Implement the strategic initiatives of the board of directors to sustain and further the relevancy and inherent value of wholesale insurance agents, brokers and markets;

Strengthen the relationships among members and their colleagues through networking opportunities at AAMGA meetings, educational classes and other events, as well as by expanding the content, but narrowing specificity, of general and unique communications to distinct interest groups within the wholesale insurance community by utilizing all media platforms available;
Empower young insurance professionals in their career aspirations, while continuing to foster and develop additional relationships with Risk & Insurance Management College and University programs across the country, and complement the AAMGA Chair of Risk & Insurance Management at Georgia State University;
Address legislative and regulatory changes to the industry and addressing new initiatives as they are proposed, educating government officials and regulators on issues important to the industry to ensure the strength of freedom of rate and form, and advising members on the impact of new statutes, regulations and case law impacting their daily operations;
Embrace and implement advances in automation and technology to streamline operations and make day to day activities more efficient; and
Continue to liaise with other professional insurance, related trade associations and constituencies to collaborate on issues and opportunities of mutual interest to leverage the collective strengths for the benefit of our members and the industry.

Crerar: We expect a busy year ahead and will be engaged on a number of issues including the 2012 election cycle; generational shift in the industry (attracting talent, perpetuation, onboarding of new CEOs/presidents); M&A activity; continuing progress on the LexisNexis Insurance Exchange; and expanding on our sales resources.

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