IIAV NEWSLETTER

Independent Insurance Agents of Virginia


June 2014
Johnson & Johnson
WELCOME
New Agency Members:
  - 123ABC Insurance LLC; Chesapeake; District 2
  - Digital Benefit Advisors; Richmond; District 3
  - Huffman Insurance Agency; Virginia Beach; District 2
  - Quest Insurance LLC; Chesapeake; District 2
  - Virginia Insurance Partners; Shenandoah; District 6

New Associate Members:
  - MEMIC; Portland, ME
 
FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT AND CEO
Just one more time — take a look at the agenda for the IIAV Convention at the Boars Head in Charlottesville, June 15-17. Really, give this a serious look.

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TAPCO Underwriters Inc
STATE & NATIONAL NEWS
The nation's largest retailer said it is partnering with AutoInsurance.com to provide customers with "a one stop shop" for their auto insurance needs.

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Carrier Reinforces Commitment to Independent Agency Channel

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The Trusted Choice®-themed custom motorcycle, designed and built by Paul Teutel, Sr., star of the reality TV show "American Chopper," is for sale. 100 percent of the proceeds will be donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

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According to a JD Power study, 30 percent of auto customers shopped for a new insurance provider in 2013, among whom 36 percent ultimately switched insurers.

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IIAV NEWS
Also exceptional CE and a huge exhibition hall....and did we mention some politics?

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Advertises in Washington Nationals and Washington Redskins publications.

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We are delighted to report that Bonnie J. Warren, ACSR, CPIW, DAE, RPLU has joined the staff of the Virginia Financial Services Corporation (VFSC) as their newest account executive.

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Each month, IIAV will be selecting one of the Association's agencies that is aggressively — or perhaps assertively — "shaking things up" through such growth.

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UPCOMING EVENTS
Join us on July 10 for a Busch Gardens outing hosted by IIAV’s Young Agents’ Committee. Enjoy a full day at the park and a group dinner.

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Mark your calendar for these upcoming socials hosted by the Young Agents’ Committee.

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Join us for the 2014 IIAV Young Agents’ Conference taking place October 9-10 in Virginia Beach at the Sheraton Virginia 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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VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AGENTS
Thank you to everyone who attended the Roast & Toast of David Priest, Virginia Commonwealth Corporation, on May 15 in Williamsburg, Va. It was a fun evening full of laughter, good stories and great company.

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

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E&O SPOTLIGHT
PRESS RELEASES
Grange Insurance offers contractors proactive tips to protect business and avoid loss in latest Insurance Made Simple video.

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Grange Insurance announced that Michael Winner has joined the Columbus, Ohio-based insurance provider as president of commercial lines.

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Atlantic Specialty Lines, Inc.
Penn National Insurance
Harleysville Insurance Companies
Commonwealth Underwriters Ltd
IIAV Partners