IIABA Launches Program To Boost Minority, Urban Agent Sales, Business Skills

The Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America has launched a new program aimed at helping minority and urban independent agents develop sales and management skills.

The IIABA's Diversity Task Force unveiled its "Diversity Professional Development Series," entitled "Diversity Agents Professional Practice Curriculum." The aim of the program is to "help minority and urban agents increase their skills as business leaders, and broaden the independent agency force to reflect the diversity of the American population," the Alexandria, Va.-based group said in New Orleans during its recent annual conference.

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