Florida Association of Insurance Agents

FAIA is driven by our members, and volunteer councils and task forces are essential to guiding the association's direction. This year, we're continuing to shine a spotlight on our committee chairs, starting with Trey Sinclair, who is the new leader of the Legislative & Regulatory Advocacy Council. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gtqQUXpn

Hurricane Milton has developed into a major hurricane and is expected to make landfall along Florida's west coast later this week. FAIA encourages all agents to make their final preparations for the storm. Here are five tips to help you get your agency ready: https://lnkd.in/e9HMPEbC Florida Department of Financial Services

For our next YAC Spotlight, we sat down with Sam Grieves, a commercial broker at Brier Grieves Agency. Sam, who works with his dad at his family’s agency, shared what advice he would give to college students considering a risk management degree, told us what he thinks is the most valuable skill a young agent can have, and explained where he sees himself in five years: https://lnkd.in/enGCg--H

Due to Hurricane Helene's anticipated impacts, the FAIA office will be closed from noon today through 5 p.m. on Friday, September 27; however, the FAIA team will work remotely on Thursday and Friday as power and internet connectivity allow. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and will resume normal business hours as soon as conditions permit.

This week's Young Agents Council Sales and Leadership Conference has been canceled due to the potential impacts of Tropical Storm Helene. While we're disappointed, the safety of our members and company partners is our top priority.

Tropical Storm Helene, which is expected to strengthen into a hurricane tomorrow, is forecast to make landfall in Florida in the coming days as a major storm. Now's the time to make sure your agency and clients are well-prepared. Check out our Disaster Command Post for essential resources to help you weather the storm: https://lnkd.in/e7YZS6Yd

There's still time to register for the fall semester of the IA-MBA! The program kicks off on Sept. 26, combining the principles of a traditional MBA with a curriculum tailored to the needs of independent insurance agencies. Explore the course, key dates, and enrollment details here: https://bit.ly/3uM7wn7

Mark your calendars for #NationalABENDay on October 16! This year's theme is Crisis, Chaos, and Calamity...Oh My! Leading up to the free CE event, we're highlighting a session each week. First up is Beyond Tomorrow: Leading the Workplace of the Future. Join Summer Jelinek for this 1-hour session exploring leadership strategies for the evolving workplace. Register for free and get ready to learn: https://lnkd.in/eK8MzcM5

FAIA’s Board of Directors is a dedicated group that commits to contributing their time, expertise, and passion to serve our association and advance the interests of our industry. Kicking off our Board Spotlight series for this year is Karyn Roeling, the newly appointed chair of the FAIA Board. Karyn talked about why young agents should take advantage of educational opportunities and highlighted the value of collaboration in the insurance industry: https://lnkd.in/e2RcEgw6

The deadline for applications for five full scholarships for the IA-MBA program is this Friday! Take advantage of this opportunity to join a program that combines self-paced online learning with live facilitated sessions, enabling you to learn alongside peers and experts in real-time. Apply now: https://bit.ly/3XV4oCs