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IIAG Young Agent Committee

Our Mission

The Georgia Young Agent Committee is made up of Young Agent members under 40 years of age and is the premier group for professional growth and lifelong relationships in our industry.  The future of the independent agency channel rests on the development of the next generation of agency leaders and their success within the industry.

This committee seeks to nurture that success and provide opportunities for:

  • Leadership
  • Sales training
  • Improving communication skills
  • Networking
  • Advocating for the industry
  • Mentoring

Am I eligible?

Membership is open to all IIAG members younger than age 40. Young Agent membership is free for all IIAG Members. To learn about upcoming events & YAC opportunities, please subscribe to the Young Agent Newsletter below.

Save The Date

Young Agent Sales & Leadership Conference

February 7-9th in Athens, Georgia

>  Education & CE

>  Networking

>  Night Out Downtown Athens

>  And More!

Award Winning Young Agents

Each year, the National Young Agents Committee presents awards to recognize outstanding efforts put forth by the state committees in several categories. Our Georgia YAC is proud to be the recipient of the following awards.

2022

Outstanding Political Involvement

Outstanding Community Involvement

2021

 

Young Agent Committee

Of the Year

2020

 

Outstanding Invest

Program Supporter

2019

Young Agent Committee of the Year

InsurPac National Champions

Our Impact

Community Focused.

Young Agent Driven.

Chairman's Charity 2023

Our impact extends beyond career development. Each year our Young Agent Chairman selects a Georgia based charity to team up with. Fundraising and joint events occur throughout the year, with the proceeds of our YAC Will Weston IV Golf Tournament being donated. This year, chairman Jordan McDonald (Rhodes Risk Advisors) has selected Extra Special People. ESP exists to create transformative experiences for people with disabilities and their families, changing communities for the better!

InVest Program

Invest is a unique national program that educates high school and community college students on insurance, financial services and risk management topics, and encourages them to pursue a variety of careers in the insurance industry.

Throughout the year, Georgia Young Agents actively engage with the Invest program and assist in onboarding programs for Georgia schools. Our fundraising consists of both an Annual Wine Toss and Cornhole Tournament at the IIAG & YAC Annual Conference.

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Get Involved

Interested in joining the Young Agents Committee?

The best way to stay up to date with events & opportunities is to subscribe to our email list! We also recommend following Independent Insurance Agents of Georgia on social media for all IIAG & Young Agent updates!

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Explore More Young Agent Programs:

Young Agent Calendar 2023

Mark Your Calendar for Our Annual YAC Events!

YAC Sales & Leadership Conference

Date:   February 8-9, 2023

Location:   Classic Center

City:   Athens, GA

Will Weston IV Golf Tournament

Date:   March 23, 2023

Location:   Jennings Mills Golf Club

City:   Athens, GA

Insure The Cure Charity Walk

Date:   May 20, 2023

Location:   Suwanee Town Center

City:   Atlanta, GA

Big "I" Legislative Conference

Date:   April 26-28, 2023

Location:   Renaissance Downtown

City:   Washington, D.C.

IIAG & YAC Annual Convention

Date:   June 8-10, 2023

Location:   Omni Resort

City:   Amelia Island, FL

IIAG Connect Fall Expo & Conference

Date:   November 1-3, 2023

Location:   Brasstown Valley Resort

City:   Young Harris, GA

Meet Our Young Agent Leaders

2022-2023 YAC Officers

Jordan McDonald

Chairman

Rhodes Risk Advisors

Steven Hall, AAI

Vice-Chairman

Valdosta Insurance Services

Miles Lee

Secretary-Treasurer

McGriff Insurance Services

Will Argo, AAI, CLCS

Immediate Past Chairman

Tidwell & Hilburn Insurance, Inc.

2022-2023 YAC Officers

YAC S&L Co-Chair

Connor Thorn

McGriff Insurance Services

YAC S&L Co-Chair

Wade Henry

Blanton & Griffin Insurance

Golf Tournament Chair

Luke Daniel

Harry Daniel Insurance

Collegiate Relations and Golf Vice-Chair

Will Wilson, Jr.

McNeal Sports & Wilson Risk Advisors

InsurPac Chair

Donna Peters

Sterling Seacrest Pritchard

Comm. & Tech Chair

Jordan Piland

Lewis & Wallace Associates

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Director at Large and Governmental Affairs Chair

Thomas Reichert

Rhodes Risk Advisors

Invest Chair

Ragan Blankenship

Ragan Insurance

Invest Committee

Heather Hamilton

Turner & Associates, Inc.

Invest Committee

Jackie Martin, AAI

Specialty Risk Partners

Membership Development Chair

Abigail Whorton

The Whorton Agency, Inc.

Membership Development Vice-Chair

Tripp Talley

Valdosta Insurance

Past Chair Advisor

Mike Davis

Rhodes Risk Advisors

Julianne Tamplin

Past Chair Advisor

Julianne Graves

Marsh McLennon

Past Chair Advisor

Sean Stewart, CLCS

Turner & Associates, Inc.

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Member at Large

Austin Panter

Kevin Panter Insurance

Member at Large

Micah Mattox

Legacy Risk Solutions

IIAG Staff Liaison

Kayla Marie Woodfield

IIAG

Company Liaison

Erika Kitchens

Chubb

Company Liaison

Mallory Israel

Southern Trust

Company Liason

Wade Phillips

FCCI

Company Liaison

Carrie Cheeks

Jencap

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