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Get Involved with IIAW's Interest Groups
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Get Involved with IIAW's Interest Groups

Educate • Learn  Grow
Each Interest Group will have 3 virtual meetings annually on important industry issues. Interest Group members will have the opportunity to engage with industry experts and participate in exclusive webinars. All agency employees and Supporting Company Members are welcome to participate in one or more groups! 
         




About Each Interest Group

Personal Lines Interest Group
For individuals interested in staying informed on Wisconsin Personal Lines business.
Group Objectives: Stay educated on relevant subject matter, grow professionally with your peers. Suitable for industry professionals in Personal Lines.

Next Meeting: TBA
IIAW Contact: Andrea Michelz (andrea@iiaw.com)                 


Commercial Lines Interest Group
For individuals interested in staying informed on Wisconsin commercial Lines business.
Group Objectives: Stay educated on relevant subject matter, grow professionally with your peers. Suitable for industry professionals in Commercial Lines.


Next Meeting: TBA
IIAW Contact: Evan Leitch (evan@iiaw.com)


Industry Relations & Operations Interest Group

For insurance professionals who have an operational or leadership role within an agency or company who are interested in a holistic perspective in the industry.
Interest Group Objectives: Stay educated on relevant industry news and happenings, stay aware of operations best practices, and help plan for events and education related to operations or to the insurance industry as a whole.


Next Meeting: TBA
IIAW Contact: Evan Leitch (
evan@iiaw.com)


Women In Insurance Mentoring Program

Women in Insurance Mentoring Program is designed to connect experienced female mentors in the Wisconsin insurance industry to those women who are looking for the support, connection and inspiration of an organized network and one-on-one mentoring. 
Program Objectives: Inspire and foster the growth and development of women in Wisconsin's insurance industry by providing a supportive and inspirational network of experienced female mentors.


Next Meeting: TBA
IIAW Contact: Mallory Cornell (
mallory@iiaw.com)


Government Affairs Council
For individuals interested in staying informed and up-to-date on Wisconsin & national legislative news and happenings.
Council Objectives: Provide advice and counsel to the IIAW's Regulatory Affairs Team and Board of Directors as it relates to issues for Legislators and Senators on the state and federal level with the opportunity to attend national conventions.


Next Meeting: TBA
Contact Jeff Thiel to be invited to the Virtual Discussions

IIAW Contact: Matt Banasyznski (
matt@iiaw.com)


Emerging Leaders
For young insurance professionals (in age or experience) to cultivate their skills for a successful career by engaging in association activities, education and events.
Group Objectives: Build young professionals' career, develop meaningful relationships, take advantage of professional development opportunities and realize opportunities to attend professional development events and national conventions. 


Next Meeting: TBA
IIAW Contact: Evan Leitch (
evan@iiaw.com)


 

FAQs
 

Each Interest Group will have up to 4 webinars each year. The goal is for each group to host 4 webinars each year for IIAW members to attend.

You are allowed to be in as many Interest Groups as you would like to be in! 

Yes!All Supporting Members are welcome to attend.

Joining an Interest Group is easy! Complete the short form below and you'll be on the contact list for that group and receive an invite for the next meeting!