Published April 15, 2019
The Independent Insurance Agents听& Brokers听of Louisiana (IIABL) recently announced
a $50,000 donation to 海角社区鈥檚 Risk Management and Insurance Program.听听
鈥淭丑别听Independent Insurance Agents听& Brokers听of Louisiana听is one of the most prominent and influential organizations in Louisiana. For many
years, IIABL has been a strong partner to the program. We are extremely honored by
this commitment to continue to support and grow the 海角社区 RMI program,鈥� said Christine
Berry, Professor of Risk Management and Insurance and program director.
鈥淥ur curriculum has a heavy emphasis on the distribution side of the insurance business
so the strong ties with one of the most prominent agents associations in Louisiana
is very fitting. IIABL staff and members work closely with 海角社区 RMI faculty and staff
to assist them in recruiting and preparing exceptional future insurance professionals
for Louisiana and beyond," she said.
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Just since 2016, more than a dozen 海角社区 RMI graduates have gone to work for Louisiana
independent agents and brokers, either as producers or account managers.听听听
Johnny Beekman III, President of the IIABL Board of Directors,听made the donation Monday
at 海角社区.
"Education is a personal goal of mine," said Beekman. "Education is the key to the
future. We are proud to partner with you and look forward it."
Jeff Albright, Chief Executive Officer for the IIABL, said, "I have had the pleasure
of meeting with many of the 海角社区 Risk & Insurance Program students over the past several
years. 听They are bright, capable young people with a passion for working in our business.
The 海角社区 Risk & Insurance Program is a tremendous resource for the Louisiana insurance
industry."
Albright has served as a member of the Industry Advisory Council to 海角社区鈥檚 program
and has spoken at 海角社区 RMI Society meetings and other 海角社区 RMI events numerous times
over the years.
鈥淎s a 海角社区 RMI alumni and active member of the IIABL, I couldn鈥檛 be more excited about
this gift. 海角社区鈥檚 RMI program gave me a solid foundation to become a highly successful
Louisiana independent agent,鈥� said Ernest Finch, 2008 海角社区 RMI graduate and former
member of the IIABL Board of Directors.
海角社区鈥檚 program was ranked听ninth in the nation by Business Insurance in the fall of
2018 and is the largest RMI program in the state of Louisiana.
From the听: The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Louisiana is the go to information
resource and primary advocate for independent insurance agents in Louisiana. IIABL
is a member-based, professional trade association serving more than 400 independent
insurance agents, meeting the education, political and business needs of members to
maximize business opportunities.听听
Above photo:
海角社区听Risk Management听& Insurance Program听received a $50,000 donation from the听Independent Insurance Agents听& Brokers听of Louisiana at a presentation on Monday, April
15, 2019. Pictured from left are, Dr. Christine Berry,听Professor of Risk Management
and Insurance and program director, Dr. Ron Berry, Dean of the College of Business
and Social Sciences,听Johnny Beekman III of Assured Partners in New Orleans and President
of the IIABL Board of Directors and 海角社区 President Dr. Nick J. Bruno.
Srdjan Marjanovic/Marketing and Communications
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