Personal Lines Institute - Webinar

Educational Consultant:
Gloria Thompson, CIC

Gloria Thompson began her career in the insurance industry over 40 years ago and obtained her insurance agent's license in 1984. She earned her CIC designation in 2000.  Gloria is currently employed by North Risk Partners as a Risk Advisor and enjoys the opportunities she has to mentor and collaborate with her fellow agents.  Gloria's passion for education and public speaking aligned her with the opportunity to instruct insurance courses. She has taught courses for several organizations, including the National Alliance's CISR program and Kaplan Professional Schools, as well as specific specialty topics written by her and presented at the MIIAB conventions. Gloria is a past board member for the National Alliance's CISR Board of Governors.  Through her service on the Board of Governors she gained in depth knowledge of the CISR program, and watched the program evolve over her six years of service.Currently, Gloria serves as the Education Chair for the Minnesota Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers, which serves as the oversight committee for the National Alliance's continuing education programs in Minnesota. Gloria appreciates the opportunities for mentoring, networking, and involvement in the insurance industry that these organizations provide.  She is also a member of the Twin Cities Insurance Club and has been a guest speaker for various insurance topics for the organization over the years.  She was named Agent of the Year by the Minnesota Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers in 2014.  Dan Riley, CEO of the association said, "Her professional experiences and her vast knowledge of the business have helped thousands of Minnesota agents become the best insurance professionals in the country."Gloria completed her Educational Consultant training with the National Alliance in May of 2017, and now serves in that role on behalf of the MIIAB for Minnesota CIC and Rubles educational programs.

Speaker Day 1:

Ted Kinney

CIC, CPCU, ARM, AU, AAM, AAI, AINS, CRIS

BIO:

Ted Kinney is the owner/President of Kinney Training and Consulting, LLC, which specializes in providing quality insurance training programs to agencies and companies throughout the United States.

Ted also serves as the Director of Education and Technical Affairs for the Alabama Independent Insurance Agents in Birmingham, Alabama. In this position he is responsible for developing agent education programs and providing technical assistance to association members.

Ted has been in the insurance business since his graduation from the Ohio State University in 1973. During his career, he has worked as an underwriter, field sales manager, department supervisor, marketing specialist, trainer, and insurance agent. From 1994 to 2003, Ted was the Director of Curriculum and Faculty Development for PIA of Ohio & Indiana.

He is a member of the national faculty for the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance and the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America’s “ask the expert” service.

Speaker Day 2:

    Elizabeth Rise
CIC

BIO:

Elizabeth Rise began her insurance career in 1975 as an agent for the Burd and Rise Insurance Agency of Halstad, MN.  Elizabeth and her husband, Harlan, owned and managed the agency until their retirement at the end of 2008.  She is a member of the National Faculty of the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance, instructing at numerous CIC institutes, CISR courses, and Dynamics of Service courses around the country.

Elizabeth has served as president of the Board of Governors of the Society of Certified Insurance Service Representatives (CISR) at The Alliance.  She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Mayville State University, Mayville, ND.  Liz received her CIC designation in 1977. Elizabeth and Harlan reside in Melbourne Beach, FL, and Miltona, MN.  The couple has two daughters and Elizabeth is active in her church and community organizations.