Independent Insurance Agents of Rhode Island

10/19/2026

Rhode Island’s New “Revival Window” Law: What Insurance Agents Need to Know
A major change in Rhode Island law is raising important questions about retroactive liability and insurance coverage.

The new legislation opens a two-year window for survivors of childhood sexual abuse to pursue previously time-barred civil claims against institutions, potentially exposing organizations and insurers to liabilities dating back decades.

What does this mean for independent insurance agents and historical policies?
Ernie Shaghalian, Chair of IIARI’s Government Affairs Committee, breaks down the legislation, its impact, and why those decades-old policies may matter more than ever.

Read the full legislative update: https://buff.ly/nXs862p

09/23/2026

⛳ The IIARI Annual Golf Event is almost here!

Join us October 5th at Alpine Country Club for a great day of golf, networking, and fun, hosted by the IIARI Emerging Leaders!

🏌️ Don’t miss out - gather your foursome and register today!
Register Here: https://buff.ly/R8qaAIk

☕ And don’t forget to bring a new, unopened coffee donation to support Amos House!

09/23/2026

We loved having DeCotis Specialty Insurance at our first ever women's summit!

Ludmila Koval and Jocelyn Dewey had a great time attending the first-ever Independent Insurance Agents of Rhode Island Women in Insurance Leadership Summit, where DeCotis was proud to be a gold sponsor! It was a wonderful opportunity to exchange fresh insights and practical career growth strategies with peers making an impact across the industry.

We’re proud to support initiatives that empower female insurance professionals and look forward to continuing these conversations at the next event.

09/23/2026

We could not have done this without Beacon Mutual Insurance Company!

09/23/2026

We are so thankful to everyone who participated in our first Women’s Summit!

09/22/2026

09/22/2026

What an incredible day! 🩷

A huge thank you to everyone who attended and helped make our Women in Insurance Leadership Summit such a meaningful and inspiring event!

We are so grateful to our speakers, panelists, sponsors, exhibitors, attendees, and everyone behind the scenes who helped bring the day together. It was wonderful to see so many amazing women come together to connect, learn, share experiences, and support one another.

Thank you for being part of such a special day. We hope you left feeling inspired, empowered, and ready to keep making an impact! ✨

09/17/2026

Our first women’s summit is underway!!

09/15/2026

Recent flooding across Rhode Island has left many homeowners wondering what their insurance may - and may not - cover.

IIARI’s Mark Male, was recently interviewed by WPRI 12 to discuss the recent flooding and what Rhode Island homeowners should know about flood damage and insurance coverage.

It’s an important reminder to understand your coverage and talk with your independent insurance agent about how you can be better prepared.

Check out Mark’s interview and the full WPRI 12 12 story below!
🔗 https://buff.ly/jxM6EFZ

09/15/2026

🌧️ Talking about yesterday’s flooding here in Rhode Island.

Today, Cate McNeil from WPRI 12 stopped by to meet with Mark and discuss yesterday’s flooding and its impact on our community.

We appreciate Cate taking the time to visit and talk about an issue that matters to Rhode Islanders.