News & Notes

IA&B INTERN DAY

Nineteen interns from seven member agencies and three carrier partners attended IA&B’s inaugural Intern Day in late July. The half-day event highlighted the opportunities and advancements in the industry.

IA&B President & CEO Jason Ernest hosted the event, which included a young agent panel discussion with IA&B Members Shayne McIntosh, CIC, and Alexandra Yeity, CISR.

In addition, Matthew Knowles, of IA&B Member Agency Knowles Insurance, shared his insights on the cyber market, and Agents Council for Technology Executive Director Chris Cline provided his perspective on the evolution and future of insurance.

Participants at the inaugural IA&B Intern Day.

LAST CALL FOR CRAB FEAST

After a two-year hiatus, Crab Feast is back! Member agents and company partners are invited to crack crabs with industry friends.

Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022 | 6-9 PM | Boondocks Restaurant, Smyrna, DE

IA&B member/partner price: $50

Includes all-you-can-eat crabs, shrimp, chicken fingers, fries, and corn on the cob, plus beer, wine, and soda.

Register by Friday, Sept. 16 at IABforME.com

IA&B Crab Feast returns on Sept. 21 in Smyrna, DE.

OUTSTANDING CSRs OF THE YEAR

Congratulations to the following three IA&B members who received their state Outstanding CSR of the Year Award, sponsored by The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research. They now advance to the national competition.

Christina M. Pritchett, CISR | Elite Wilgus Associates, Inc., Bethany Beach, DE

Roxanne Glessner Cameron, CISR | ACM Insurance Agency, Elkton, MD

Amber Patterson, CISR | Howard Hanna Insurance Services, Pittsburgh, PA

THANK YOU, VOLUNTEER LEADERS

September marks a new administrative year at IA&B. As such, the following volunteer leaders will end their terms. We sincerely thank them for their dedication, time, and vision.

IA&B Board of Directors:

Lisa A. Leach Goth, CIC | Charles P. Leach Agency Inc., New Bethlehem, PA

J. Marshall Wolff, CIC, CPCU | Kressler Wolff & Miller Inc., Easton, PA

IIABA National Director:

G. Greg Gunn, CIC | Gunn-Mowery, LLC, Lemoyne, PA