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Women’s Conference

Save the date for the 2025 IA&B Women’s Conference, coming to Lancaster, PA on Tuesday, March 25.

The Women’s Conference focuses on inspiring and supporting women in our industry. The event combines a mix of keynote speakers, educational workshops, and productive networking. IA&B looks forward to bringing together over 175 women committed to professional and personal development.

Registration opens Jan. 13, 2025.

IA&B Women’s Self-Coaching Program

Unlock your potential! It’s time to focus on you — your growth, goals, and future. You will never regret it.

Empower yourself to thrive and succeed with our transformative Women’s Self-Coaching Program. You’ll join a supportive community of like-minded women on a journey of self-discovery and growth. This program provides the tools, techniques, and guidance to tap into your inner strength and build confidence.

How Does This Program Work?
It is a 12-month program running September 2024 through August 2025. It includes:

2 interactive, skill-building workshop webinars
10 interactive monthly training webinars
All webinars are recorded for continued access to the content throughout the 12-month program.

Registration closes on Wednesday, Sept. 4.

Facilitator Tarryne West, of Change One Woman

Upcoming Women-Focused Webinar

Beating the Burnout

Research shows that burnout, defined as a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion, is a challenge faced by many professional women. This webinar explores what burnout is, how to recognize it in yourself and others, and how women can avoid or recover from burnout when they experience it.

Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Noon – 1PM (EST)
Host: Claudia St. John with The Workplace Advisors

Agency Members & Partners: Complimentary ($50 Savings)
Non-Members: $50

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Women of Influence

Join IA&B in celebrating remarkable women in insurance!

IA&B developed the Women of Influence program to recognize women in insurance who make a positive influence on their agency, community, and the independent agency channel.

Women of Influence are recognized both in the pages of IA&B’s Primary Agent magazine and at the IA&B Women’s Conference. The 2025 Women of Influence will receive:

Recognition in IA&B’s March 2025 Primary Agent magazine
Recognition at (and complimentary registration to) the annual IA&B Women’s Conference in March 2025
Woman of Influence plaque
Recognition in an IA&B social media post

Please note that the nomination period for the 2025 Women of Influence has closed.

Questions? Contact IA&B Public Relations Director Karen Robison at KarenR@IABforME.com or 800-998-9644, ext. 606.

Recorded Women-Focused Webinars

The Power of Positive Feedback

Nov. 6, 2024: Delivering positive feedback is one of the most fundamental and impactful behaviors that supervisors or managers can embrace. Yet, all too often, we forget the power of positive feedback and miss opportunities to both connect with and empower and inspire others. In this recording, Claudia St. John explores positive feedback, what it is, what it is not, and how to use it effectively at home and at work.

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Beating the Burnout

July 17, 2024: Learn how to "beat the burnout" during this special webinar presented by Claudia St. John, keynote speaker at the 2024 IA&B Women's Conference. Research shows that burnout, defined as a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion, is a challenge faced by a majority of professional women. This webinar explores what burnout actually is, how to recognize it in yourself and others, and how women can avoid or recover from burnout when they experience it.

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The Thing About Women ... That Make Such Great Leaders

Sept. 14, 2023: Sara Bradshaw Ray (keynote speaker at IA&B's 2023 Women's Conference) looks at how women's soft skills enable them to be great leaders. She discusses how -- with intention and hard work -- women can use their abilities to connect, engage, encourage, and juggle to create a "secret recipe" for world-class leadership.

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Going Beyond the 'Why' of Talent Retention: Mentorship, Networking & Development

June 15, 2023: Tiffany Boyd, of Chubb, discusses visibility and representation of women in insurance and how mentorship increases talent retention. The webinar addresses the four types of career wealth -- positional, subject matter, information, and relationship wealth.

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Facebook Group: IA&B Women in Insurance

Connect and collaborate with other women in the industry, and expand your professional network.

"The independent insurance community deserves strong, independent women. IA&B recognizes the value and strength women bring to this industry."

“Strong professional women are the lifeline of the insurance industry. Though each of our journeys may be different, as we meet along the way, let us encourage each other.”

“IA&B is committed to empowering and connecting women in the insurance industry while continually advocating for their success. The independent agency channel is strengthened by connecting female agents to work together towards the betterment of our industry.”

“We are big fans of IA&B and the many resources you provide. We look forward to using this scholarship toward CE; all of the education from IA&B has been excellent.”

“Thank you so much for the education scholarship! My team works so hard, and I know how special this is for them.”

“I’m grateful to receive an IA&B scholarship for licensing preparation. I can’t wait to become a licensed agent! IA&B is the driving force to make my career goals a reality.”

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