IIAV NEWSLETTER

Independent Insurance Agents of Virginia


December 2010
WELCOME

AGENCY:
  - Atlantic Charter Insurance, Virginia Beach, District 2
  - Hamilton Insurance Agency, Oakton, District 5
ASSOCIATE:
  - Health Advocate, Inc., Plymouth Meeting, PA
  - U.S. Insurance, Jacksonville, FL

 
FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT AND CEO
Despite what William H. Talley, VI says, the future of our industry and association looks great! I recently attended the IIAV Young Agents Conference in Wintergreen and was struck by the professionalism and dedication of those who attended the conference.

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STATE & NATIONAL NEWS
Repeal reform? No thanks, say health insurers, drugmakers and others looking for a clearer picture of the healthcare market after the bruising passage of the controversial overhaul law.

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The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) bestowed its President’s Award for Distinguished NAIC Member Leadership to Virginia Insurance Commissioner Alfred W. Gross.

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Everywhere you go, everyone is talking about social networking. What is going on, and what can it do for your agency?

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IIAV NEWS
This is the 25th in our series of conversations with former leaders of Independent Insurance Agents of Virginia. H. Powers Thomas served as IIAV Chairman of the Board after being elected in 1996 at the convention at Hilton Head, SC.

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A portion of your IIAV dues may be deductible as ordinary and necessary business expense; however, they are not deductible as a charitable contribution. To the extent that IIAV and IIABA engage in lobbying, that portion of the dues is not deductible as ordinary and necessary business expense. The non-deductible portion of dues for 2010 is 12%.
 
UPCOMING EVENTS
December 17 — IIAV will be providing volunteers on December 17 to help students navigate their way through Finance Park. Volunteers will need to arrive at 8 a.m. for training.

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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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Another biennium comes to a close on December 31, 2010. Make sure that you are compliant with all of your C.E. credits so you don’t lose your license or have to pay a fine.

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From now until December 31, 2010, ACSR cross-credits are available for completing select CISR Modules. After that, waivers to/from ACSR/CISR will no longer be provided.

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IIAV's designation programs are back in full force. If you have been waiting to take one of these programs, make sure you sign up.

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Alice Clements was not sure what she was getting herself into when she took a position at Hanckel Citizens Insurance Corp., in Charlottesville, VA.

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- Ms. Gypsy Phelps, ACSR, Bank Services Insurance
- Ms. Jenny Pierce, ACSR, Willis HRH
- Ms. Jennifer Prater, ACSR, Trustpoint Insurance, LLC
- Ms. Lois Rogers, ACSR, Jim McMillan Insurance

 
VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AGENTS
VAIA raised $135.82 through GoodSearch from September 2009–September 2010. Thank you to everyone who searched and shopped through this site for VAIA. If you don’t use GoodSearch for VAIA, it is simple to get started.

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Job site offers new capabilities, including "featured employer" status.

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On November 9, VAIA participated in Henrico Public Schools’ Annual College & Career Night at Highland Springs High School.

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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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PRESS RELEASES
October 27 - The crisp air of autumn means more than just changing leaves outside.

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October 29 - The National African-American Insurance Association (NAAIA) recently held its 12th annual National Conference, themed "The Road Ahead," in Dallas, TX.

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Northern Neck Insurance Company recently held a Young Agents Meeting and invited a dozen or more of our Young Agents that represent agencies across the state, from the Chesapeake Bay to the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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