IIAV NEWSLETTER

Independent Insurance Agents of Virginia


June 2012
BIIA Insurance
WELCOME

New Agency Members: 
   - Advanced Wealth Solutions LLC, Manassas, District 5
   - Bulls Eye Insurance & Fin Solutions, Fishersville, District 6
   - The Davenport Agency, LLC, Manassas, District 5
   - Harlow Insurance Assocs Inc, Buchanan, District 7
   - Neser Insurance Agency LLC, Chesapeake, District 2
   - The Noland Insurance Agency, Warrenton, District 6
   - NPB Insurance Services, Inc., Bristol, District 7

 
All of the plans have been made for our 114th annual convention and trade show at the Virginia Beach Hilton Oceanfront June 17-19.


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FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT AND CEO
If you’re looking for a way to get a quick update on company products, make sure you attend the IIAV Exhibition and SOLD OUT trade show at the Virginia Beach Hilton on Monday afternoon – June 18.

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STATE & NATIONAL NEWS
Brian McSherry calls for the continuation of a robust crop insurance program.

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The successful rehabilitation of Shenandoah Life Insurance Company has allowed the State Corporation Commission (SCC) to end its three-year receivership of the Roanoke-based insurer.

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The State Corporation Commission (SCC) urges Virginia investors to carefully review crowdfunding investment opportunities, as these no longer fall under pre-sale disclosure review by Virginia state securities regulators.

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IIAV NEWS
The "village" of Powhatan is actually the county seat. The grand old court house is the most significant structure along this route. Many of the former mercantile buildings, shops and residential dwellings have been thoroughly remodeled and refurbished.

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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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Apogee Insurance Group
UPCOMING EVENTS
Mark your calendar for the 4th Annual Colonial Downs Evening hosted by the IIAV Young Agents on Thursday, July 19, 2012. The event starts at 6:45 p.m.

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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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Jan Harris with AH&T Insurance has a familiar story of how she started in the insurance industry. She accidently fell into the industry in mid-2001 and has stayed ever since.

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Earn 14 OGI and 5 L&R VA CE Credits with IIAV's Associate in Insurance Account Management Classes!

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IIAV offers the Associate in Insurance Supervisory Management (AISM) program to help insurance professionals become the best supervisors and managers they can be.

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VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AGENTS
Are you interested in obtaining the Personal Lines ACSR designation or looking for classes within the personal lines realm? Then do not miss VAIA’s Personal Lines Week, taking place June 11-15 in Richmond, Va.

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Congratulations to these individuals who have completed VAIA’s Pre-Licensing course.

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Thank you to everyone who attended the 2nd annual VAIA Vino Evening on May 18 at Adams International School in Goochland.

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The Insurance Career Center continues to be a resource to post openings for full-time, part-time and internship positions within the insurance industry.

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IIAV MEMBER RESOURCES
Health Proponent® can help you and your family ease the burden of caregiving.

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Question 1: I have to fire a long-time employee. He has stopped performing, shows up late, leaves early and has been making mistakes. What’s the best way to handle it?
Question 2: It is time for our annual performance review process. It seems stale and none of us are sure it’s changing behavior or motivating people. What do you recommend?

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E&O SPOTLIGHT
The panel counsel attorneys from Swiss Re Corporate Solutions average almost 25 years of experience in defending insurance agents' E&O claims. They have seen the good, the bad and the ugly. We asked them to provide their thoughts on the common errors they see agents make, causing them to be involved in an E&O claim.

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PRESS RELEASES
Grange Insurance recently announced that Peter McMurtrie has been named Chief Sales & Marketing Officer.

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J.M. Wilson Corporation was recently recognized with several marketing awards at the 86th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Managing General Agents (AAMGA) in San Antonio, Texas.

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Atlantic Specialty Lines, Inc.
Hanover Insurance Company
Coastal Agents Alliance
Commonwealth Underwriters Ltd
Gateway Specialty Insurance
IIAV Partners

 
We asked "Currently, many risks and classes of business permit the exclusion of corporate officers/partners and other exclusions. Do you favor implementing an "ALL IN" Workers Compensation system?"

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