Tour NC State’s Nuclear Reactor with iLEAD

Join iLEAD on April 24^th for a unique Risk Management Tour at NC State’s nuclear reactor facility. This behind-the-scenes experience offers a rare look at how complex risks are managed in a highly controlled environment - all while earning 2 CE hours!

Add Value Beyond Your Role with iNAP

iNAP (New Agent Power Hour) is back! Join us on April 27^th at 2pm for a 45-minute virtual session designed specifically for young agents to connect, share, and grow together.

This month’s conversation, Working Outside Your Job Description & Providing Value, will focus on how to stand out in a small agency by adding value beyond your title. We’ll also explore how tools like Kolbe assessments can help you better understand your strengths and apply them more effectively in your role. Facilitated by Walker Ross, this session is all about expanding your impact and finding new ways to contribute within your agency. Bring your questions, your experiences, and your afternoon coffee - we’ll bring the conversation.

iLEAD Mock Trial - Step Into the Courtroom

Join iLEAD on May 7^th at the IIANC office in Cary for an interactive Mock Trial that brings real-world E&O scenarios to life. Using a commercial property fire loss case, you’ll see how common agency mistakes play out in a courtroom setting and what you can do to prevent them. Led by Annette Ardler of SwissRe, this session delivers practical insights you can immediately apply to better protect your clients and your agency.

Earn 3 hours of General CE + 3 hours of Loss Control credit while strengthening your understanding of E&O exposures, including coverage placement, documentation, policy delivery, valuation, and client communication.

Plus, your $25 registration supports a great cause, benefiting A Place at the Table in Raleigh.

Young Agent Spotlight:

Alyssa Klepchick

Get to know Alyssa Klepchick, Business Developer at Triangle Risk Advisors, Inc., as she walks through the key moments, challenges, and lessons that have shaped her early career in insurance.

In this interview, Alyssa shares how she broke into the industry, the experiences that helped shape her path, and how she’s built confidence early in her career. She also dives into what her role looks like day-to-day, how she approaches challenges like rejection, and offers practical advice for young agents looking to step into producing.

Advance Your Career with iLEAD - Scholarship Available

Looking to grow your skills and earn CE? iLEAD’s Young Agent CE Scholarship can help cover the cost of approved education courses - up to $500 or the full course cost.

Use it toward upcoming opportunities like The Ultimate Account Manager, CISR courses like Elements of Risk Management or Personal Auto Exposures, or Commercial Property: Claims, Coverages, Consequences, and many more! Whether you’re building technical knowledge or strengthening your day-to-day impact, this is your chance to invest in your career without the full financial burden.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so don’t wait - take the next step in your professional growth.

Have a Voice in What Impacts Your Career

Decisions made in Raleigh directly impact your future in this industry - make sure independent agents are part of that conversation. By contributing just $120 (or $10/month) to IIANC’s state political action committee, iPAC, you’re helping protect your profession, your clients, and your agency.

iPAC supports advocacy efforts that ensure independent agents have a seat at the table when it matters most. It’s a small investment that makes a big difference for you - and for the next generation of agents across North Carolina. Plus, receive a custom iPAC YETI tumbler when you contribute $120 or more!