IIAV NEWSLETTER

Independent Insurance Agents of Virginia


August 2011
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FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT AND CEO
We just got our renewal notice to belong to the Virginia Chamber of Commerce. This is an organization that we have been a member of for a very long time and that we work with actively in the Virginia General Assembly.

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STATE & NATIONAL NEWS
Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America, Inc., has appointed Jill Roth as a member of the Young Agents Committee to serve for one year, beginning Sept. 1, 2011 and ending Aug. 31, 2012.

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IIAV NEWS
Asking rhetorically "Why would you NOT want an immediate sales force of 30,000 agents helping direct consumers to the insurance plan that best meets their needs?" the Independent Insurance Agents of Virginia was the only agent organization to respond to the Virginia Health Reform Initiative (VHRI) Advisory Council’s 2nd Memorandum on the future of Virginia’s Health Benefit Exchange.

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You may have heard that MetLife is offering a one-year free auto policy to anyone who purchases or leases a 2010, 2011 or 2012 GM vehicle. This offer is being piloted in the states of Oregon and Washington.

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In the coming month or two, you may receive an email or phone call from a research firm asking questions about your membership in the Big "I." This will be a sponsored research project where we truly want to receive your opinion on the value of your membership and our services, and what direction you would like to see the association going.

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Do you have an employee or co-worker that goes above and beyond in the workplace and whose hard work you would like to recognize? Show your appreciation by nominating them to be the 2011 IIAV ACSR or Young Agent of the Year.

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IIAV presented its 2011 awards to these winners during the IIAV Annual Convention held June 19-21, 2011 at The Homestead in Hot Springs, Va.

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IIAV concluded their 113th annual convention with more than 300 attendees, a sold out industry exhibition and by announcing a new endorsed program providing data breach coverage for both member agencies and their clients.

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This is the 33rd in our series of conversations with former leaders of Independent Insurance Agents of Virginia. Cindy Amick served as IIAV Chairman of the Board after being elected in 2008 at the convention in Norfolk.

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VAPAC is the state political action committee that 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
IIAV has partnered with Insurance Skills Center to bring members farm education to help them grow its book of business and understand this marketplace.

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IIAV Young Agents will be headed to Nationals Park on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011 to watch the Washington Nationals take on the Atlanta Braves.

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This year IIAV’s Annual ACSR Tribute Day will be held on Oct. 14, 2011 at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. Make sure you mark your calendars for this wonderful event.

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Don’t miss out on one of IIAV’s premiere events of the year. The Annual Young Agents Conference will take place Oct. 20-21, 2011 at the Norfolk Waterside Marriot in Norfolk, Va.

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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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Doris Hill with Armfield, Harrison & Thomas Insurance has called Northern Virginia home for most her life.

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Charlyne Meinhard is an experienced professional in innovation, leadership, and change readiness. Her specialties include strategic planning, performance improvement, organization development, executive coaching, succession planning and knowledge transfer.

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Are you the individual at your office that manages staff education and training needs? And do you wish there were a simpler way to get employees trained in a timely manner on interesting topics?

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VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AGENTS
Congratulations to these individuals who completed the Virginia Association of Insurance Agents’ P&C pre-licensing course.

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PRESS RELEASES
George R. Pocock Sr., 78, passed away at his home in Mathews, Va., on Tuesday, June 28, 2011, surrounded by his loved ones.

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Richard "Benny" Arnold passed away July 1, 2011 at the age of 67 after a long battle with kidney and heart disease.

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