The IIABSC presents the Alba Award each year to “an outstanding individual, who, through many years of dedication and hard work, has left an irrefutable mark within the national and New York State associations and the American agency system as a whole.” Poppa has led New York’s oldest insurance producer trade association since 1996. He has announced plans to retire in December.
Presenting the award, former IIABNY Chair of the Board Tom Crowley said Poppa “has led our association with wit, wisdom, integrity, and has always stood out amongst his peers around the country.” “There isn’t a state executive more respected and admired than Dick and his departure certainly will be felt,” Crowley said. “He has left us with a great staff, great processes and a great leadership example to be followed.”
Poppa took the helm at IIABNY following stints in senior leadership positions with the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of California, the Independent Insurance Agents of Indiana, and the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America. He is a native of Indiana. He and his wife Kim reside in Camillus, New York, and plan to relocate to Indiana following his retirement.
The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New York, Inc. has represented the common business interests of independent insurance professionals since 1882. More than 1,750 agencies and their 13,000 plus employees currently rely on the DeWitt, New York-based not-for-profit trade association for legislative advocacy, continuing education and other means of industry support. In addition, most IIABNY members proudly identify themselves as Trusted Choice® agents and brokers, a national consumer brand uniting more than 21,000 independent agencies across the United States. For more information, go to www.trustedchoice.com or www.iiabny.org.
The fundamental purpose and objective of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Suffolk County is to promote and represent the common business interests of independent insurance agents within the industry. The association promotes high standards of conduct in the transaction of the insurance business as well as the promotion of education among its members. It communicates and promotes the benefits of purchasing insurance from independent agents and generally encourages understanding, cooperation and good relations among its members, the insurance industry, government and the public. Find out more at www.suffolkagents.com.
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