CPCU, CIC, CRM, CRIS, AAI, ARM, AIS, MLIS, AFIS
Lyon is the founder and principal of Lyon Consulting Services LLC, an independent consulting and educational firm. He utilizes his 35 years of expertise and experience associated with owning, operating and managing an independent insurance agency in northern New Jersey. In addition, Lyon has served as the regional director of education and regional vice president in charge of personal lines for the insurance division of a dynamic banking institution. He has earned his Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter, Certified Insurance Counselor, Certified Risk Managers, Accredited Adviser in Insurance, Associate in Risk Management, Associate in Insurance Services, Construction Risk Insurance Specialist and Management Liability Insurance Specialist designations. Lyon conducts more than 150 insurance-related classes each year for agencies and companies throughout the U.S. He works regularly with the Professional Insurance Agents of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and New Hampshire along with the Society of CIC. His fast-paced, unique teaching style, makes him a favorite among seminar attendees.
CIC, CPCU, AAI, AIS
John Dismukes has been involved in the insurance business since 1967. He has worked for an insurance company as a marketing representative, independent insurance agent, and served as Director of Education for the Independent Insurance Agents of Oklahoma from 1996 to July 2000. John received his CPCU designation in 1977, his AAI designation in 1984, and his CIC designation in 1994, and his AIS designation in 2000. He has served as President of the Independent Insurance Agents of Greater Tulsa and President of the Northeastern Oklahoma Chapter of CPCU. John is a National Faculty member of The National Alliance and serves as Educational Consultant.John formed his own independent training and consulting firm in 1998, and now conducts educational seminars all over the United States. In addition, he provides consulting services, expert witness services, and insurance agency valuations to agencies and companies.
MSFS, MSM, MA, CLU, ChFC, CLF
David Pierce is an Assistant Professor & CLU Program Director at The American College of Financial Services. He is a 40-year veteran of the insurance and financial services industry, progressing through the ranks from Agent and Advisor to CEO. He built successful teams and winning strategies in sales, management, marketing, communication, and leadership throughout the United States, Southeast Asia, India, and New Zealand.
CIC, CKC
With over 30 years in agency ownership and management, complimented by a background in company commercial underwriting and cluster creation/management, Sara brings a wealth of industry experience and knowledge to the table. Her vast experience coupled with a keen sense of the dynamics of efficiency, and its impact on productivity uniquely suits her to meet a variety of operational, management, and marketing needs in agencies today.
List of upcoming classes for instructor(s)...
Sep. 16, 2025 | Class: 1 PM-4 PM EST
Caveat Emptor! Renting Vehicles: Hired and Non-Owned Autos
Instructor(s): Steven D Lyon, CPCU, CIC, CRM, CRIS, AAI, ARM, AIS, MLIS, AFIS
Member rate:
$75.00
Credits:
3 GEN
Nonmember rate:
$150.00
Class type: Webinar
Curriculum: Gen
Location: Webinar
Oct. 1, 2025 | Class: 9 AM-12 PM EST
Emerging E&O Issues and Recent Court Cases ^AZ ^UN
Instructor(s): Steven D Lyon, CPCU, CIC, CRM, CRIS, AAI, ARM, AIS, MLIS, AFIS
Member rate:
$75.00
Credits:
3 GEN
Nonmember rate:
$150.00
Class type: Webinar
Curriculum: E&O
Location: Webinar
Nov. 5, 2025 | 11/05/2025-11/06/2025
2025 Ruble Graduate Seminar In-Person ONLY
Instructor(s): Sara Bradshaw Ray, CIC, CKC; John M Dismukes, CIC, CPCU, AAI, AIS; Steven D Lyon, CPCU, CIC, CRM, CRIS, AAI, ARM, AIS, MLIS, AFIS; David Pierce, MSFS, MSM, MA, CLU, ChFC, CLF
Rate:
$450.00
Credits:
For detailed CE information, please contact The Alliance at (800) 633-2165.
Notes:This is the In-Person only version of the concurrent Hybrid Ruble. Each topic will be worth 4 CE credits, you can mix and match with the choices on the second day. Room block is $79+taxes/fees for Wed 11/05 and Thursday 11/06: https://book.passkey.com/go/GRUB25Z
Class type: Classroom
Curriculum: CIC
Location: Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City
Nov. 5, 2025 | 11/05/2025-11/06/2025
2025 Ruble Graduate Seminar Online Webinar ONLY
Instructor(s): Steven D Lyon, CPCU, CIC, CRM, CRIS, AAI, ARM, AIS, MLIS, AFIS
Rate:
$450.00
Credits:
For detailed CE information, please contact The Alliance at (800) 633-2165.
Notes:This is the WEBINAR ONLY portion of the concurrent hybrid Ruble. Each 4 hour topic will give you 4 CE credits.
Class type: Online
Curriculum: CIC
Location: Webinar
Nov. 14, 2025 | Class: 9 AM-12 PM EST
Understanding the New NFIP
Instructor(s): Steven D Lyon, CPCU, CIC, CRM, CRIS, AAI, ARM, AIS, MLIS, AFIS
Member rate:
$75.00
Credits:
3 NFIP Flood
Nonmember rate:
$150.00
Class type: Webinar
Curriculum: Flood
Location: Webinar
Dec. 3, 2025 | Class: 9 AM-12 PM EST
Oops! I Did it Again... Errors & Omissions Claims ^AZ ^UN
Instructor(s): Steven D Lyon, CPCU, CIC, CRM, CRIS, AAI, ARM, AIS, MLIS, AFIS
Member rate:
$75.00
Credits:
3 GEN
Notes:^AZ - This course has been approved for E&O loss prevention credit by Allianz. Call the PIA E&O Department for details: 800-424-4244. ^UN - This course has been approved for E&O loss prevention credit by Utica National. Call the PIA E&O Department for details: 800-424-4244.
Nonmember rate:
$150.00
Class type: Webinar
Curriculum: E&O
Location: Webinar