IIAV NEWSLETTER

Independent Insurance Agents of Virginia


September 2014
Johnson & Johnson
WELCOME
Agency Members:
- Alexandria Exim, LLC; Alexandria; District 5
- Gerczak Insurance Agency Inc.; Richmond; District 3
- Hazar Financial Services; Fairfax; District 5
- Oberryman Insurance Agency, LLC; Woodbridge; District 5

Associate Members:
- Beacon Hill Associates, Inc.; Charlottesville
- Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling; Manassas
- Mass Mutual; Virginia Beach
 
FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT AND CEO
Among other things, now’s the time to put out your political signs, "Vote XXX for Congress!" Put away the flip flops, start taking a look at the winter wardrobe and, of course, send the kids to school.

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TAPCO Underwriters Inc
STATE & NATIONAL NEWS
There are probably millions of apps out there and it is hard to keep track of all of them. IIAV will be highlighting a different app every month to help you find those that could be beneficial to you.

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The NFIP is in the process of implementing Congressional-mandated reforms required by the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2013 (HFIAA).

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Keep your head above water by reviewing pending flood insurance changes now.

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Survey Measures Large & Mid-Size Private Agencies & Brokerage Firms.

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IIAV NEWS
After a long-awaited, state-by-state roll-out, Trusted Choice agents in Virginia are now able to subscribe to CAP's paid Advantage program and begin receiving quoted leads.

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Recently IIAV hosted a "get to know you" luncheon for Virginia Society of Association Executives members to meet Congressional candidate Dave Bratt.

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

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The 2014 IIAV Young Agents’ Conference is getting closer. This year’s event is taking place October 9-10 in Virginia Beach at the Sheraton Virginia Beach. We are also celebrating our 10th anniversary!

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October 22-23 - As a Trusted Choice® agent, you can now experience all the benefits of a national convention - without the inconvenient travel time or costs.

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IIAV will be hosting a significant, premier 1-day seminar regarding technology and Cyber Liability. The seminar will feature renowned insurance technology expert Steve Anderson, presenting "Technology Tools that Build, Manage and Add Profit to Your Agency."

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November 20 — Interested in seeing who some of the up-and-coming insurance professionals are in the Greater Richmond area?

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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 has teamed up with Agents & Brokers Education Network (ABEN) to offer more webcasts and on-demand education offerings.

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IIAV MEMBER RESOURCES
I had to laugh when I recently read this quote. I know... I have a weird sense of humor.....but seriously, data breaches are now a fact of life, and almost half of all data breaches involve companies with less than 500 employees.

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

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E&O SPOTLIGHT
"There's no such thing as a stupid question so feel free to ask whatever you want." That is one of the first things you hear from a teacher, professor or educator when you go into any learning environment, once you reach the high school level.

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WHO'S MAKING NEWS
Please join us in congratulating our CEO/CFO Loretta Fuller, who on Aug. 1, 2014, was one of five members to be reappointed to the Federal Advisory Committee on Insurance (FACI).

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Welcome Carla Durante, Sarah Raine and Marianne Tucker.

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Preferred Insurance Services, Inc. is an independent insurance agency representing more than 450 contractors in the metropolitan area.

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PRESS RELEASES
Harris Poll Equitrend® Study Names AAA Insurance Highest among Competitors in Familiarity, Quality and Purchase Consideration.

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