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THIS ISSUE
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WELCOME
Agency Members:
- Hedges Insurance Agency, LLC; Lynchburg; District4
- Rhino Insurance Agency; Richmond; District 3
 
FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT AND CEO
Six years ago, I fell into a job at IIAV as Education Marketing Coordinator. That is how you get into the insurance industry or a trade association that represents it, right? I graduated from Randolph-Macon College eager to start a career in the business world.
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STATE & NATIONAL NEWS
Bill would extend TRIA for seven years and includes agent licensing reform.
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Congratulations to Ryan Andrew of The Andrew Agency, for receiving a scholarship from IIABA to attend the National Young Agents’ Leadership Institute in Michigan.
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A lot has happened in our first year. Here are just a few highlights...
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If you are looking for videos to enhance your website, the National Preparedness Community has developed a wide range of consumer informational videos that you can link to.
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IRS.gov has information about the health care law and its effect on your taxes.
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Each year the IRS mails millions of notices. Here’s what you should do if you receive a notice from the IRS.
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IIAV NEWS
With the proliferation and news about rideshare services, IIAV suggests that both riders and drivers should be concerned about the risk of such services in case of an accident.
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The "Young Agent of the Year Award" was established to recognize the outstanding contributions of a young agent member (under 41 years of age or in the insurance business less than 5 years).
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Stewart Felvey has been appointed IIAV's representative to the Virginia Automobile Insurance Plan (VAIP) Board of Governors.
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We would like to thank the following individuals for serving on IIABA Committees and/or Board of Directors in 2013-2014, and have asked each of them to continue their service for another year.
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VAPAC – IIAV's Political Affairs Committee – identifies and assists legislators who believe in the insurance industry and works to assist them in winning their elections throughout the state.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Mark your calendar for these upcoming socials hosted by the Young Agents’ Committee.
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The 2014 IIAV Young Agents’ Conference is getting closer. This year’s event is taking place on October 9-10 in Virginia Beach at the Sheraton Virginia Beach. We are also celebrating our 10th Anniversary!
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EDUCATION
Sign up for classes and 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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VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AGENTS
Even in the summer months, Virginia Association of Insurance Agents finds a way to keep itself busy. VAIA’s Board of Directors is putting together scholarship program that will be unveiled in the upcoming months.
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IIAV MEMBER RESOURCES
Tip by Monty Dise
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Affinity HR Group answers questions about benefits, hiring and other employee issues.
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In the post-recession economy, companies have had to re-think their business strategies in order to maintain their market position. As part of this evaluation, many are finding that they need to make changes in how members of the sales force are compensated.
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E&O SPOTLIGHT
Recently, industry news publications covered the settlement of the largest E&O claim that we’ve heard of — a whopping $48 million claim.
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PRESS RELEASES
George Drummond Duvall, beloved husband, father, son, and brother, went to be with His Lord on July 9, 2014.
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The Central Insurance Companies has announced the promotion of Timothy L. Rauch, CPCU, AIM, ARM to Vice President of Marketing for both Central Mutual and All America Insurance Companies.
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J.M. Wilson is proud to announce the promotion of Erin Dey, to Director of Sales and Agency Relations and the promotion of Roxanne Barry, to Director of Property and Casualty Underwriting.
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Markel Corporation has appointed Thomas K. "Smitty" Smith to the newly created position of Chief Marketing Officer.
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