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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…

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…

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…

Lobbying to Lower Kansas Surplus Lines Tax Rate 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…

KAIA Young Agents Help Raise Funds for ALS 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…

Musgrove Insurance Services Merges With Iron Insurance Partners (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…

Ryan Insurance Acquires the Schroeder Agency and Fox Insurance Agency 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…

Wood-Dulohery Insurance, Inc. to Merge with ICI Insurance to Become Wood Insurance Center, LLC 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…

KAIA Members Encouraged to Attend Mid America Insurance Conference 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…

Multi-Factor Authentication – Required vs. Recommended? By Josh Goodman The required use of multi-factor authentication (“MFA”) for businesses to qualify for or maintain cyber insurance is a common topic these days. While MFA is always recommended, depending on how system access is setup will in most cases dictate if it is required. The following will…