iLEAD Exclusive: Carter-Finley Stadium Risk Management Tour & CE Opportunity!

Join fellow iLEAD (young agents) members for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes Risk Management Tour at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, NC, on Friday, February 28, 2025, at the TowneBank Center. This unique opportunity provides an inside look at risk management and event operations at one of NC’s premier sports venues.

Attendees will earn 3 hours of CE credit while exploring key areas of large-event risk management, crowd control, and facility operations. The tour includes stops at the TowneBank Center, the stadium concourse, Carter-Finley stands, and the south end zone.

This event is exclusive to iLEAD members - insurance professionals 41 and under or with less than five years of industry experience. Don’t miss this chance to enhance your professional development, gain valuable insights, and expand your network!

Young Agent Spotlight: Brooke Stout

This month, we’re featuring Brooke Stout from Chalk & Gibbs Insurance in Emerald Isle, NC in our Young Agent Spotlight! Brooke is a rising professional in the industry, bringing enthusiasm, dedication, and a fresh perspective to her role. 

In this exclusive interview, Brooke shares her journey into insurance, insights on company culture, and the key lessons that have shaped her career. She also discusses the skills and habits that have been most valuable to her growth, along with the goals she’s working toward as she continues to make an impact in the industry.

Free Webinar: Advocacy Insights with Joe Stewart

Join us for an exclusive iLEAD webinar with Joe Stewart, IIANC's Vice President of Governmental Affairs, on Monday, February 24th at 10:30 AM, where he’ll discuss IIANC’s advocacy efforts for key state insurance initiatives and legislative wins, plus share insights on the 2025 political landscape. Don’t miss this chance to stay informed and engaged - register now!

Save the Dates: Upcoming Events

• Advocacy Insights: Legislative Impact & 2025 Outlook Webinar: February 24th, 2025 at 10:30 am - Register Now!

• Carter-Finley Stadium Risk Management Tour: February 28th, 2025 at 12 pm - Register now!

• Agency Leaders Executive Retreat: March 16-19, 2025 (Asheville, NC) – Registration Now Open!

• Big "I" Legislative Conference: April 30 - May 2, 2025 (Washington, D.C.)

• 9th Annual Charity Golf Tournament: June 9, 2025 (Cary, NC)
• InsurEXPO25: September 25-26, 2025 (Winston-Salem, NC)
• Young Agents Development Conference (#YADC25): Fall 2025, Location and dates TBD

Scholarships Available for Young Agents at the Big ‘I’ Legislative Conference

Join independent agents from across the country at the Big “I” Legislative Conference, happening April 30 – May 2, 2025, in Washington, D.C.! This is your chance to hear from industry leaders, meet with legislators, and make an impact on the future of insurance.

To help offset costs, the national Young Agents Committee (YAC) is offering scholarship opportunities for first-time attendees. Each state association can award two $500 scholarships to young agents (41 years or younger and/or less than five years of industry experience) who have not attended before. Applications for the $500 scholarships are due by March 3rd. Additionally, one $1,000 Young Agents Legislative Conference Scholarship will be awarded. Applications for the $1,000 scholarship are due by March 10th.

Applicants must also be PAC (iPAC and InsurPAC) contributors to qualify. Don’t miss this chance to learn, network, and advocate for your industry!

Support iPAC: Strengthen Our Industry’s Voice

iPAC helps independent agents thrive by supporting candidates who champion issues critical to the independent insurance agency business model. Your contributions play a vital role in advocating for 

policies that protect your clients, strengthen your profession, and ensure the longevity of our industry.

We’ve set a committee goal of 100% Young Agent involvement with iPAC, North Carolina’s Political Action Committee, and we’d love your help in reaching this milestone! By supporting iPAC, you help amplify the voice of independent agents and ensure that key legislative decisions reflect the interests of our industry. Every contribution makes a difference!