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Agency Members:
- VA Insurance LLC; Warrenton; District 6
- F A Wagner Insurance Agency Inc; Daleville; District
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- Highland Capital Brokerage; Roanoke; District
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Associate Members:
- Light & Raphael; Richmond, VA
- Apogee Insurance Group; Wayne, PA
- ARI Insurance Companies; Newtown, PA
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 It's hard to believe that, 14 years ago, I moved from Washington, DC to Richmond to begin work at IIAV. It feels like it was just yesterday.
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The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is in the process of implementing Congressionally mandated reforms required by the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2014 (HFIAA) that repeals and modifies the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 (Biggert-Waters).
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FloodSmart can help you sell more flood insurance policies and build your book of business. Sign up for our Referral Program, and we'll connect you for free with homeowners in your area looking to buy a flood insurance policy.
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There is no shortage of challenges facing independent agents these days. But in a wide-ranging interview with Insurance Journal, Big "I" Chairman David Walker says the future is still bright for independent agencies.
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The Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America recently held its annual Big "I" Legislative Conference in Washington, DC. At the event, Big "I" members visited over 400 Congressional offices for the association's annual lobbying day with members of the Senate, House, and their staffs. Big "I" Senior Vice President Charles Symington sat down to discuss the past year's legislative victories and the work that still lies ahead.
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The Affordable Care Act contains several tax provisions that affect employers. Under the ACA, the size and structure of a workforce – small or large – helps determine which parts of the law apply to which employers.
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VAIA – an affiliated organization of IIAV - has announced that they will provide free pre-licensing insurance training classes for veterans and their spouses.
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Thank you to everyone who attended IIAV's Cocktails for a Cause event to support the Huntington's Disease Society of America on May 7 at Hardywood Park Brewery in Richmond.
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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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There are probably millions of apps out there, and it's 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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Register today for IIAV's 117th Annual Convention on June 21-23 in Virginia Beach, VA.
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The IIAV Young Agents' Committee is hosting free networking socials throughout Virginia and hopes you will be able to attend.
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IIAV's Young Agents' Conference will take place on October 8-9 at the Downtown Omni in Richmond, VA.
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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 don't have this information, please call IIAV at 1-800-288-4428.
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Are you or is someone in your office in need of personal lines training? On June 8-12, there will be a Personal Lines Week held at IIAV in Richmond, VA.
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Did you know there have been some modifications made to the National Flood Insurance Program that affect your clients' premiums? On April 1, 2015, new flood insurance rates and charges went into effect.
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Join IIABA on Monday, June 22 from 1:00-3:00pm for a focused webinar, "The Customer Experience Journey," discussing the critical role customer experience plays in every consumer and client interaction.
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Virginia Association of Insurance Agents, in conjunction with Imperial PFS, is offering a scholarship for one VAIA Property & Casualty Pre-Licensing course or one VAIA Property & Casualty Pre-Licensing Self-Study Package.
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VAIA is excited to announce it is working with Southwest Virginia Community College to offer property & casualty pre-licensing classes.
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Recently, a client asked how to get his employees more engaged and energized. His assessment was that they were not motivated and were not "giving it their all," and his recent efforts to put in place a bonus incentive program had done little to change that. Sound familiar?
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Affinity HR Group answers questions about benefits, hiring, and other employee issues.
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Beginning in 2018, under current Affordable Care Act (ACA) law, the excise tax, commonly known as "The Cadillac Tax," will begin to be implemented.
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 Even though issuing certificates is an important part of the service you provide to your customers, from an E & O standpoint, they must be handled with extreme care.
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J.M. Wilson is proud to announce the promotions of Mary Ricks as Senior Fleet Transportation Underwriter and Jennifer Councell as Fleet Transportation Underwriter.
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The Brethren Mutual Insurance Company welcomes additions to its management team in Hagerstown, Md.
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Reagan Consulting hosted more than 150 industry leaders at a three-day workshop on agent/broker mergers and acquisitions and perpetuation co-sponsored by the Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers and the American Bankers Association.
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Independent insurance agents/brokers reported a median organic growth of 5.8 percent for the first quarter of 2015, a drop from 6.2 percent from the first quarter of 2014, as measured by the Reagan Consulting Organic Growth and Profitability (OGP) survey.
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More flexible, comprehensive coverages better meet the needs of construction businesses nationwide.
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Hanover's enhanced suite of general liability and umbrella coverage offerings creates value and ease for customers and independent agents.
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