iLEAD Young Agent CE Scholarship Now Available!

Invest in your professional growth with the iLEAD Young Agent CE Scholarship. Eligible Young Agents can receive up to $500 toward approved continuing education courses, with many courses eligible for full coverage. Priority is given to first-time applicants, and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so don’t wait!

Young Agents - It’s Time for iNAP: New Agent

Power-Hour!

The Inspire Sub-Committee needs your help kicking off something new for Young Agents - introducing iNAP (New Agent Power Hour)! Every month, we’ll bring Young Agents together on Zoom for a 45-minute peer chat designed to spark conversation, collaboration, and fresh ideas. Each session will begin with a focused discussion topic led by an iLEAD committee facilitator, followed by an open forum discussion where you can ask questions, share insights, and connect with fellow Young Agents across the state.

Join our first iNAP Session: March 23^rd at 2pm for a 45-minute overview of iLEAD, NYAC (The Big “‘I” National Young Agents Committee), and Big “I” resources, along with the goals and expectations for iNAP. Facilitator Daniel Rohrbaugh will lead introductions, highlight year-to-date wins and challenges, and open the conversation to hear what topics you want to explore in future sessions.

Yes, we know 2pm can feel like nap time… so bring your coffee, your comfy blanket, your afternoon snack, and power up with us instead! ☕

This first session is generously sponsored by Harford Mutual, and we’ll be raffling off Starbucks gift cards to a few lucky attendees. Don’t miss this chance to recharge your afternoon and your agency's growth.

iLEAD Members Daniel Rohrbaugh & Kimberly Fox Featured in the March Issue of Independent Agent!

Two iLEAD committee members are making waves nationally! Daniel Rohrbaugh, President of Raleigh Insurance Group and past iLEAD Chair, is featured on the front cover of the March issue of the Big 'I' Independent Agent magazine and contributes insights in the article “7 Trends Transforming Personal Lines.”

Fellow iLEAD committee member Kimberly Fox is also highlighted in the feature “Meet 9 Women Shaping the Future of InsurTech,” sharing her perspective on how technology and innovation are shaping the independent agency channel.

Read the issue to see how North Carolina Young Agents are helping lead the future of the industry.

Young Agent Spotlight:

Drew Nicholson

This month’s Young Agent Spotlight features Drew Nicholson, Director of Property Risk at NCAIA, as he shares his journey into the insurance industry and the experiences that have shaped his path.

In this interview, Drew reflects on how he got his start, the advice he would give his 17-year-old self, and the unique opportunities he gained through risk management studies in the university system. He also shares a fun fact about himself ahead of young agents meeting him on the upcoming Risk Management tour!

Save the Dates: Upcoming Events

• March iNAP: March 23^rd, 2pm-2:45pm; Register Here!
• iLEAD Risk Management Tour: April 24, 2026 | NC State University Nuclear Facility; Registration coming soon!
• iLEAD E&O Mock Trial: May 7, 2026 | IIANC Office in Cary; 3 General CE hours; Registration opening soon!
• InsurEXPO26: September 17-18, 2026  |  Winston-Salem, NC

Protect Your Profession, Protect Your Future

Make your voice heard in Raleigh. Your contribution of just $120 (you can do $10 a month if you want) to IIANC’s state political action committee, iPAC, supports the advocacy done to protect independent agents and ensures this industry has a seat at the table when decisions are made about rules and regulations impacting agents. A small commitment has a big impact for you and every young agent in North Carolina. BONUS: You get a custom iPAC YETI tumbler for your contribution!