IIAV NEWSLETTER

Independent Insurance Agents of Virginia


March 2014
Johnson & Johnson
WELCOME

New Agency Members:
Care Willis-Perry Insurance Agency Inc; Norfolk; District 2

New Associate Members:
The Law Offices of Paul A Samakow; Vienna, VA

 
FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT AND CEO
I was (as I'm sure most of you were) enthralled with the exceptional talent, perseverance and pride that has been demonstrated by the athletes competing in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.

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TAPCO Underwriters Inc
STATE & NATIONAL NEWS
It’s true: tax scams proliferate during the income tax filing season. This year’s season opened on Jan. 31.

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Legislation includes NARAB II language and makes needed changes to Biggert-Waters.

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IIAV NEWS
With six agency locations and 41 employees in the southwestern and central portions of Virginia, Trustpoint Insurance, LLC is one of the state’s burgeoning agencies.

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SAFECO’s Thomas Messina (also IIAV Associate Board of Directors member) presents to IIAV Chairman of the Board Bob Short a check in the amount of $5,000 for the IIAV Building Fund.

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UPCOMING EVENTS
IIAV & VAIA are looking for volunteers to help at Junior Achievement’s Finance Park on Friday, March 21 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Richmond..

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The Richmond Society of CPCU is inviting you to participate in our 2014 golf tournament. This event, held each spring at Richmond Country Club, has become a much awaited chance to network with others in our industry and to have a little fun.

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On Thursday, May 1, IIAV’s Young Agents’ Committee is hosting Cocktails for a Cause Social at Hardywood Park Brewery in Richmond to raise awareness for the Huntington’s disease Society of America.

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Join Virginia Association of Insurance Agents in honoring David Priest of Virginia Commonwealth Corp. at the VAIA Roast & Toast on Thursday, May 15, 2014 at Legacy Hall in Williamsburg.

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This annual conference, for both agencies and companies, is packed with great educational and networking opportunities, trade exhibits, social events, fun and golf.

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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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Associate in Insurance Account Management (AIAM) is a six-day course focusing on customer relationship management, workflow management, as well as how to apply the information on a day-to-day basis.

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VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AGENTS
VAIA would like to welcome two new members to its Board.

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There are some exciting events that are taking place at Old Dominion University and Virginia Commonwealth University in the month of March.

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

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The East Coast breathed a collective sigh of relief as the 2013 Hurricane Season ended with minimal impact. But flood risk doesn't end with hurricane season.

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E&O SPOTLIGHT
Recommendations for navigating the role of real estate appraiser for customers and lenders.

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Andrew was an experienced agent at a large insurance agency. Andrew placed Commercial Property coverage for his client who was a real estate developer.

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PRESS RELEASES
Hires Team of Local, Expert and Highly Specialized Underwriters.

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Plaintiff’s personal injury Attorney Paul Samakow, in Tyson’s Corner, launched a safety campaign last month.

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Atlantic Specialty Lines, Inc.
Commonwealth Underwriters Ltd
Harleysville Insurance Companies
Gateway Specialty Insurance
Apogee Insurance Group
IIAV Partners