IIAV NEWSLETTER

Independent Insurance Agents of Virginia


May 2011
WELCOME

AGENCY:
- Barnes Insurance Group, Powhatan, District 4
ASSOCIATE:
- Patriot National Insurance Group,  Fort Lauderdale, FL
- First National Brokerage Corp., Richmond, VA
- Brant-Interactive LLC, Vienna, VA

 
FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT AND CEO
If you would like to make a difference in your profession and industry, I hope you will consider volunteering to serve on one of IIAV’s important committees.

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STATE & NATIONAL NEWS
Big "I" applauds repeal of onerous reporting requirement.

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IIAV NEWS
On March 9, the IIAV Technical Committee, other interested agents, Bob Bradshaw and I met with the Virginia Bureau of Insurance.

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IIAV Young Agent Jill Roth made sure that none of the members attending the National Legislative Conference (NLC) were bored and scheduled appointments throughout the day with 10 legislators.

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We hope that you have registered to attend the IIAV Convention at The Homestead June 19th through the 21st as we have a wide range of educational sessions, updates on our national association, a sold-out exhibition hall and excellent networking opportunities mixed in with a little bit of fun.

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This is the thirtieth in our series of conversations with former leaders of Independent Insurance Agents of Virginia. Mike Funkhouser served as IIAV Chairman of the Board after being elected in 2006 at the convention at The Homestead.

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VAPAC is the state political action committee which collects funds from the general membership for distribution to candidates who have a proven interest in and support for insurance legislation; it studies voting records and accepts contribution recommendations from the Legislative Committee.

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UPCOMING EVENTS
The Green Boys, a local Fredericksburg/Richmond bluegrass band will be performing at VAIA’s surf and turf wine tasting. Enjoy a glass of wine on the patio while catching up with friends and listening to some great music.

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The 113th Annual Convention at The Homestead is now less than two months away! The trade show is sold out but we do have the ability to add more booths if necessary.

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Colonial Downs on June 28th and Washington Nationals on September 24th!

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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 800-288-4428.

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Starting in 2011, completing the free online Ethical Guidelines for Insurance Professionals (Ethics 311) is a requirement for all The Institutes' associate designation programs (AAI, AIC, ARM, AU, etc.).

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Brenda Partlow of Partlow Insurance Agency in Winchester began her insurance career in 1986 on the West Coast. After relocating to California for her husband’s job, Brenda began working in the Personal lines department at an independent insurance agency.

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Congratulations to Ms. Lisa Vinson with Towne Insurance; Ms. Heather Roach with Blue Ridge Insurance Services; and Ms. Lisa Anne Gaylor with Bankers Insurance who recently earned the Accredited Customer Service Representative (ACSR) designation!
 
VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AGENTS
Virginia Association of Insurance Agents has been busy promoting insurance literacy and career opportunities to Virginia communities.

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Congratulations to these individuals who completed VAIA’s P&C pre-licensing course.

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

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PRESS RELEASES
This communication serves to apprise companies and interested parties of the Bureau of Insurance’s (Bureau) findings and recommendations relating to a potential request by Virginia for an adjustment to the 80% Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) standard applicable to comprehensive medical products in the Virginia individual market.

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As the consumer division of Health Advocate™, Inc.—the nation’s leading independent healthcare advocacy and assistance company—Health Proponent can help your family, and your client families, resolve healthcare and insurance-related issues.

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William (Bill) A. McPherson Jr., a founding partner in Savage & McPherson Insurance Agency Inc. passed away on March 31, 2011.

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