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2025 Kansas Legislature Convenes on Monday
2025 Kansas Legislature Convenes on Monday The Kansas Legislature convenes on Monday, January 13th for its 90-day general legislative session. This will be the first year in the new legislative biennium, which means bills from the 2024 session do not carry over for consideration. We are also entering a session following the election in which…
Read MoreCash Balances Are Up – Now What?
Cash Balances Are Up – Now What? For an independent insurance agency, strong cash reserves can be a double-edged sword. Having an influx of cash is certainly a positive, but effectively managing the balance between liquidity and returns requires careful strategy and disciplined financial management. With the right know-how, tools and banking partner, agencies can…
Read MoreWhat’s In Your Holiday Collection?
What’s In Your Holiday Collection? It truly is the most wonderful time of the year and many of us have a treasured collection of holiday items that we’ve dusted off and put on display for all of our guests to enjoy. As much as I would like to talk about my Hallmark snowman collection, however,…
Read MoreRecap of the 2024 KS & OK Young Agents Conference: Trailblazing Excellence
Recap of the 2024 KS & OK Young Agents Conference: Trailblazing Excellence The 2024 KS & OK Young Agents Conference, titled Trailblazing Excellence, marked a significant milestone as Kansas and Oklahoma Young Agents partnered for the first time to create a larger, more impactful event. With over 150 attendees, the conference provided a unique opportunity…
Read MoreIs Your Agency Ready For a Tech Upgrade?
Is Your Agency Ready For a Tech Upgrade? By Mallory Cornell, MBA, Vice President, Virtual Agency Solutions at the IIAW Determining if your insurance agency is ready to embrace technology involves assessing several key factors. Here are some questions to consider: Current Technological Infrastructure: Does your agency have the necessary hardware, software, and network infrastructure…
Read MoreFTC Issues Ban on Non-Compete Clauses
FTC Issues Ban on Non-Compete Clauses Recently, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule that is designed to prohibit the use of most non-compete clauses in employment agreements. The controversial and highly-publicized regulation was approved following a 3-2 vote of the commissioners. The Non-Compete Clause Rule is similar in many ways to the initial proposal…
Read More2024 Annual Convention Recap
2024 Annual Convention Recap The 2024 KAIA Annual Convention took place from February 5th-7th at the Hyatt Regency in Wichita, offering attendees three days filled with educational sessions, networking opportunities, and industry recognition. With a total of 17 classes, this year’s convention provided ample opportunities for attendees to enhance their knowledge and skills in the…
Read MoreClient Claims: Â How to Avoid Client Claims Turning into E&O ClaimsÂ
Client Claims:  How to Avoid Client Claims Turning into E&O Claims By: Mallory Cornell | IIAW Vice President & Swiss Re Approved Auditor Did you know that how you handle client claims can increase your E&O exposure? Like many internal workflows of the agency, not having clear guidelines and procedures for employees can lead to…
Read More2023 Annual Convention Recap
2023 Annual Convention Recap Last week, KAIA hosted its Annual Convention at the Hyatt Regency in Wichita, and it turned out to be a record year for the event. It was an exciting two and a half days with 15 classes; networking at the Brass Taproom plus 7 hospitality rooms, a casino party and making…
Read MoreCan I Charge My Clients a Fee?
Can I Charge My Clients a Fee? From this month’s mailbox comes a common question we receive at KAIA. I love that our agents want to make sure they’re complying with the law, so let’s tackle this common question together. The short answer is yes, but have you ever met an attorney who gave you…
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