Independent Insurance Agents of Rhode Island

📚 Earn 3 CEs—Approved in Rhode Island and Massachusetts!

Join us for an informative class, followed by a reception at Apponaug Brewing Company!

Choose the option that works best for you:

✅ Attend the class and reception
✅ Attend the class only
✅ Join us for the reception only

We would love to have you for one or both!

A special thank-you to Beacon Mutual Insurance Company for sponsoring this event!

🔗 Register here: https://buff.ly/nWXw6Ik

✨ The Women in Insurance Leadership Summit is coming up soon, and seats are filling fast!

Join the Independent Insurance Agents of Rhode Island for an inspiring day created to connect, celebrate, and empower women at every stage of their careers.

Hear from industry leaders, make meaningful connections, and gain practical insights to help you take the next step in your professional journey.

Whether you’re building your career or leading the way, this summit is for you!

Don’t wait - reserve your seat today: https://buff.ly/W9l70zC

Join the IIARI Emerging Leaders for a complimentary continuing education session, Workers’ Compensation 101, sponsored by Beacon Mutual.

This informative class provides a practical overview of workers’ compensation fundamentals, including claims handling, common coverage issues, and best practices for navigating workers’ compensation matters in your day-to-day business. Whether you’re new to the industry or looking to refresh your knowledge, you’ll gain valuable insights you can apply immediately.

CE: 3 Credits in RI & MA
Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026
Class: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Reception to Follow)
Location: IIARI Headquarters, 2400 Post Road, Warwick
Reception Location: Apponaug Brewing Company, 334 Knight St., Warwick

Register Here: https://buff.ly/xJkZgTC

🚨 Future P&C Producers—We've Got Your Back! 📚✨

Preparing for your Property & Casualty Producer Exam? Let IIARI be your P&C Producer Test Bestie! 🤝

Join our LIVE, in-person P&C Producer Prep Class beginning September 14 and gain the knowledge, confidence, and support you need to succeed on exam day.

✅ Expert instruction
✅ Interactive, in-person learning
✅ Exam-focused preparation

Don't wait start your path toward becoming a licensed insurance professional today!

Class Starts: September 14
🔗 Register today! https://buff.ly/acmR5y1

Join the Independent Insurance Agents of Rhode Island for the inaugural Women in Insurance Leadership Summit—a day dedicated to inspiring, connecting, and empowering women at every stage of their careers.

Hear from industry leaders, expand your network, gain practical leadership insights, and leave feeling motivated to take the next step in your professional journey.
Whether you're just getting started or leading the way, this summit is for you.

✨Don't miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and grow.
Click here: https://www.iiari.com/events-women-in-insurance-leadership-summit/

🚀 Ready to put AI to work in your agency?

Join the AI Webinar Series: Phase 2 – Growth & Operations and discover practical ways AI can help independent insurance agencies grow, streamline operations, and deliver even better customer service.

📅 Four Live Sessions
✅ Aug. 4 – Measure AI's impact on growth, retention & productivity
✅ Aug. 11 – Build your AI Customer Service Rep
✅ Aug. 18 – AMS Providers Panel: AI features available today
✅ Aug. 25 – Live Claude AI demo handling real agency tasks

From real-world examples to live demonstrations, you'll walk away with strategies you can start using immediately.

🎯 Whether you're just getting started with AI or ready to take it further, this series is designed specifically for independent insurance agencies.

Register today and see how AI can help your agency work smarter, save time, and better serve your clients.

Register Here: https://events.zoom.us/ev/Ap4CnipApW0r3gtj3uwMaFaE3T8ZcN0kzZK9brinedlWMdEcRWZJ~AtGJTaflxrckFOuFlK0ldRMfnv10KiZWsouC93ZcYWXMJQJGx7wBuyvUNA?lmt=1783521746000

The 2026 Rhode Island legislative session brought important changes for independent insurance agencies—from new producer compensation protections and expanded homeowners policy notice requirements to updates affecting auto insurance and condominium laws.

Learn what these new laws mean for your agency and your clients in the full legislative recap by IIARI Government Affairs Chair Ernest Shaghalian Jr., CPCU, AAI.

🔗 Read more: https://buff.ly/wvld8E9

Happy Fourth of July from IIARI! 🎆

As we celebrate our nation's independence, we also recognize the strength of our local communities and the independent insurance professionals who work every day to help Rhode Islanders protect what matters most.

We wish our members, industry partners, clients, and their families a safe, joyful, and memorable Independence Day. Here's to freedom, community, and a bright future together!

Happy Fourth of July! ❤️🤍💙

AI Workflows & Use Cases for Agents
June 30 | 2:00 PM ET | Live on Zoom

Discover practical ways independent insurance agencies are using AI to improve efficiency, streamline operations, enhance communication, and support everyday agency workflows. This session focuses on real-world applications agents can begin exploring right away.

FREE FOR MEMBERS!

Live on Zoom at 2:00 PM ET | On-demand access included.

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Agency AI Labs Free AI training built for independent insurance agencies. Practical skills, real workflows, taught by agents who are doing this work.

Helping independent agents become trusted voices in their communities is an important part of the IIARI Agent Awareness Program.
Today participating IIARI members took part in professional media training at WPRI, where they learned interview techniques, on-camera presence, and strategies for confidently communicating with television audiences.

Whether discussing severe weather, insurance trends, or consumer protection, these skills help our IIARI Independent Agents deliver clear, credible information when it matters most.

Thank you to our partners at Main Street Media and WPRI12 for providing this valuable training experience.