KAIA News
Assurance Partners and Keller Leopold Insurance Announce Merger
Assurance Partners and Keller Leopold Insurance Announce Merger July 28, 2021 – Assurance Partners (Salina, KS) and Keller Leopold Insurance (Garden City, KS) are proud to announce the merger of our organizations as of September 30, 2021. While each organization has experienced much success and growth, together we will capitalize on each other’s strengths and…
Read MoreKAIA Adds Kevin O’Brien to Executive Committee
KAIA Adds Kevin O’Brien to Executive Committee Kevin O’Brien has been named to the Kansas Association of Insurance Agents (KAIA) Executive Committee. O’Brien, who is vice president of Reilly Insurance, will serve as the secretary/assistant treasurer. As the 2019 KAIA Agent of the Year award winner, O’Brien is a natural leader, mentor and always willing…
Read MoreKAIA Receives 2021 Excellence in Insurance Education Award
KAIA Receives 2021 Excellence in Insurance Education Award July 7, 2021 – Topeka, Kansas – The Kanas Association of Insurance Agents (KAIA) has been announced as a 2021 Excellence in Insurance Education Award recipient. The Excellence in Insurance Education (EIE) award began in 2010 to recognize state association education department staff for their individual efforts to…
Read MoreKansas Association of Insurance Agents Hires Director of Business Development
Kansas Association of Insurance Agents Hires Director of Business Development Independent agent joins association staff to drive growth and member engagement June 15, 2021 – Topeka, Kansas – Josh Goodman is joining the Kansas Association of Insurance Agents’ (KAIA) team as its new Director of Business Development. Goodman had been active in KAIA leadership for…
Read MoreThe Story of Frank T. Priest
The Story of Frank T. Priest “The Association was founded to develop better agents to better serve the citizens and industries of Kansas and promote a better relationship between member agents and the insurance companies they represent. Due to pioneers’ efforts, the dedicated officers and committee members, and the quality of the member agents, the…
Read MoreKAIA Partnering with Tarmika emphasizes mutual dedication to Kansas’ Independent Insurance Agents
KAIA Partnering with Tarmika emphasizes mutual dedication to Kansas’ Independent Insurance Agents TOPEKA, KANSAS – Feb. 23, 2021 – The Kansas Association of Independent Agents (KAIA) announced a new partnership with Tarmika, a single-entry comparative rating platform specifically designed for independent insurance agents. “We are thrilled to establish a relationship with Tarmika to offer discounted…
Read MoreKansas Association of Insurance Agents Elected New Board Members
“It is an honor to follow in the footsteps of so many great agents to lead KAIA,” stated newly installed KAIA President, Doug Smart. “Being part of the association has helped my business succeed and provided me with the opportunity to meet so many great people. I look forward to working closely with our members and staff in 2021.”
Read MoreKAIA Board Announces Virtual Annual Meeting and Legislative Update
KAIA Board Announces Virtual Annual Meeting and Legislative Update Due to the difficulties of being able to safely meet in person, the KAIA Board has decided to hold our required annual membership meeting virtually, along with a Kansas legislative update. The virtual meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 3rd from 11 a.m. to 12…
Read MoreBison Insurance Group Adds New Shareholder Members of Bainswest
Bison Insurance Group Adds New Shareholder Members of Bainswest The Bison Insurance Group, an insurance agency partnership located in Kansas, and their member agencies agreed to become shareholder members of Bainswest. This agreement has been ratified by the shareholders of Bainswest and Bison Insurance Group today. The member agencies of Bison Insurance Group include: Renn…
Read MoreBig ‘I’ and Trusted Choice® Launch Guaranteed Income Program
Big ‘I’ and Trusted Choice® Launch Guaranteed Income Program New platform offers independent agents lifetime income annuity product to better serve clients. ALEXANDRIA, VA, November 20, 2020 — The Big “I” and Trusted Choice® are pleased to announce the launch of the Guaranteed Income Program in partnership with the Nationwide Life Insurance Company and the…
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