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OIA's intern program is well underway this summer! We invited interns to our office this week for an opportunity to learn more about our association, insurance coverages, and to hear from a panel of OIA staff about their career paths. Most of the panel "stumbled into insurance and never looked back" – sound familiar? Students also visited the Ohio Statehouse and the Ohio Department of Insurance while they were in town! They had the pleasure of meeting with Director Judi French of ODI and State Rep. Brian Lampton, as well as Consumer Services, Fraud & Enforcement, and Licensing divisions. It was a jampacked trip with a lot of valuable learnings for the students! Special thanks to Todd Walker for helping us organize this fun day and to Nick Johnson for leading the day's activities. Interns pictured: Andrea Klingelhafer, Phillip Naples, Evan Rosplohowski, Claire Whipple, Stephanie Boris, Braden Riesen, Benjamin Heitkamp #internprogram #insurancecareers

Our new Company Partner, Orion180, is now available in Ohio! Their dedicated team delivers unmatched service and expertise, setting them apart in the industry. Connect with your dedicated Orion180 territory manager, Ryan Hufty, to schedule a demo and see how they can enhance your insurance offerings. Learn more about Orion180 here: https://loom.ly/LJ-g5yA

Happy 4th of July! As we celebrate our independence today, we hope you take this time to rest, relax, and enjoy your time with friends and family! We hope you have your fill of food, drinks, and fireworks!

America isn't the only one celebrating a birthday today! Please join us in wishing OIA Board Member Kelley Reno Culley, MBA, CPCU, CIC of Reno Insurance Agency Inc. a very happy birthday! We are so thankful for Kelley's leadership and guidance and count ourselves very lucky she volunteers her time at the OIA. Happy birthday Kelley!

We're still accepting award nominations for our annual awards dinner! There are plenty of individuals and companies who are doing incredible work in the Independent Insurance Industry, and this is the perfect opportunity to recognize their contributions. Our nomination window closes on August 9th. To nominate a company or individual, please complete the following form and send it to Katherine White at katherine@ohioinsuranceagents.com. OIA Awards Form: https://loom.ly/PduK5Ss

"When we find the right people, it's a 90% success rate . . . and we do some consulting [with you] along the way." HR Solutions was joined by Rick Morgan, SVP of Marketing at WAHVE LLC, for Webinar Wednesday. We discussed best practices for sourcing, interviewing, and retaining insurance talent. Learn more from Rick about WAHVE's new offerings and solutions for addressing our industry's hiring challenges! This webinar is available for on-demand CE at our learning portal. Check it out! https://loom.ly/aJY5kcs #insurancecareers #hiringwithwahve

As a 75-year-old property and casualty carrier offering competitive manufactured homeowners policies in 21 states, we’re excited Independent Mutual has joined OIA’s company partnership program with plans to exhibit to our members in October at #IACON24. Looking forward to working with Donald E. Conn & his team!

Orion180 is bringing its top-tier insurance solutions to Ohio! Enjoy lightning-fast quotes, flexible coverage options, and exceptional customer service. Discover why agents across the nation trust Orion180. Connect with Ryan Hufty today! Learn more about partnering with Orion180: https://loom.ly/Iln-Klo

We extend our deepest gratitude to Judge Dan Hawkins and Judge Megan Shanahan for speaking to our members last week. We appreciate their judicial philosophy of restraint, deference to the legislature on policy decisions, ensuring legal opinions are grounded in the letter of the law, and upholding Ohio's Constitution. Their commitment to these principles is vital for the fair and balanced administration of justice and for maintaining a stable and predictable legal environment in our state. We encourage all OIA members to learn more about Judge Hawkins and Shanahan's judicial record and philosophy. Ohio needs judicial candidates who prioritize the philosophy of judicial restraint in our legal system. We do not want to go back to the days when activist judges extended commercial UM/UIM coverage to employees when they were not at work and to their resident family members a la Scott-Pontzer.