The PIA Western Alliance is starting Oregon’s first young insurance professionals organization. It’s called Young Insurance Professionals association (YIP) and board member Shawn Carter of Capital Premium Finance said the purpose of the organization is to offer young agents the opportunity to develop professionally, network with peers, participate in industry activities and make positive contributions to the community.
Carter noted while this is specifically created for people 35 and under, it also applies to those 35 and above that are new to the insurance industry. All attending the YIP events will benefit. Part of that benefit comes from involvement of older, more experienced PIA member agents and company members in YIP.
PIA Oregon and the YIP leadership are looking for other leaders to fill important positions within the association. Needs range from committee members to YIP leadership.
Carter said the point of YIP is to present something new to attending agents during each event. This is practical, up-to-date information that can be immediately applied to the next work day and at client meetings.
Click here for more information on YIP and to join.