Education; On Our Mind

By Jim Lombardo, CPCU, AAI, AIM, MBA, AVP of Learning & Development​​I am sitting here writing this with a big ol' smile on my face… why? We just finished our second class of the Big I NY Leadership Academy. We have eight participants and I couldn't ask for a better first cohort!!They have been engaged, entertaining, energetic and vulnerable-willing to learn from each other and share some of their day-to-day challenges.  The people in the class range from a 24-year-old who is just starting her insurance career, to a 45-year-old, mid-level manager to a (little older) owner of a small agency. However, what we have all come to…

Recently, I moved into a new office at work- not far, just two doors down on the same side of the building, so my view remains the same. BUT it is almost like a new beginning- new desk set up, new shelving, filing cabinets and some new wall hangings. Almost like a breath of fresh air- a good way to start September and a new semester of education.It allowed me to look through some older classes we ran several years back (the files had about an inch of dust on them). I must admit, a nice little smile came to my face- While I have…

​​By Sue Keegan, AIC, MBA, Learning & Development Manager3 ThingsNational ABEN Day is September 14th!  This is a great opportunity for you to check out ABEN and get 2 free CE while you’re at it!  We have partnered with ABEN to provide two classes for credit and one non-credit class.  Attend COVID-19 Litigation and Insurance Issues and Cybersecurity Risk and Insurance Are … and receive one free CE credit per class.  The third class, Recognize.  Respond. Survive.  Active Shooter Response Training, is not approved for CE in NY but is a class you should not miss.  This is a members only benefit!Are you a female owner, officer,…