Montana Department of Natural Resources: “Montana Wildfire Insurance Webinar” 

August 7, 2025 | 2 - 3:30 PM | Online Webinar

Join the Montana Department of Natural Resources for a “Montana Wildfire Insurance Webinar” on Thursday, August 7th, from 2:00 to 3:30 PM. This event will shed light on the current state of the wildfire insurance industry, offering perspectives from national, state, and local levels. Open to everyone, this webinar is an opportunity to learn about recent developments and how they impact you.

The webinar features presentations and a Q&A panel with industry leaders: Commissioner James Brown, Bob Biskupiak (IIAMT), and Scott Countryman (Goosehead Insurance). Discussions will focus on recent changes to state law, the state of the MT insurance industry, and the efforts to ensure affordable wildfire insurance coverage for all Montanans.

The session will be recorded for those who register.

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2025 Montana Legislative Changes to Montana Statutes 

August 21, 2025 | 9 - 10 AM | Online Webinar

A class designed to provide insurance producers with legislative updates from the 2025 Montana Legislature Regular Session that impact the property and casualty industry. Led by Bob Biskupiak (IIAMT Director of Government/Technical Affairs).

1 CE Credit

IIAMT Members: $30 | Non-members: $45

You also have the opportunity to register your full agency at a discounted price. If you register 5-9 employees, you will receive 10% off your registration cost. If you register 10+ employees, you will receive 20% off. To take advantage of this offer, simply fill out this form.

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It's Not Too Late: Renew Your IIAMT Membership Today!

IIAMT memberships renewed July 1. Thank you if you have already completed your updated renewal application. If you haven’t had the chance yet, you still have time! Please click here for the 2025-2026 application and send your completed form to education@iiamt.org. 

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Live Webinar: “Adapt and Thrive: Managing Emerging Risks in a Shifting Insurance Market”

August 5, 2025 | 8 AM | Online Webinar

Explore climate risks, cybersecurity, workforce trends, and ESG pressures affecting underwriting, claims, and compliance. Learn strategies like predictive analytics and Insurtech partnerships. Earn 1 CE Credit (Other General) in CO, MT, WY, TX, and more. Free for IIAMT members.

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Live Webinar: “Insuring Small and Medium Businesses in the Age of Cybercrime: Coverage Trends and Best Practices”

August 21, 2025 | 11 AM | Online Webinar

Cyber threats aren’t just a big business problem— small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly in the crosshairs, yet often underprepared. Explore the essentials of cyber insurance for SMEs, including key coverages, policy types, and underwriting considerations. Learn how to identify common cyber exposures, present strong submissions, and help clients avoid costly coverage gaps. A real-life ransomware case study and discussion of emerging regulatory and market trends round out this session. Whether you’re placing coverage or adjusting claims, this webinar equips you to become a trusted cyber advisor to your SME clients.

Free for IIAMT members - create your account HERE. 

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New IIAMT Member Benefit

IIAMT Members now have access to a 20% discount on Constant Contact accounts. With your new Contact Contact account, you'll have the tools to jumpstart your agency marketing:

Email Marketing, SMS Marketing, Social Marketing, Marketing Automation, Analytics, & More

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Are Insurance and Bank Underwriting More Alike Than We Think?

Scott Freiday, InsurBanc Division Director

On the surface, insurance underwriting and bank lending underwriting may seem like they operate in completely different arenas—one deals with coverage, the other with credit. But dig a little deeper, and surprising similarities begin to emerge. This article explores the shared principles, tools, and challenges that connect underwriting practices across these two industries to help agencies prepare to access to capital as a growth tool.

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