IIAV NEWSLETTER

Independent Insurance Agents of Virginia


January 2012
WELCOME

New Agency Members:
 • Atkinson Insurance Agency, Mechanicsville, District 3
 • Fairfax Pike Insurance LLC, Stephens City, District 6
 • Flyer Insurance Agency Ldt, Sterling, District 5
 • Insurance Matters, Richmond, District 3
 • Lee Insurance LLC, Mechanicsville, District 3

New Associate Members:
• Prime Insurance Co., Chicago, IL

 
FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT AND CEO
I’m going to figure out this "social media thing"......

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STATE & NATIONAL NEWS
The State Corporation Commission has approved revisions to the premium levels charged for workers’ compensation insurance in Virginia. Workers’ compensation insurance provides medical care and wage replacement benefits to injured workers.

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The State Corporation Commission has been named receiver of Southern Title Insurance Corporation by the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond. Southern Title and the Commission determined that the receivership was necessary to protect the interests of policyholders and creditors.

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With each new year, we remind ourselves that it is time to clean out some files whether they are paper or electronic.

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IIAV NEWS
Warrenton, Va. has become something of a hotbed in the business of insurance agency buying and selling. This may come as a surprise to many. Not so much to those in Warrenton.

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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
On January 10, 2012, IIAV will be volunteering at Junior Achievement’s Finance Park in Richmond, Va.

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IIAV has arranged with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines through Pat Mckenzie of Crossroads Travel Inc. to cruise to Bermuda from Baltimore in October of 2012. We are calling this a "CE" cruise as we will teach an eight-hour E&O CE course during the days we are at sea.

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The fourth annual Insurance, Risk Management, and Financial Planning Careers Reception at Old Dominion University is Wednesday, Feb. 15 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

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We have been busy planning IIAV’s 2012 convention at the Virginia Beach Hilton from June 17 through June 19. This year’s agenda is exciting and a bit different. Our theme is "Earth, Wind and Fire....Life’s a Beach."

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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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Are you or someone in your office in need of Commercial or Personal Lines training? VAIA/IIAV is offering a webinar series for individuals who are new to either of these product lines or just need a refresher.

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Virginia Association of Insurance Agents, IIAV’s 501 (c)(3) non-profit will now be offering pre-licensing classes in Manassas. Both Life & Health and Property & Casualty will be offered.

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After graduating from James Madison University in 1999, Christina Williams began her career in insurance.

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IIAV and IIABA conferred the new Associate in Insurance Account Management (AIAM) designation on students from the Best Practice Account Management Training program.

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VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AGENTS
Virginia Association of Insurance Agents just finished a busy year and we want to share all of our accomplishments. Check out what VAIA did in 2010/2011 in its Annual Report.

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Resolutions, new goals and opportunities all go with a new year. As we enter into 2012, please make a concerted effort to support the industry that has given you a wonderful career.

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Congratulations to these individuals who completed the Virginia Association of Insurance Agents’ Property & Casualty or Life & Healthpre-licensing courses.

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Post a position on IIABA's Career Center!

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E&O SPOTLIGHT
A. M. Best Co. has upgraded the financial strength rating to A+ (Superior) from A (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings to "aa-" from "a+" of Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd (Swiss Re) and its subsidiaries.

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PRESS RELEASES
James Woodward Gallion, 72, of Victoria, Va., died on November 7, 2011.

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