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THIS ISSUE
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New Associate Members:
- Burns & Wilcox, Hunt Valley, Md.
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 With the holiday celebrations coming to a close, we’re quickly shifting back to business as normal in the start of the new year – 2013.
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Please be advised that the Virginia State Corporation Commission recently approved the loss cost and assigned risk market rates filed by the National Council on Compensation.
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Business insiders voice opinions on the fiscal cliff and transportation funding in the fourth Virginia INSIDERS Poll.
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Who couldn’t use a little extra money these days? The largest single check many Americans receive each year comes from their IRS tax refund.
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On November 21, 2012, I had the pleasure of attending Appalachian State’s Insurance Jeopardy as a guest of Jackson Sumner & Associates. Wow, what an event!
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On Friday, December 7 at its annual Holiday Luncheon at the Hilton Hotel in Short Pump, Va., the Virginia Society of Association Executives bestowed upon IIAV’s very own Bob Bradshaw its prestigious CEO AWARD OF EXCELLENCE.
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Thank you to everyone who attended the IIAV Holiday Social hosted by the Young Agents’ Committee on December 7, 2012.
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On December 14, 2012, Virginia Association Insurance Agents (VAIA) volunteers took part in Junior Achievement’s Finance Park.
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Brothers Jeff and Brad Kerxton were introduced to the insurance business with a simple mandate: grow. Reared in the Washington, D.C./northern Virginia region, each would join their father’s insurance agency.
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See what is happening with IIAV, VAIA and the Young Agents on Facebook.
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January 30-31, 2013 at the Omni Hotel, Richmond, Va.
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This webinar addresses contractual liability, additional insured and certificates of insurance issues that are the subject of controversy in the insurance industry.
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ISO’s new Employee Theft form has a very specific and extensive definition of "employee."
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The Accredited Advisor in Insurance (AAI) designation is designed for individuals who are looking for in-depth insurance knowledge in the property & casualty realm.
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The Accredited Customer Service Representative (ACSR) designation is perfect for individuals who want to take that next step in their insurance product knowledge.
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If you deal with contractors, construction sites or any type of risk in this field, then the Construction Risk & Insurance Specialist (CRIS) designation is just for you.
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Why leave the office when IIAV & VAIA can come to you?
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VAIA offers both Property & Casualty and Life, Health & Annuities pre-licensing classes throughout Virginia.
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The Insurance Career Center continues to be a resource to post openings for full-time, part-time and internship positions within the insurance industry.
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Year after year and from coast to coast, floods continue to be the nation’s leading natural disaster. And while flood insurance may be top of mind for people who own property within sight of a large body of water, virtually every property faces a risk of flooding.
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Question 1: We have been working to recover from our office closure that was the result of Hurricane Sandy. This is the time of year when everyone wants to take vacation but our backlog is staggering. Can we require that employees forego taking their vacation until we are caught up. Question 2: In the northern States, this is the time when we get snowstorms. We have a new office network which enables access to the network remotely. Some of our Customer Service Representatives live far away. There’s nothing about it in our handbook – can we let them work from home on an adhoc basis?
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Hurricanes Sandy and Irene, massive forest fires in Colorado, killer tornados in the Midwest and earthquakes on the West Coast – all around us are examples of how emergencies can strike almost anywhere at any time.
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Fireman’s Fund is expected to launch their new risk purchasing group policy form in Virginia in February.
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Take a look at these examples of E&O claims and what the agency did well. Share these with your staff and talk about how your agency would fare if it happened to you.
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We asked: For the coming year, will your agency devote more time and effort selling life insurance products?
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