KATHLEEN HICKS, CIC
President – HR&R LLC
WHAT IS A DIFFERENCE MAKER?
Difference Makers are everyday people doing extraordinary things.
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Process of managing uncertainty of exposures that affect an organization’s assets and financial statements using five steps: identification, analysis, control, financing and administration…. More experts working tirelessly for the greater good.
KATHLEEN CHARTED A PATH FOR WOMEN IN THE INDUSTRY
Kathleen started her career at the age of 19 when she applied for a job through the Texas Workforce Commission. After testing high in math, she took a job in the accounting department at United States Fidelity & Guaranty Insurance Company.
“My education from The National Alliance empowered me to compete with anybody and not be intimidated.”
Kathleen’s boss encouraged her to attend a CIC course, but did not expect her to take the exam. She was 1 of 10 women in a class of 125 participants. Kathleen took all the required courses and earned her CIC designation in 1978.
KATHLEEN HAS HAD MANY UNIQUE CLIENTS DURING HER CAREER
Kathleen met Mickey Gilley while operating her company, Rogers & RogersInsurance & Risk ManagementProcess of managing uncertainty of exposures that affect an organization’s assets and financial statements using five steps: identification, analysis, control, financing and administration…. More. Mickey owned Gilley’s Club. The club was the primary site for Urban Cowboy and housed a mechanical bull. Due to the film’s popularity, other venues wanted to buy mechanical bulls but needed liability insurance to do so. Kathleen secured the first liability insurance for mechanical bulls for a $2,500 per bull annual premium that included a stipulation requiring cowgirls and cowboys to sign a waiver before their ride. Kathleen and her team never had a claim.
“My designation gave me confidence. If I could read an insurance policy and put it to work, I could accomplish great things.”
Kathleen acquired an even more famous client while she co-owned Miller-McCrocklin AgencyA relationship, express or implied, wherein one party (principal) delegates authority to another person (agent or proxy) to undertake certain activities for the principal. The agent’s limit of authority and discretionary power depends upon the agreement between the parties. https://youtu.be/s_hHkK95lbA… More in San Marcos, Texas. The local radio station called and said Willie Nelson’s 1986 July 4th fundraiser for Farm Aid II was about to be cancelled because the backers were having trouble securing insurance. Although she had never placed event coverage, Kathleen met with Willie, discussed his needs, and secured proper insurance coverage. In less than a week, she used best-practices risk management techniques and reduced coverage costs by over $200,000. The Miller-McCrocklin Agency donated their commission to Farm Aid II to benefit struggling family farms.
KATHLEEN'S TEAM WAS AMONGST THE FIRST RESPONDERS IN THE AFTERMATH OF HURRICANE HARVEY
Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Texas on August 25, 2017 and struck Rockport-Fulton the next day. Insurance agents from across the state helped people file nearly 670,000 Claims so they could restore their lives.
“Insurance and Risk Management is something that inspires me. With superior educational opportunities, like those offered by The National Alliance, we can make a difference in people’s lives.”
The Regional Pool Alliance Property Disaster Recovery Team was on site immediately after Hurricane Harvey hit. They met with the county judge and other local officials, superintendents, school district operations directors and business-finance officials. Engle Martin Claims Professionals coordinated the claims process and kept recovery moving forward.
CREATING A LEGACY: SABINE PASS INSURANCE CURRICULUM
Kathleen’s passion for Insurance and Risk ManagementProcess of managing uncertainty of exposures that affect an organization’s assets and financial statements using five steps: identification, analysis, control, financing and administration…. More drove her to implement a high school program in Sabine Pass, TX. She knew the program would pique student interest and inspire them to join the Insurance and RiskUncertainty that may be either positive or negative arising from a given set of circumstances. Common definitions also include: 1) chance or probability of loss, 2) uncertainty concerning loss, 3) possibility of a variation of outcomes from a given set of circumstances, and 4) difference between expected losses and actual losses…. More Management industry.
“I started working in insurance when I was so young. I know high school students are very capable of working in this industry. They are smart.”
Since the community had endured Hurricanes Rita and Ike, Kathleen and Sabine Pass Superintendent, Kristi Heid, agreed this was a wonderful opportunity for the school district. They received special funding to start a pilot program. The program was a resounding success!
KATHLEEN'S LEARNING PATH
“If you want to succeed in the industry, you owe it to your clients and yourself to get the best education you can.”
CIC Life and Health
In the CIC Life and Health course, you will learn practical information related to Life and Annuity Policies, Business Life Concepts, Health Insurance, and Employee Benefits. Leave the class with information that you can put to use immediately.
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CIC Personal Lines
In the CIC Personal Lines course, you will focus on the Property Casualty insurance industry, covering topics related to Personal Residential and Personal Auto, including policy coverages, limitations, and exclusions. Through the use of examples of Personal Umbrella or Excess Policies, you will learn how to respond in the event of a loss.
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CIC Agency Management
In the CIC Agency Management course, you will learn how to apply the management theories, methods, and procedures necessary to operate a successful insurance agency. Leave the class prepared to implement strategies designed to increase agency profitability.
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CIC Commercial Casualty
In the CIC Commercial Casualty course, you will gain a detailed understanding of the coverage, limitations, and exclusions of the Commercial General Liability (CGL) Policy, the Business Auto Policy (BAP), and the Workers’ Compensation and Employers’ Liability Insurance Policy (WC & EL Policy).
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CIC Commercial Property
In the CIC Commercial Property course, you will gain a detailed understanding of Commercial Property coverages and endorsements and learn how to maximize coverage and protect your property accounts.
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Earned the CIC Designation!
James K. Ruble Advanced Coverage Seminar
Respected throughout the industry as cutting-edge and market-focused—offering a variety of specialty, advanced, and high-interest topics.
James K. Ruble Risk Management Seminar
Respected throughout the industry as cutting-edge and market-focused—offering a variety of specialty, advanced, and high-interest topics.
Dynamics Series- Dynamics of Selling
The Dynamics of Selling process has revolutionized the sales careers of a generation of insurance producers—dramatically increasing closing ratios and personal income. While many generic sales programs are available, Dynamics remains the only “insurance specific” sales process developed and taught by successful sales leaders in the industry.
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CIC Commercial Casualty
In the CIC Commercial Casualty course, you will gain a detailed understanding of the coverage, limitations, and exclusions of the Commercial General Liability (CGL) Policy, the Business Auto Policy (BAP), and the Workers’ Compensation and Employers’ Liability Insurance Policy (WC & EL Policy).
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CIC Commercial Property
In the CIC Commercial Property course, you will gain a detailed understanding of Commercial Property coverages and endorsements and learn how to maximize coverage and protect your property accounts.
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James K. Ruble Financial Institutions Seminar
Respected throughout the industry as cutting-edge and market-focused—offering a variety of specialty, advanced, and high-interest topics.
James K. Ruble Graduate Seminar
The Graduate Seminars cover a range of topics, including advanced property and casualty topics, marketing, sales and sales management, life and benefits, ethics, along with real-life applications for the material. Become adept at explaining complex exposure issues to your clients—identifying the presence of specified risks and the most effective methods for remedying those risks.
CRM Control of Risk
Gain proficiency in the application of risk control techniques—safety, alternative dispute resolution, employment practices liability, and crisis management. It centers on the latest trends in risk control for cyber, fleet, and ergonomic risks and provides crisis management, disaster planning, and claims management concepts. This 16-hour course includes application exercises.
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CSRM Fundamentals of Risk Management
This foundational risk management course benefits school risk managers, employee benefits and safety coordinators, and those in human resources and positions that oversee the risk management function in schools. Insurance agents and brokers who work with school risk managers or the placement of school business are also encouraged to attend.
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25 Year CIC Tenured Status
Intro to Property & Casualty Insurance
Property and Casualty insurance is the backbone of the industry. Learn the basic P&C concepts as the first step on your learning path. Get an overview in this introductory course of general concepts associated with all lines of insurance—but with a special focus on property and casualty.
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CRM Principles of Risk Management
This course provides a solid foundation in risk management essentials that give you the tools to properly identify exposures.
