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Just a reminder to all our agency partners, state associations, as well as our insurance company and tech provider partners – all 50 states now have data breach laws in place, and several states including Massachusetts have recently amended their statutes. This means business owners must understand the varying regulations in each of the states in which you write business.

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The Trusted Choice® Brand: Part II

Trusted Choice® is the brand of members of the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America. Over the course of a few newsletters we explore how the Trusted Choice brand came to be, what it means and how it helps member agencies. This installment covers the concept of brand at the highest level, and how the Trusted Choice brand came to be.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/via-nwl/pdf/AS_Newsletter-Power_of_Brand_Pt_II.pdf to view the full article online.

J.M. Wilson Hires LLoyd as Assistant Transportation Underwriter

J.M. Wilson is pleased to announce the addition of Nicole Lloyd as Assistant Transportation Underwriter in their Westerville, Ohio, office. Nicole is responsible for assisting underwriters on a wide variety of transportation risks, as well as quoting new and renewal business, corresponding with carrier underwriters, and assisting independent agents in Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/via-nwl/pdf/Nicole_Lloyd_Apr_2019.pdf to view the full article online.

Big "I" Statement on New DOL Overtime Rule Proposal

The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”) today released the following statement by Charles Symington, Big “I” senior vice president of external, industry and government affairs.

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Creative Benefits Q & A

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SCC to Allow Public to Comment on Pending Long-term Care Insurance Premium Increase Requests

The State Corporation Commission (SCC) will allow the public to comment on numerous premium rate increase requests pertaining to long-term care insurance issued in Virginia. Currently, approximately 25 insurance companies have filed premium increase requests for as many as 60 different long-term care insurance plans.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/via-nwl/pdf/SCC_to_Allow_Public_to_Comment_on_Pending_Long.pdf to view the full article online.

Mercury Insurance Launches Home Cyber Protection Coverage for Virginia’s Homeowners and Renters

Mercury Insurance has announced that it is offering home cyber protection coverage to homeowners and renters in Virginia. This new coverage will provide Mercury policyholders with significant cyber insurance protection that includes payment and security solutions for computer and home system attacks, cyber extortion, online fraud and the breach of personal information involving smartphones, computers and connected home devices.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/via-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=554225&issueID=63643 to view the full article online.

Straus Itzkowitz & Lecompte Insurance Agency Joins Towne Insurance

Towne Insurance, a wholly-owned subsidiary of TowneBank, announced the addition of Straus, Itzkowitz & LeCompte Insurance, a full-service, independent agency located in Richmond, Va. This will mark the 23rd acquisition for Virginia-based Towne Insurance.

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Scott Insurance Names Two New Vice Presidents

Scott Insurance recently appointed two new Vice Presidents for the company, Cathleen Reilly and Andrew Satterfield, both based out of the company’s Richmond office.

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Kimberly Bull Joins JSA as NC Marketing Representative, Scott Banks Named as Agency Relations Coordinator

Jackson Sumner & Associates (JSA) announced the recent addition of Kimberly M. Bull as North Carolina Marketing Representative. Scott Banks will be moving into a newly-created Marketing role as Agency Relations Coordinator.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/via-nwl/pdf/Press_Release_-_Kimberly_Bull.pdf to view the full article online.

Upcoming Events

Cocktails for a Cause

There is no better reason to grab a cocktail with your friends!

Join us at The Veil Brewing Company in Richmond and help us support The Huntington's Disease Society of America as well as honor the memory of Eddie Benson, one of IIAV's own member agents.

Visit https://www.iiaba.net/education/preview.aspx?evt=34815 to view the full article online.

Leading the Way – IIAV Convention & Exposition

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/via-nwl/pdf/IIAV19AnnConfBrochure040219.pdf to view the full article online.

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