team earned these top-tier awards. “Thank you, our members and participants, for your ongoing support of our programs,” said IA&B President & CEO Jason Ernest, Esq. “We take your patronage seriously and remain committed to providing you with the very best insurance training and education.”
