IIAV NEWSLETTER

Independent Insurance Agents of Virginia


November 2013
The Hartford Insurance Group
WELCOME

New IIAV Agency Members:
 - ATLM Insurance; Charlottesville; District 6
 - The Capitol Group Risk Management; Richmond; District 3
 - Hammond Insurance Services Inc.; Palmyra; District 6

New IIAV Associate Members:
 - Colonial Driving; South Chesterfield, VA
 - Zywave Inc.; Milwaukee, WI

 
FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT AND CEO
The headline caught my attention. According to the article, the United States "could see a shortfall of 35,000 pilots in the next 20 years." Frankly, name me a profession that’s NOT concerned about future employment prospects.

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Johnson & Johnson
STATE & NATIONAL NEWS
Delegate Sickles – D-43rd District, currently serves on the Health, Welfare and Institutions Committee that generally hears health insurance legislation and has been a strong supporter of independent insurance agencies for years.

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For every petroleum marketer in Virginia, risk management is a top priority. In order to fulfill our role of fueling Virginia’s economy, we have to navigate many challenges, including underground and above ground petroleum storage tanks, tank monitoring and spill prevention, to name just a few.

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Gift is largest in the program’s 43-year history.

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IIAV NEWS
For this year, the portion of dues that is NOT deductible as a business expense (due to our lobbying efforts) is 11.72 percent.

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More than 6,000 people in one place all looking for products to improve and protect their homes seemed like a good place to promote the independent agency system.

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This is the 35th of our series of conversations with former leaders of Independent Insurance Agents of Virginia. John Watson served as IIAV Chairman of the Board, having been elected in 2011 at the convention in Hot Springs at The Homestead.

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IIAV presented its 2013 Young Agent of the Year award to Matt Slye, Middle Peninsula Insurance and Financial Services, Williamsburg, VA, at the IIAV Annual Young Agents’ Conference.

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IIAV just wrapped up its annual Young Agents’ Conference. The event took place on October 3-4, 2013 at the Holiday Inn & Suites North Beach in Virginia Beach, VA.

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UPCOMING EVENTS
You are cordially invited to the 6th Annual IIAV Young Agents’ Holiday & Company Appreciation Party.

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Ever wonder what happens when you turn in a claim? IIAV's Young Agents' Committee is hosting a Claims Panel on November 14 at 3:30 p.m. at IIAV in Richmond, 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 1-800-288-4428.

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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
InVEST and VAIA signed up 55 new teachers for its programs.

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

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In the work we do to help companies enhance their employee engagement programs, we are often asked for ideas on effective but inexpensive employee incentives. Here are 10 cost-effective and creative employee incentive ideas for companies of all sizes.

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E&O SPOTLIGHT
You placed the business in an approved market per your agency's market selection process. In placing the business, you informed your client of the available options with alternate markets, and if the policy was assessable, provided full details.

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Olivia, a CSR for Joust Insurance Agency, has been placing coverage for P&G Construction for a number of years with Heritage Insurance. Joust has a membership with AMBest.com and receives regular updates on the rating of its carriers.

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PRESS RELEASES
"Insurance Made Simple" will help consumers manage insurance policies and costs.

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The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc., has named Greg Leffard president of Hanover Professional Portfolio, responsible for the company’s E&O businesses.

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The Central Insurance Companies was recently awarded the prestigious Best Practices Award of Excellence from the National Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big "I").

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Atlantic Specialty Lines, Inc.
Apogee Insurance Group
Harleysville Insurance Companies
Gateway Specialty Insurance
Commonwealth Underwriters Ltd
IIAV Partners
We asked: "The enrollment of the Affordable Care Act started October 1st for coverages to begin January 1st. Are you experiencing an increase in consumer inquiries about this?"

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