LAAIA South Florida

09/04/2026

Most of us can name at least one person who changed the direction of our career.

Maybe they gave you your first opportunity when you had no experience.
Maybe they taught you how to sell your first policy, understand a complicated risk or survive your first renewal season. 😅

Maybe they introduced you to someone who opened a door.
Or maybe they simply believed in you before you completely believed in yourself.

Who was that person for you?
Today, LAAIA South Florida wants to celebrate the mentors, colleagues, managers, friends and industry veterans who helped us become the professionals we are today.

❤️ Tag someone who made a difference in your insurance career and tell us what they taught you.

They deserve to know.
And who knows? Your story might remind someone else that one introduction, one opportunity or one person willing to help can change an entire career.

That spirit of connection and mentorship is what makes our insurance community stronger.

09/02/2026

WHAT’S KEEPING INSURANCE AGENTS UP AT NIGHT? 👀
If you work in insurance in South Florida, you already know—this market keeps you on your toes.

Carrier appetites shift. Premiums change. Clients have questions. New technology keeps coming. And sometimes finding the right market for a risk feels like a job all by itself.

So we want to hear from the people actually living it every day:
What’s the biggest challenge facing your agency or insurance career right now?
🔹 Finding markets
🔹 Rising premiums
🔹 Client retention
🔹 Staffing & recruiting
🔹 Carrier restrictions
🔹 Keeping up with technology & AI
🔹 Something else entirely?

Drop yours in the comments. 👇

The conversations happening in our industry matter—and they help LAAIA South Florida understand where our community needs more education, resources and connections.

Your challenges should help shape the conversations we have next.

08/31/2026

Sentry’s Dairyland to Return $30 Million to Florida Auto Insureds

Auto insurer Dairyland announced that it will return $30 million in savings to eligible Florida private passenger automobile policyholders through a one-time dividend.

The insurer is crediting legal system changes signed into law in 2023 and “improved market stability” for the savings. Dairyland said it has been able to reduce its overall loss costs.

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Auto insurer Dairyland announced that it will return $30 million in savings to eligible Florida private passenger automobile policyholders through a

08/28/2026

Florida AG Rejects Meta Settlement but Takes $1.2M From Deloitte Over DEI

Florida’s attorney general this week rejected the $18 billion settlement with Meta, calling it too soft on the social media giant formerly known as Facebook. Florida will pursue its own litigation against Meta.

“The payouts to the states are peanuts compared to the profound...

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Florida's attorney general this week rejected the $18 billion settlement with Meta, calling it too soft on the social media giant formerly known as

08/27/2026

🌴 You Know You’re a South Florida Insurance Agent When… 🌪️

If you work in insurance in South Florida, you KNOW there are some things only another South Florida agent can truly understand. 😂

Which one hits closest to home?
🌪️ A. You check the tropics before your morning email.
🏠 B. You can explain a wind mitigation report in your sleep.
🌊 C. You hear “waterfront property” and immediately have questions.
💰 D. You’ve heard “But my neighbor pays less!” more times than you can count.
😬 E. June 1st arrives and you think: Here we go again.
🌴 F. ALL OF THE ABOVE!

Or finish the sentence yourself:
“You know you’re a South Florida insurance agent when __________.” 👇

Whatever South Florida throws our way, it’s always better when you’re part of a community of insurance professionals who understand the challenges, share the knowledge and support one another.

That’s the LAAIA South Florida community. 💙

08/25/2026

One more reason it pays to be an LAAIA member. 🙌Enterprise

Our members don't just gain access to a powerful insurance community — they gain opportunities to learn, grow and stay ahead in the industry.

Right now, LAAIA members can access a complimentary CE course on Rental Reimbursement, with the option to attend a live webinar or complete the course online at your convenience.

You'll learn why this coverage matters to customers, how it can affect the policyholder experience, and why insurance agents play such an important role in educating clients about it.

And yes — it's complimentary for LAAIA members.

👉 Take advantage of your member benefit and register at:
www.enterprise.com/CEcourse/LAAIA

Not an LAAIA member yet? Opportunities like this are exactly why being part of the LAAIA community matters.

08/21/2026

📸 SOUTH FLORIDA — START LOOKING FOR YOURSELVES! 👀

The newest issue of The Torch is OUT, and this is one you definitely want to open.

Why?

Because it’s essentially one BIG Convention photo album — nearly 50 pages of photo collages capturing the people, parties, networking, celebrations and unforgettable moments from the LAAIA Convention!

And you KNOW South Florida showed up. ❤️
Now we want to know…

HOW MANY TIMES CAN YOU FIND YOURSELF? 😂

Find your friends. Find your team. Find those Convention moments you forgot about. And when you spot someone you know, TAG THEM!

🌹 The Convention may be over, but we're reliving every minute of it in The Torch.

👉 CLICK THE LINK TO SEE THE FULL CONVENTION ALBUM!https://laaia.memberclicks.net/assets/The%20Torch%20August%202026.pdf

08/20/2026

A very special THANK YOU to our event sponsors, ePayPolicy and Progressive Insurance! ❤️

Your generous support helps make opportunities like the LAAIA South Florida Event on September 16, 2026 possible — bringing our insurance community together to connect, learn, grow and strengthen the relationships that move our industry forward.

We are incredibly grateful to have organizations like ePay Policy and Progressive supporting LAAIA South Florida and the independent insurance professionals we serve.

👏 Please join us in thanking our sponsors for their continued partnership and commitment to our community!

CONNECT • LEARN • GROW

08/17/2026

CONNECT. LEARN. GROW. ✨Connecting to our roots!

LAAIA South Florida is bringing our insurance community together for an evening of education, connection and a very special new chapter for our association!

📅 Wednesday, September 16
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 InterContinental at Doral Miami

Kick off the evening by earning 1 CE Credit from 6–7 PM with:
AI in Insurance: Efficiency, Ethics, and the Future
Then stay with us from 7–9 PM for drinks, dinner, networking and the installation of our new LAAIA South Florida Board! 🥂

🎟️ Members: $55 | Non-Members: $65

Come learn something new, reconnect with familiar faces, make new connections, and help us celebrate the leaders stepping forward to serve our South Florida insurance community.

A special thank you to Epay for presenting this event and supporting LAAIA South Florida.

Save your seat and join us for a night of connection, celebration and what's next for LAAIA South Florida! https://lnkd.in/eYhYpQKE

08/12/2026

💡 DID YOU KNOW? Rental Reimbursement May Be More Important to Your Clients Than You Think.

Only 41% of U.S. policyholders have rental reimbursement coverage, while 51% of customers who don't have it say they would consider adding it.
So who is helping customers understand the coverage?

Agents are. In fact, 60% of policyholders with rental reimbursement coverage heard about it through their insurance agent.

Enterprise is helping insurance professionals take that conversation even further with a FREE Continuing Education course dedicated to rental reimbursement and its relationship to customer satisfaction and retention.

📚 Take the course online on your own schedule
💻 OR register for an upcoming live webinar
🎓 Learn from industry experts
🚗 Strengthen the conversations you're having with clients

Knowledge makes us better advisors. Don't miss this FREE CE opportunity!
👉 Visit enterprise.com/CEcourse and click “Sign Up Now” to register. https://www.enterprise.com/en/car-rental/rent-a-car-after-an-accident/replacement-resources/info-for-insurance-agents/ce-course.html