IIANC Radio

On this installment of IIANC Radio, Joe Stewart talks about the 2022 elections and issues of interest to business leaders with journalist Colin Campbell who covers the intersection of business and state politics for Business North Carolina magazine and is editor of their daily e-newsletter, NC Tribune.

Joining IIANC lobbyist Joe Stewart for this edition of IIANC Radio is Dr. David McLennan, political science professor and Director of the Meredith College Polling Program in Raleigh. Joe and Dr. McLennan talk about how polling works, what pollsters have done in recent years to ensure polling is an accurate reflection of public opinion, and discuss how current voter attitudes are likely to impact t...

This installment of IIANC Radio features Aubie Knight and Joe Stewart chatting about what happened in 2021, and what's on the agenda for 2022, in terms of events and programs, and politics and public policy, that's of interest to IIANC members.

IIANC lobbyist Joe Stewart chats with Stephen Kent, author of the recently-published book , How the Force Can Save the World: Lessons on Life, Liberty and Happiness from a Galaxy Far, Far Away. Listen and you will learn, young Jedi, on how core principles of the Star Wars franchise, HOPE, CHOICE, HUMILITY, EMPATHY, REDEMPTION, BALANCE and rejecting FEAR, can be your roadmap for a happier life!

On this installment of IIANC Radio, Aubie and Joe chat with Gina Hardy, CEO of the NCIUA and NCJUA, about the state of North Carolina's coastal residual market mechanism, and the push to encourage homeowners on the coast to put stronger roofs on their houses.

Aubie and Joe chat with Dr. Michael Walden, the William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor Emeritus at NCSU. Dr. Walden is a noted expert on North Carolina's economic landscape, and offers his insights on how COVID has changed the world of business here and around the world, and the factors that will influence how financial markets act in the months leading up to the 2022 elections.

Aubie and Joe chat about the great speaker lineup for this year's InsurEXPO, being held on September 16 and 17 in Winston-Salem.

Aubie and Joe chat with Monty Ross about what turned out to be a highly unusual and unexpected (but accomplishment-filled) year serving as Chairman of IIANC's Board of Directors.

In this edition of IIANC Radio, Aubie and Joe talk about the topics and speakers on the program agenda of the 2021 InsurEXPO on September 16 and 17 in Winston-Salem. You can register at iianc.com/EXPO .

This podcast features a conversation with Steve Anderson, author of The Bezos Letters - 14 Principles to Grow Your Business Like Amazon and CEO of Catalyit , a new company that simplifies technology for insurance agencies.

Aubie and Joe are joined by Jess Stanford , Demographic Analyst with Carolina Demography at the UNC Population Center, and talk about the soon-to-arrive 2020 Census data and what it's likely to show in terms of our state's growing and diversifying population.

Aubie and Joe talk about the amazing program for the upcoming sold out IIANC Agency Owners Executive Retreat (recordings of presentation made available after the March 28-30 event), and the importance of thinking strategically.

Aubie and Joe discuss the formation and launch of InsurAcademy, the IIANC strategic initiative to find, train and place qualified applicants with independent agencies looking for talent.

Aubie and Joe talk about what will be different both for independent insurance agencies and for IIANC, based on the operational modifications and adaptations necessary due to COVID-19.

This edition of Cup of Joe features a conversation with Austin Vevurka, who runs the North Carolina Coalition for Fiscal Health , a nonpartisan organization focused on raising awareness on the economic issues associated with the rising cost of healthcare in North Carolina.

On this installment of Cup of Joe we hear from Jess Stanford, Demographic Analyst within the Carolina Demography program at the UNC Population Center. Jess shares her analysis on the latest trends in the growth and diversification of North Carolina, as well as some insights on how our state will continue to grow and change over the next few decades.

On this installment of Cup of Joe, we hear from Big "I" lobbyist Charles Symington with a recap of current federal legislative issues of interest to independent agents, his insights on key US Senate races (including the one in NC), and what's on deck for 2021 (given all the various scenarios of which party controls the White House and Congress).

This edition of Cup of Joe features Tim Boyum, Emmy Award winning anchor of Capital Tonight on Spectrum News 1. Tim shares his insights on the challenges of covering politics in the time of COVID-19 and offers his thoughts on how these final few weeks of the 2020 elections are likely to play out.

On this edition of Cup of Joe, we hear from Colin Campbell, editor of the NC Insider State Government News Service. Colin and IIANC lobbyist Joe Stewart talk about the tense relationship between Democratic Governor Roy Cooper and the Republican led state legislature, how voters view the state's response to COVID-19, and how the political landscape in North Carolina is shaping up as we head in to t...

This episode of Cup of Joe features North Carolina's State Treasurer Dale Folwell, who talks about the status of the $107 billion state pension fund, offers his insights on the state and national economic outlook, and encourages YOU to check and see if there's money you're owed that you didn't know about (check out https://www.nccash.com ).

In this installment of Cup of Joe, we hear from Dr. Martin Kifer, Director of the High Point University Survey Research Center , on highlights from their most recent survey on voter attitudes about COVID-19, the economy, and other issues of interest in this election year.

On this edition of Cup of Joe, we hear from Mike Causey, Republican Commissioner of Insurance who is seeking re-election in 2020

On this edition of Cup of Joe, we hear from Brad Young, Executive Director at the NC Institute of Political Leadership (IOPL) .

On this edition of Cup of Joe, we hear from Wayne Goodwin, the Democratic candidate for NC Commissioner of Insurance, on what he feels qualifies him for that office, what his top action items as Commissioner would be, and how if elected he'd engage with and involve independent insurance agents in discussions on key public policy and related regulatory issues. 

On this edition of Cup of Joe, Host Joe Stewart discussed the progress of the "Hands Free" bill with Rep. Corbin and how the Covid-19 pandemic has delayed that process.