Instructor Profiles

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Mark A Palinkas

CIC

Mark is currently employed as a Commercial Underwriter & Marketing Representative with the Oswego County Mutual Insurance Company of Parish, NY. Mark received his Certified Insurance Counselor designation in 1995 and obtained his Certificate of General Insurance in 1991. Mark continues to maintain a valid New York State insurance broker's license and has been an active instructor for CIC and CISR institutes since 2001. He is the Educational Consultant for CIC institutes conducted in New York and current resides in Hastings, NY.

Mark A Palinkas

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February 2026

March 2026

04 Mar
  • Mar. 4–5, 2026

2026-2027 CIC AM | Agency Management Institute Webinar ^AZ ^UN

Instructor(s): Brian Bartosh, CIC, LUTCF , Bruce M McCreadie, CIC, CPIA, AAI , Mark A Palinkas, CIC

Rate: $430.00

Class Type: Webinar

Non Member Rate: $430.00

Credits: 15 BR, C1, C3, LA, LB, LSB, PA, PC
**Approved for the NYS regulations for ethics and professionalism (1) and for insurance law (1).

Location: Webinar

^AZ^UN–This course has been approved for E&O loss prevention credit by Allianz and Utica Mutual.