Archive | Advertise | Printer Friendly | www.iiav.com October 2010
THIS ISSUE
WELCOME

New Agency Members:
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Bedrock Insurance LLC, Chantilly, District 5
  -  Blue Ridge Agency Network; Charleston, WV
  -  Cedar General Insurance Agency; Arlington; District 5 
  -  Dominion Capital Insurance LLC; Glen Allen; District 3
  -  Morris & Young Insurance Agency, Portsmouth, District 2 
New Associate Members:
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Accident Insurance Co., Inc.; Irmo, SC
  -  BerkleyNet Underwriters; Woodbridge, VA
  -  TFA Benefits; Virginia Beach, VA
  -  Virginia Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Co.; Richmond, VA

 
FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT AND CEO
Take a look at the IIAV newsletter’s new look. I believe you’ll be impressed. Many progressive associations are changing their print newsletters to respond to reading habits of professionals who receive news electronically.
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STATE & NATIONAL NEWS
The death of a loved one is difficult, not only emotionally, but often financially. Life insurance is designed to help meet financial obligations following someone’s death.
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Only 224 independent agencies throughout the U.S. qualified for inclusion in the Best Practices Study and more than 1,200 were nominated this year. Ten Virginia agencies were selected.
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The Big "I"’s Agents Council for Technology (ACT) has released a prototype agency information security plan to assist agencies and brokers in creating written security plans to safeguard private information of clients and employees.
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IIAV NEWS
This is the 23rd in our series of conversations with former leaders of Independent Insurance Agents of Virginia. Rick Farmar served as IIAV president after being elected in 1998 at the convention at The Homestead in Hot Springs, Va.
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On Sept. 17, Virginia ACSR’s were recognized at the 2010 IIAV Annual ACSR Tribute Day at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond. The focus of the event was fine arts.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Oct. 21-22 - Come take advantage of all IIAV’s Young Agent Conference has to offer. This year’s conference will be held at Wintergreen resort in Wintergreen, Va.
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Nov. 10 - Support the Insurance and Financial Services Program at Old Dominion University and honor your peers who have completed significant educational achievement.
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Don’t miss out on these upcoming young agent events: On Dec. 3, make plans to attend the IIAV Young Agent Holiday Social/Company Appreciation Party. Also make plans to volunteer at the Junior Achievement Finance Park on Dec. 17.
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EDUCATION
Sign up for classes & events online at www.iiav.com. To register at member prices, you MUST enter your member id and password. If you do not have this information, please call IIAV at 1-800-288-4428.
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Marilyn Donohoe of McLean Insurance Agency in Potomac Falls, Va., has been in the insurance industry for more than 25 years. She graduated from the Lincoln School of Commerce in Lincoln, Neb. and began her career in insurance right after graduation.
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Oct. 27 - When it comes to number of questions received by the Big "I" Virtual University, no other industry topic comes close to certificates of insurance and related issues.
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The Big "I" Virtual University can get your CE credits taken care of online.
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We are in the midst of preparing for another year of great educational opportunities here at IIAV. The AIAM, AIP and AISM programs will be offered again in 2011.
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VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AGENTS
VAIA will be offering both P&C and L&H pre-licensing classes in Chesapeake and Richmond.
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The Insurance Career Center will continue to be a resource to post openings for experienced insurance professionals. However, InVEST is now starting to promote the Insurance Career Center to high schools and colleges with insurance programs.
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Congratulations to the individuals who just finished VAIA’s pre-licensing classes.
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VAIA is a 501 (c)(3) education foundation started in 2004 with the mission of recruiting the next generation into the insurance industry through education, training and career services.
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E&O SPOTLIGHT
E&O exposure can be created by anyone in the agency, including owners and managers, producers and CSRs. Take a look at these easy-to-use tips targeted at different positions to help reduce E&O exposure in your agencies.
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