James chats with Co Founder Jessica Lee and Director of Business Development Monica Mitrani from Neuro Talent Works about their new CA Insurance Training Program.NeuroTalent Works (NTW) is a non-profit dedicated to advancing neurodiversity inclusion and employment in the workplace (a diversity of minds). NTW partners with both companies and talent (neurodistinct job-seeking individuals with cognitive and developmental distinctions, such as autism) to train and prepare both to succeed in gainful corporate employment of a neurodiverse workforceFor more information: Program Webisite: www.neurotalentworks.org/insuranceEmail: partners@neurotalentworks.org
Social Media: @neurotalentworks
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James Lott Jr (host) chats with EVP and Regional Managing Director Southwest of Newfront, Linde Hotchkiss.They discuss diversity, inclusion and equity being important for Insurance Company success. And we get to know how she got into the business and why IIABCAL is good for you! newfront.com

30 Million Californians are under Flood watch due to recent weather conditions. Having Flood insurance is piece of mind. Find out what is ONLY covered with Flood Insurance,what is considered a basement, commercial vs residential coverage, and for agents, WHY they should offer it to their clients. The Hartfords Sales Directors for Hartford Flood, Charna Loughran and Phil Rager explain all of that and more with Host James Lott Jr .
Phillip Rager, ANFI started in the P&C insurance industry 29 years ago handling claims. The last 22 years I’ve working with the National Flood Insurance Program as a Senior Technical Training Specialist and a Sales Director handling 5 states for several of the top 5 WYOs. He's currently working for The Hartford as the Flood Transfer & Training Consultant. He obtained his ANFI (Associates in National Flood Insurance) in 2007 and have been a certified flood adjuster since 2004. Charna Loughran, CA License #0C44529I have been in the P&C industry for almost 30 years. She started her insurance carrier at a large MGA. For the last 16 years she has been with The Hartford and for 15 of the last 16 years has been a Sales Director for Hartford Flood for CA, OR and WA.
The Big “I” has a flood insurance program offered through Trusted Choice agents and the Trusted Choice website. iiabcal.org trustedchoice.com

For nearly 20 years, Jonathan Schreter has served commercial property & casualty risks, primarily for charter and independent schools (K-12), as well as middle-market businesses in the hospitality, wholesale/manufacturing and technologies industries.

With a diverse career that began in marketing and advertising for the Coca-Cola Company, Jonathan combines creative thinking and analytics to offer a consultative approach to risk management. He works with progressive, forward thinking school and business leaders who appreciate his commitment to mitigating unexpected losses.

Jonathan earned his MBA from the Anderson School of Business at UCLA in 2000 and his Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation from the National Alliance for Insurance Education and Research in 2010. He has been recognized as a Top Producer in the industry for seven consecutive years. Jonathan is President of the Independent Brokers and Agents of California, President Emeritus of the UCLA Anderson Alumni Network, and serves as Board Chair of Inner-City Arts, a non-profit program that unlocks the creative potential of inner-city children in downtown Los Angeles. James Lott Jr is the host! iiabcal.org

Brent Walla, Snapp Entertainment is focused on ensuring that clients are covered and classified correctly. As a former professional in the live entertainment space, Walla understands his clients’ operations and their risks, translating insurance policy language into an operational language that clients actually speak and understand. snappinsurance.com James Lott Jr is the host.
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James chats with Kinetic Insurance CEO Haytham ElhawaryKinetic Insurance is an MGU, pioneering change in Workers Compensation with the first product-led Insurtech offering in the market. Our smart wearable technology is included with all our policies which has been proven to reduce the incidence of workplace injuries. By automatically detecting unsafe postures, Kinetic wearables provide workers with feedback whenever a high-risk motion occurs to improve their biomechanics, resulting in fewer injuries, reduced claims, missed works days and an overall safer work environment. Kinetic gives our limited broker distribution network a differentiating and proven risk mitigation strategy to bring to their clients. Backed by Nationwide and leading New York and Silicon Valley Venture firms, we all share the excitement in defining the future of Workers Comp Insurance. Kinetic-insurance.com
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Creator, CO Producer, Showrunner, Host James Lott Jr celebrates 2 years of this show being on the air! iiabcal.org

From Human Resources to Workers Comp, BBSI offers hightouch services to fill the needs of the Independent Agent running their business. Dan Ventura, Area Manager for BBSI, talks with Host James Lott jr or how they are unique in the business by being knowledgable, compassionate and there to assist you! BBSI.com or dan.ventura@bbsi.com

Ted Datanagan is a Mid 20s, Filipino American from Northern California, who credits hsi Catholic School Education and Working at a Pumpkin patch for his enterance to the Insurance industry and his success too. HE is the Business Development Manager of Pac West Alliance Insurance. iiabcal.org

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If you are a member,sign in and take some great classes. If you arent a member, join and then take adavantage of the education arm of the Big I of California! James Lott Jr explains!

The spotlight is on the audio version of the podcast! host/Producer James Lott Jr breaks it all down for you! iiabcal.org

James spotlights the website for the Big I of California, iiabcal.org

James Lott jr sends a welcome to IIABCAL's new CEO Jill Epstein!

Host James Lott Jr catches up with J Morey Ins. and ori-gen's Joshua Morey. He's started the Asians In Insurance podcast with begat the Asian American Insurance Association. He( and J Morey Ins) received a Certification of Recognition from LA Mayor Eric Garcetti. James and Joshua talk about the importance of uplifting your community and carrying on legacy! Both his podcast and the AAIN are on LinkedIn. For information on the Big I of California goto iiabcal.org

Sara Hutter is The J Morey Company's Community Relations Coordinator. She is vital to the mission and future of ori-gen. Sara is a Graduate of USC (BA in Communications). She also just won the Japanese American National Museum's "30 changemakers under 30." She and Host James Lott Jr talk about the importance of community outreach as an Insurance Company and shares how its enhanced her personal journey as a Half Japanese American Woman. iiabcal.org

June 19th is Father's Day so IIABCAL Voices Producer and Host James Lott Jr spotlights the Dads that are a part of IIABCAL and have been on the show. There have been many fathers like Derek Ross, Todd Jackson and Mike Scott, plus Dad and Son Combos like the Armitages and the Moreys! Fathers are a common thread through MOST of the episodes! Check them out on audio or video! goto iiabcal.org

Host James Lott Jr (who identifies in the LGBTQIA+ community) talks about the diversity and inclusion in IIABCAL and some of that reflection on certain episodes of the show! iiabcal.org

Host James Lott Jr talks about the Audio version of this Video Show! goto iiabcal.org for further details or information!

The insurance industry has been and will always be around.
On this podcast we have featured multi generational agents and brokers. Families that have produced 2nd, 3rd and even 4th generations of people working the industry.
Not surprising. This business aligns with the concept of family.
We have the Morey’s and Armitages. Melissa Philip Himes dad was in the biz and we talk to her about that.
And recent Liberty Mutual Insurance 2021 Agent of the Future award winner Dana Dattola was on our show with her sis. And they are 3rd generation!
Check out thses episodes and more! James Lott Jr is the host! iiabcal.org

James Lott Jr salutes the Mothers in the Insurance Industry as Mothers Day approaches. HE spotlights some of the interviews he's done.