• Florida’s Future Insurance Leaders

    Florida's Future Insurance Leaders is a leadership immersion program designed to attract high caliber agents and help them develop through education and mentorship to become future leaders in the insurance industry and their community.  

    Announcing the Class of 2012-2013

    Jaime M. Bavier, Brightway Insurance, Inc., St. Johns; Brandon Butler, Butler, Buckley, Deets, Inc., Miami; Javier A. Fernandez, iSure Insurance Brokers, Miami; Crystal Rose Foster, Gulfstream P&C, Clearwater; Joe Lott, AIP, Weinstein Jones & Associates, Ft. Pierce; Michael C. Ludwig, Strategic Insurance Services, Clearwater; Robert Mitchell, III, PIAM, Mitchell Insurance Services, Inc., Treasure Island; Matthew Ostrander, Lassiter-Ware Insurance, Jacksonville; Karyn S. Roeling, CIC,CPCU, Seibert Insurance Agency, Inc., Tampa; Christine B. Taunton, CPSR, CPII, PIAM, Marks Insurance Agency, Inc., Apalachicola.

    Visit the FFIL Almuni page to a list of FFIL graduates.

    Criteria for admission

    • Participation is open only to existing members of the FAIA Young Agents Council.
    • Candidates must be sponsored and supported by their agency.
    • Candidates must have a minimum of three years in the insurance agency business, with preference given to those with five years or more. Maximum age of candidate: 40 years.
    • Candidates must be invited to apply by prior graduates of FFIL, or FAIA leaders such as current or former board members, agency owners, or local board officers.
    • Candidates are required to submit a completed application, a letter of commitment signed by applicant and sponsor, and a check for the $50 application fee. 

    The application deadline for the 2012-2013 class has passed. The FFIL program is offered every other year. 

     2012-2013 FFIL Class   

    The 2012-2013 FFIL class with YAC Coordinator Melissa Champany (far right). 

    FFIL Program Sessions

    December 4-6, 2012, Leadership Introduction

    Held the week of the December FAIA Board meeting, classes will cover leadership and introduce mentoring and reporting requirements. Also, orientation and history of FAIA, IIABA, Trusted Choice, and FAIA Member Services.

    March 18-20, 2013, Political Summit

    Held the week of the Legislative Fly-In, this session includes training in political action and the legislative process, meetings with legislators, and the YAC InsurPac-A-Thon. 

    June 19-22, 2013, Networking and Carrier Relationships

    Held the week of the Convention and Education Symposium, this session provides an opportunities for networking and informal meetings with mentors. Your attendance is required for Saturday’s Business & Awards meeting, and all YAC events. 

    August 2013, Council Leadership and Graduation

    Held the week of the Planning Session, this session includes information on councils, task forces, and other ways to become involved in your association. Community service module also included.