IIAV NEWSLETTER

Independent Insurance Agents of Virginia


August 2013
Johnson & Johnson
WELCOME

- Purofirst of Metropolitan Washington,  Rockville, MD

 
FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT AND CEO
The IIAV Young Agent Conference is October 3-4, 2013 in Virginia Beach. I’ve attended a couple of these conferences recently, specifically because it’s fun to see the future leadership of IIAV.

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Assurant Specialty Property/American Bankers Insurance Company of Florida
STATE & NATIONAL NEWS
The website features a wealth of information about the various lines of insurance Trusted Choice agents offer their customers, as well as what differentiates Trusted Choice agents from the pack.

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Wouldn't it be great if your agency employed one of the best insurance coverage gurus in the country?

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On July 19, 2013, the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) delivered a workers' compensation loss cost filing to the Virginia State Corporation Commission, Bureau of Insurance.

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...Not Offering Affordable Coverage Under the Affordable Care Act

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Here are some steps employers can take to protect themselves from unscrupulous third-party payers. Agents are encouraged to share these with all commercial customers.

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According to NCDC's 2012 weather and climate disasters information, 2012 saw 11 weather and climate disaster events each with losses exceeding $1 billion in damages.

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IIAV NEWS
Forest Volunteer Fire Company officials, firefighters and executives from Independent Insurance Agents of Virginia (IIAV) and Fireman's Fund came together for a special public event to present $5,000 Grant to purchase critical emergency response equipment.

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On July 1, 2013, committee leadership changed over on the Young Agents' committee.

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Make your nominations now for IIAV's "Young Agent of the Year Award!"

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Deep, deep into the rolling mountain regions of southwest Virginia are sprinkled countless communities. Many were established as a result of the early boom in the coal mining industry. The Town of Haysi certainly represents just such a community.

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Thank you to everyone who attended the 5th Annual Colonial Downs Evening on July 11.

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VAPAC – IIAV’s Political Affairs Committee – identifies and assists legislators who believe in the insurance industry and works to assist them in winning their elections throughout the state.

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Commonwealth Underwriters Ltd
UPCOMING EVENTS
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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IIABA leadership has made the decision that the online learning platform (LearnCenters) of the Virtual University will be discontinued in the coming months. Here is an overview of what will take place.

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IIAV offers a variety of different designation programs that can help you with your portfolio of knowledge.

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IIAV and VAIA offer a variety of topics, even designation courses, which can be brought to your office. Make scheduling of training easier on your agency by having courses in-house.

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TAPCO Underwriters Inc
VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AGENTS
There's only a month until school starts again – which means we will have some upcoming guest speaking opportunities in local high schools.

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IIAV MEMBER RESOURCES
Affinity HR Group answers questions about benefits, hiring and other employee issues.

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As a dedicated runner who participates in running events around the country (and in Europe, as well), I am always looking to draw parallels between this passion of mine and my professional calling of helping companies manage their employees.

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E&O SPOTLIGHT
If it’s raining outside, what is the first thing you do? If you are like most people, you check to see if you have prepared by having an umbrella handy. The same could be said about an umbrella policy anytime a loss occurs.

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The Big "I" Insurance Agents Umbrella Program, underwritten by Penn National Insurance, offers the most comprehensive and affordable excess insurance protection available, packaged into one easy-to-manage policy.

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An agency's client purchased a CGL insurance policy with a $1 million limit. Notably, the client indicated on his CGL insurance application that he operated a small trucking company that hauled exclusively fresh water to various local construction sites.

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PRESS RELEASES
The Andrew Agency, Inc., recently announced that it has completed the acquisition of Samuel D. Baughman Insurance Services, Inc.

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Atlantic Specialty Lines, Inc.
Gateway Specialty Insurance
Imperial PFS. Credit Companies, Inc.
Harleysville Insurance Companies
Apogee Insurance Group
Hanover Insurance Company
IIAV Partners

 

 

 
We asked "If your agency writes life insurance products, has the agency experienced..."

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