IIAV NEWSLETTER

Independent Insurance Agents of Virginia


December 2014
Johnson & Johnson
WELCOME
Agency Members:
   - Eagle’s Landing Insurance Services; Lebanon; District 7 

Associate Members:
   - Encompass Insurance Company; Powhatan
   - Uplined; Richmond

 
FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT AND CEO
The good news is that we believe DMV plans to recommend a rational regulatory framework for transportation network companies (aka Uber, Lyft, Sidecar, etc.) during the 2015 session of the Virginia General Assembly.

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TAPCO Underwriters Inc
STATE & NATIONAL NEWS
ISO is weighing in on the highly publicized – and slightly contentious – ride-sharing movement with the release of an "Advisory Notice to Policyholders Regarding Ride-Sharing."

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WCC revises "Officer/Manager Rejection of Coverage" 16-A Form

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Association submits testimony to insurance subcommittee regarding private flood policies.

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IIAV NEWS
Last month we reported that Trusted Choice/CAP had introduced a new Commercial silo for agencies. Approximately a half dozen Virginia agencies have already enrolled in the Commercial Advantage Subscription.

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Becoming an IIAV Partner guarantees you high-profile, year-long exposure to members of the Independent Insurance Agents of Virginia–the oldest and largest association of independent agents representing over 5,000 agent professionals across the Commonwealth.

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Those who attended the IIAV Technology Conference gave excellent feedback on their experience.

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Thank you to everyone who attended our Regional Socials hosted by the Young Agents’ Committee this fall. It was great getting to see new faces and catch up with old friends.

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There are probably millions of apps out there and it is hard to keep track of all of them. IIAV highlights a different app every month to help you find those that could be beneficial to you.

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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 Commonwealth.

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UPCOMING EVENTS
Come celebrate the holidays with IIAV. This event is hosted by the IIAV Young Agents’ Committee as a way to celebrate the holiday season and to show gratitude to the companies who have partnered with them throughout the year.

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EDUCATION
On December 31, 2014 the Virginia insurance C.E. biennium officially comes to a close. Make sure you are compliant by completing your credits and paying the relicensing fee.

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As we near the start of a new year, the time to think of resolutions and goals for 2015 is upon us.

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Congratulations to these individuals who received their Associate in Insurance Account Management (AIAM) designation this fall. We are proud of your accomplishment.

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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
Is your agency growing? Have you hired someone new and are now in need of getting this individual licensed?

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VAIA would like to thank the following individuals for their help with the Henrico County High Schools College & Career Night on November 6.

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

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Ahh, the holidays are here again! A time to be merry and share special time with family. While this time of year is one of joy and festivity, for employers it is also fraught with risk.

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E&O SPOTLIGHT
Will your E & O policy protect your agency from claims related to employment and/or benefit issues?

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E&O claims are often substantial; some are huge. Where there is a potential for a large E&O claim, every agency owner or manager knows instinctively to report the claim or potential claim immediately to the E&O carrier.

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WHO'S MAKING NEWS
J.M. Wilson is proud to announce that Erin Dey, director of Sales and Agency Relations, was named an Insurance Business America (IBA) ‘Young Gun of 2014’.

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Congratulations to Patrick Meredith of Commonwealth Underwriters.

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PRESS RELEASES
Immediately available to agents in Virginia, Dixon Wells’ EZApp Term Life Sales System makes selling term more profitable by allowing advisors to concentrate on making the sale while delegating the time-consuming administrative part of the process to us.

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