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AGENCIES:
Blue Ridge Insurance Services	Harrisonburg	District 6

ASSOCIATES:
Kinsale Insurance Company	Richmond, VA
Aflac Broker Solutions VA/WV	Glen Allen, VA
Amwins	Charlotte, NC

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From the Desk of the President & CEO

August? Say it isn’t true!

Summer just can’t be over yet! I refuse to accept it, but it is just so darn hot. A touch of fall wouldn’t hurt right now. Of course, I heard this morning about tropical storm Fred. The storms are coming! Get ready!

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IIAV Member Resources

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MEMBER BENEFIT SPOTLIGHT: BIG "I" JOBS

A new newsletter item this year, our Member Benefit Spotlight aims to help you build your agency using the tools at hand through Big "I" membership, by reminding you of benefits you may have forgotten about. If you need help finding the benefits most in line with the priorities of your agency, you can always contact IIAV’s Membership Director Don Bragg at dbragg@iiav.com or 804-747-9300.

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AFFINITY HR GROUP'S MID-YEAR 2021 LABOR MARKET SUMMARY

Job openings and separations are on the rise but hiring is not. So many workers have lefttheir jobs that economists are calling it the “great resignation."

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The Security You Need. The Name You Trust.

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies are rated A+ “Superior” by A.M. Best (as of July 26, 2023) and backed by the financial strength of our ultimate parent, Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. In Virginia, we offer a full product suite for your commercial clients that includes a Businessowner’s Policy (with typical limits up to $20 million; $50 million for select classes), Commercial Auto, Commercial Umbrella, Professional Liability, and Workers’ Compensation. “Pay-as-you-go” billing options are also featured.

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State & National News

The notice to Write-Your-Own insurance companies stated the anticipated quoting and policy issuance for Phase 1 of Risk Rating 2.0 policies will be available starting on Aug. 16, 2021.

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SCC OFFERS INSURANCE TIPS FOR STUDENTS HEADING TO COLLEGE

After anywhere from months to more than a year of virtual learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many students will soon be heading to college campuses for in-person instruction during the fall semester. In addition to new courses, teachers, friends, surroundings and living accommodations, it also can mean new insurance needs.

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CITY OF ALEXANDRIA'S ANNUAL NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM

The City of Alexandria released its annual National Flood Insurance Program - Community Ratings System outreach effort. The document provides IIAV members convenient contact information and a description of how the city can assist them with information regarding properties that are in or near a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) in the City of Alexandria.

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BIG ‘I’ APPLAUDS REINTRODUCTION OF FLOOD INSURANCE BILL IN HOUSE

Legislation would ensure private policies satisfy NFIP continuous coverage requirements.

The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”) [today] applauded Reps. Kathy Castor (D-Florida) and Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-Missouri) for introducing H.R. 4699, the “Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act.” The legislation would allow for private flood insurance to satisfy National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) continuous coverage requirements.

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DRIVE SMART VIRGINIA

August is a great time to gear up for Bicyclist and Pedestrian Awareness Month and plan for Labor Day safe driving. Help Drive Smart Virginia by sharing the Designate B4U Celebrate Labor Day Graphics. These graphics can be used in social media posts, on websites, in newsletters and emails, etc. Get creative and get the message across!

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IIAV News

IIAV MEMBERS TO SERVE ON 2021-2022 IIABA BOARD OF DIRECTORS & COMMITTEES

The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America, Inc. announced last month their 2021-2022 Board of Directors and Committees. Among those named to serve were three members of the Independent Insurance Agents of Virginia.

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IIAV DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS, NICOLE MCALLISTER, NAMED TO VSAE DIVERSITY TASK FORCE

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I’m in Control of My Future, Are YOU?

Going independent was a challenge, but my partnership made it possible. Agents that join Smart Choice retain ownership of existing and future policies. That’s right, agents keep what they already have, what they write and give up nothing. Agents pay no startup fees, monthly fees, maintenance fees, or exit fees, ever. Agents can utilize our support when they need carrier access or our expertise.

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Upcoming Events

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Education

IIAV OFFERING A NEW DESIGNATION: COMMERCIAL LINES COVERAGE SPECIALIST (CLCS)

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IIAV's Education Connection will now be a monthly email subscription unlike the prior weekly email blasts. We have made a few changes to the functionality of the page and hope that these changes will benefit our subscribers by providing easier access to the information in the Education Connection.

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The Virginia Commonwealth University RMI Program invites IIAV to join them on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 from 9:00 to 10:00 am for their next RISK MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE TRENDS TALKS. Sessions are held virtually and their goal with the Trends Talks is to bring together risk management and insurance professionals from diverse industry sectors to share and learn about trends, issues, and current events impacting our industry.

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