IIAV NEWSLETTER

Independent Insurance Agents of Virginia


October 2015
Johnson & Johnson
WELCOME
Agency:

Bay & River Insurance  LLC  -  Mathews - District 1
Capital Insurance & Bonding - Roanoke - District 7

Association:

Servpro of Chesterfield Richmond Henrico Tri-City - Midlothian - District 3
 
The Hilb Group  Jason Angus, Richmond  $500

Asset Protection Group  Monty Dise, Midlothian  $500

 
FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT AND CEO
If you have any question about the shopping habits of the next generation, Google "child magazine broken iPad." There is a video about a child — almost an infant — who tries to look at a magazine as if it's an iPad. That a child this young is that acclimated to using an iPad is almost scary. Indeed, books will not be in her lexicon when she grows up. She won't have any idea what the Yellow Pages are. Moreover, she will have more knowledge at her fingertips than any consumer before her.

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Brethren Mutual Insurance
IIAV NEWS
Thank you to all those who joined IIAV’s Lunch-n-Learn hosted by the Young Agents’ Committee on Friday, September 18. It was a lively workshop with lots of shared information. Natalie Toalson McNamara, WKH Solutions, led the group discussion on "Top Apps to Improve Efficiency." To see some of the apps we discussed, check out Natalie’s blog.

For more information on education programming or young agents please contact Kristina Preisner, kpreisner@iiav.com.

 
It is with mixed emotions we share that Annette Ardler, CPIW, DAE, AIAM, insurance account executive, is leaving IIAV/VFSC. During her four-year tenure, Annette helped propel the E&O department to greater heights of professionalism and expertise. She has also been instrumental in helping teach our E&O and AIAM seminars.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/via-nwl/articles/indexV2.asp?aid=341074&issueID=44096 to view the full article online.

 
Thank you to everyone who came to IIAV's Regional Socials this summer/early fall. These socials were hosted by IIAV's Young Agents' Committee in conjunction with the young professional groups at the Virginia Society of CPAs (VSCPA), Virginia Bar Association, and Virginia Bankers Association.

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UPCOMING EVENTS
IIAV's Young Agents' Conference is taking place on October 8 and 9 at the Downtown Omni in Richmond, Virginia. This year's event will feature sessions on errors and omissions and attracting the modern insurance consumer.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/via-nwl/articles/indexV2.asp?aid=341072&issueID=44096 to view the full article online.

 
Mark your calendar for IIAV’s Annual Holiday Party hosted by the Young Agents’ Committee on Thursday, December 3. Come celebrate the holiday season with colleagues, co-workers, and friends while saying thank you to our industry partners.
 
EDUCATION
Employers of all sizes are working to find ways to reduce health insurance costs.

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All classes are non-company sponsored. 'Learn More' to view all upcoming classes.

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Bloss & Dillard, Inc., CMGA
VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AGENTS
Jackson, Sumner, & Associates has teamed up with VAIA-IIAV to offer five ACSR individual class scholarships.

Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/via-nwl/pdf/JSA_-_ACSR_Guidelines.pdf to view the full article online.

 
IIAV MEMBER RESOURCES
The IRS has a series of questions and answers that help employers understand the Affordable Care Act reporting requirements that apply to them.

The health care law requires applicable large employers to file information returns with the IRS and provide statements to their full-time employees about the health insurance coverage the employer offered. An applicable large employer is an employer that employed an average of at least 50 full-time employees on business days during the preceding calendar year. Here are three questions and answers that address specific situations that might apply to your organization.

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There are several provisions of the health care law that apply only to applicable large employers. The new ALE information Center on the IRS website is your first stop to find resources that will help you determine if these regulations apply to you and how to follow the new law.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/via-nwl/articles/indexV2.asp?aid=341070&issueID=44096 to view the full article online.

 

Cozi is a free mobile app and website that helps families stay organized. Its features allow multiple family members to manage appointments and schedules with one account, as well as organize and update shopping and to-do lists.

You can learn more about this app here

If you have an app you would like to share, email Kristina Preisner, kpreisner@iiav.com.

 
E&O SPOTLIGHT
In an office environment, fixed or mobile, the dangers posed by the unprotected use of mobile devices are legion.

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PRESS RELEASES
Nevada republican and New Mexico democrat praised for commitment to blocking harmful tax on middle income America.

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Eighty years ago, Alfa Alliance Insurance Corp. set out to provide auto insurance to Virginians during a boom in the transportation industry. While the company's portfolio has since expanded to encompass property and casualty lines, its original mission of offering affordable insurance protection remains.

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Atlantic Specialty Lines, Inc.
Interstate Insurance Management, Inc.
Coastal Agents Alliance
Penn National Insurance
Harleysville Insurance
Commonwealth Underwriters Ltd