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Agency Members:
- Commonwealth Insurance Partners LLC; Petersburg, District 4
- Nuzum Insurance Agency; Woodbridge, District 5
Associate Members:
- iSurity Inc; High Point, NC
- SIA of VA; Staunton, VA
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 When I first joined the staff here at IIAV, one of the things I requested from members was if they knew their legislators, that they would introduce me to them as soon as possible before the legislature convened. It was important for the legislators to know who I was associated with prior to my getting heavily involved in lobbying.
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This year, there are some changes to tax forms related to the Affordable Care Act. While most taxpayers will simply need to check a box on their tax return to indicate they had health coverage for all of 2014, there are also new lines on Forms 1040, 1040A, and 1040EZ related to the health care law.
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The Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2014 continues to trigger National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) amendments, including two detailed in mid-December FEMA bulletins.
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The wish was sponsored by Independent Insurance Agents of Virginia with help by Bass Pro Shops.
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The year was 1985. The average price of a house was $75,000. A gallon of gas could be purchased for $1.09. Stamps were only 22 cents. The average rate of interest was 10.75%. One could hear Dire Straits’ "Money for Nothing" on the radio.
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The portion of your IIAV dues that is NOT deductible as a business expense (due to our lobbying efforts) remains at 11.72% for 2014-2015.
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During the month of January, IIAV once again hosted an intern from Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, VA. It was a great experience to have Madison Guidry aboard, and we cannot thank her enough for all her hard work during her time at IIAV.
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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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On February 26, 2015, we are heading to Uptown Alley for an evening of bowling, networking and fun.
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In today's risk-filled business environment, organizations have found new outside pressures affecting their corporate market strategies. Increasing use of social media, mobile devices and "big data" can have both positive and negative impacts on a company's brand.
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The 2nd Annual VAIA Roast & Toast will be taking place on April 17, 2015. This year, VAIA will be roasting and toasting Judge Parker, Southern Insurance Company of Virginia.
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Big "I" government affairs staff will be conducting a webinar on NARAB II on Monday, February 9 at 3 p.m. EST. There is no cost to participate in the webinar; it will be capped at 1,000 participants, and it will be limited to Big "I" members only.
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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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AIAM is a six-day course focusing on customer relationship management and workflow management, as well as how to apply the information on a day-to-day basis. Earn 10 OGI, 5 Ethics and 2 L&R VA C.E. credits!
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AISM is a six-day course focusing on the transition to supervisor, improving communications, motivation, teamwork, leadership, coaching, understanding others, performance appraisals, and fair employment laws and regulations. Earn 21 OGI and 3 L&R VA C.E. credits!
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Is your agency growing? Have you hired someone new and are now in need of getting this individual licensed? VAIA, in conjunction with Imperial PFS, is offering a scholarship for (1) VAIA Property & Casualty Pre-Licensing course or (1) VAIA Property & Casualty Pre-Licensing Self-Study Package.
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With the start of a new year comes the start of new volunteer opportunities for insurance professionals to share their knowledge within Virginia communities.
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Affinity HR Group answers questions about benefits, hiring and other employee issues.
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Every day, breaking news announces yet another cyber attack, data breach or other security vulnerability. In recent weeks, these announcements seem to be accelerating and the current expert view is that modern warfare is literally becoming cyber warfare.
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J.M. Wilson recently announced the promotion of James Reincke as Brokerage Manager for the newly formed Brokerage Department.
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The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors was saddened to announce the death of Dr. Susan B. Waters, Chief Executive Officer of NAIFA. Dr. Waters, 63, died unexpectedly on Dec. 16, 2014 at her home in Washington, D.C.
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