Posts by vgardner@kaia.com

When a New Business Request Raises Red Flags A KAIA member recently shared a suspicious new-business encounter that is a good reminder for all our members: sometimes the best thing an agency can do is slow down. The agency received unsolicited homeowners’ requests involving two individuals purchasing separate homes. The prospective customers quickly provided extensive…

2026 President’s Classic Golf Tournament and Auction The 2026 KAIA President’s Classic Golf Tournament and Auction took place August 31–September 1, bringing together independent agents, industry partners, and friends of the association for another successful event. This year, the dinner and auction were held at the Cosmosphere, while the golf tournament took place at Crazy…

KAIA & KCAIA Member Social Brings Agents Together in Kansas City KAIA and KCAIA teamed up on September 17 to bring independent agents and Industry Partners together for an evening of networking, education, and fun at SERV in Kansas City. The Member Social continued KAIA’s successful series of regional events designed to create opportunities for…

Write. Win. Repeat. with RLI This fall, writing new RLI business could come with a cool bonus. Beginning Sept. 1, KAIA and RLI are giving KAIA members two chances to win a pair of Maui Jim sunglasses valued at up to $400 as part of our Write. Win. Repeat. campaign. Write. Win. The first giveaway…

Keeping Your KAIA Membership Information Current: It Matters More Than You Think At KAIA, our goal is to provide every member with the highest level of service, resources, and support. One of the most important ways you can help us do that is by keeping your agency information up to date. Throughout the year, agencies…

Taking Stock at KAIA’s Legislative Day KAIA’s 2026 Legislative Day may not have been defined by fast-moving legislation or many urgent calls to action, its value was no less significant. The day provided an opportunity to reflect on the session, connect with legislative leaders, and look ahead to what’s next. As always, it reinforced a…

Tips & Resources for April 1 City Renewals As the city renewal timeline approaches, we want to ensure  you’re aware of several tips & resources from EMC that may be helpful during this renewal season:   Fleet safety support For cities managing mixed fleets, strong practices can improve loss experience and create solid renewal talking…

2026 Annual Convention Recap The 2026 KAIA Annual Convention took place February 2–4 in Wichita, KS, bringing together 642 insurance professionals from across the state for three days of education, advocacy, networking, and celebration. With 19 educational sessions and a trade show featuring 82 booths, this year’s event once again demonstrated the strength and momentum…

2026 KANSAS LEGISLATURE CONVENES IN JANUARY The Kansas Legislature convenes on Monday, January 12th for its 90-day general legislative session. Like last session, legislative leaders plan to run on a 90-calendar day, not 90-legislative day, schedule with a plan to adjourn in early April. This will be the second year in the current legislative biennium,…

Handling Claim Calls Without Creating E&O Exposure Handling client claims is one of the most sensitive and important responsibilities in an insurance agency. A claim is often a stressful event for policyholders, and how your agency responds can impact both the client experience and your exposure to Errors & Omissions (E&O). Agents who can explain…