IIAV NEWSLETTER

Independent Insurance Agents of Virginia


January 2011
WELCOME

AGENCY:
  - ADMOR Insurance, Virginia Beach, District 2 
  - Engle, Paxson & Hawthorne, Leesburg, District 6
  - James Insurance Agency of Virginia, Inc, Whitestone, District 1 
  - Judkins Insurance Agency, LLC, Ridgeway, District 7
  - VA Automobile Dealers Services, Inc., Richmond, District 3

 
FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT AND CEO
Whether or not your agency sells health insurance, there’s a lot about the federal law that should give you pause. First, if you’re an employer, the ever increasing costs of providing health insurance coverage to employees is a monumental expense.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/via-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=132722&issueID=24262 to view the full article online.

 
STATE & NATIONAL NEWS
The State Corporation Commission (SCC) has appointed Jacqueline K. Cunningham to serve as Virginia's 13th Commissioner of Insurance in the 104-year history of the SCC's regulation of the insurance industry.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/via-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=132723&issueID=24262 to view the full article online.

 
The Big "I" staff has done extensive work on certificates of insurance to date, and, with the recent ACORD changes, it would appear more is to come in this area.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/via-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=133013&issueID=24262 to view the full article online.

 
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) invited Bob Rusbuldt to participate in a video on flood insurance with Ed Connor, the Acting Federal Insurance & Mitigation Administrator at FEMA (which oversees the National Flood Insurance Program).

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/via-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=133717&issueID=24262 to view the full article online.

 
IIAV NEWS
This is the twenty-sixth in our series of conversations with former leaders of Independent Insurance Agents of Virginia. Steve Harris served as IIAV Chairman of the Board having been elected in 2004 at the convention in Williamsburg, VA.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/via-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=132726&issueID=24262 to view the full article online.

 
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%.
 
Congratulations to Jennifer Saunders, IIAV/VFSC's E&O Account Manager on the recent birth of her daughter. Meadow Marie was born on December 6th weighing 7 lbs 8 ozs and 19 inches long. Mother and baby are doing well!
 
Fed Ex Field "only" seats over 90,000 football fans, so what are the odds that IIAV President and CEO Bob Bradshaw (aka Redskins fan) would pull his car right up next to IIAV Young Agents Chair – Jason Priest (aka Eagles fan) at the November 15 game?

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/via-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=133014&issueID=24262 to view the full article online.

 
UPCOMING EVENTS
February 2-3 - Every year, when the General Assembly is in session, attendees gather to learn, network and mingle with Virginia's legislators. Join us to promote insurance legislation by registering today or becoming a sponsor of this important event.

Visit http://www.iiaba.net/VA/06_EventsConferences/NAV_ECEventsRecurring2?ContentPreference=VA&ActiveState=VA&ActiveTab=NA&ContentLevel1=EVTCONF&ContentLevel2=EVTREC2 to view the full article online.

 
June 19-21 - Our 2011 convention at The Homestead will be a time for education, networking and fun. Come and enjoy the annual trade show; we expect to have 60 vendors.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/via-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=133738&issueID=24262 to view the full article online.

 
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.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/via-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=132729&issueID=24262 to view the full article online.

 
Carol Barnette of S.L. Nusbaum Insurance Agency in Norfolk, Virginia, began her career in insurance at an early age. A family friend, Fred Martin, owned an insurance agency, and one summer Carol’s Dad suggested that she apply for a job there.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/via-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=132733&issueID=24262 to view the full article online.

 
The AIAM program covers the full psychology of customer relationship management, workflow management, as well as how to apply the information on a day-to-day basis.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/via-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=133746&issueID=24262 to view the full article online.

 
Moving into a supervisor or managerial role soon? The Associate in Insurance Supervisory Management program (AISM) may be just for you.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/via-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=133747&issueID=24262 to view the full article online.

 
How would you like to enhance your sales techniques, increase commission revenue and have a support system while learning the art of selling?

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/via-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=133748&issueID=24262 to view the full article online.

 
Congratulations to these individuals who just finished VAIA’s P&C Pre-Licensing class.

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- Ms. Amanda Ballve, ACSR, Armfield Harrison & Thomas, Inc.
- Ms. Lindsey DeJarnette, ACSR, James A Scott Insurance
- Ms. Janadel Harris, ACSR, Armfield, Harrison & Thomas
- Ms. Brenda Partlow, ACSR, Partlow Insurance Agency
- Ms. Jennifer Prater, ACSR, Trustpoint Insurance

 
VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AGENTS
What if Virginia Association of Insurance Agents earned a donation every time you searched the Internet? Or how about if a percentage of every purchase you made online went to support our cause? Well, now it can!

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/via-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=132728&issueID=24262 to view the full article online.

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

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PRESS RELEASES
November 23 - A.M. Best Company reaffirmed the A- ("Excellent") rating of GUARD Insurance Group.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/via-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=132740&issueID=24262 to view the full article online.

 
December 22 - The Virginia Department of Emergency Management would like you to be aware of these winter safety tips.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/via-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=133884&issueID=24262 to view the full article online.