News & Updates

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 poor client claim experiences as well as an E&O situation. A…

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 new friends; engaging in…

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 a short answer? K.S.A. 40-4911 is the…

Legislative committee assignments have been made and we need your help to establish and nurture any relationships you have with legislators, especially those individuals that serve on the insurance committees of each respective chamber. We highly encourage you to reach out to any of the committee members you may know, or to take an opportunity to…

The Young Agents of Kansas need your help to #FlexOnALS and support Kansas Native, Scott Smith, with his battle against this cruel disease. Make A Donation Topeka, Kan. – The Kansas Association of Insurance Agents (KAIA) Young Agents Committee has decided this year’s community service fundraiser will support a Kansas native, Scott smith, who was…

(Hugoton, Kan.) Musgrove Insurance Services (Hugoton, KS) has merged with Iron Insurance Partners (formerly Keller Leopold Insurance). Insurance Agent Brad Musgrove has been in Hugoton since 1988. With the recent merger, Musgrove will be able to add additional services and represent a larger base of carriers to new and existing clients. Both the location and…

August 12, 2022 – Pittsburg, Kansas – Ryan Insurance an independent insurance agency, and Acrisure partner, based in Pittsburg, Kansas recently announced the purchase of the Fox Insurance Agency in Arma, Kansas and the Schroeder Agency in downtown Pittsburg, Kansas. Wallace “Wally” Wilson, Vice President and Agency Partner of Ryan Insurance, says his agency looks…

PARSONS, Kan. – Wood-Dulohery Insurance, Inc., with operating locations in Parsons and Pittsburg, has merged effective July 1, 2022, with Insurance Center Inc. (ICI), headquartered in El Dorado, Kansas. Making the announcement, Bob Wood, president of Wood-Dulohery Insurance, said his partner and co-owner Mike Dulohery has sold his interest in the firm and it has…

Gallery Agents and brokers from the most engaged states in the nation come together to share ideas and present suggestions to bring about positive change to the insurance industry.  These agents of change call their group the Insurance Intelligence Committee and they gather at the Mid America Insurance Conference.  Their goal is to drive positive…