IIAV NEWSLETTER
Independent Insurance Agents of Virginia
December 2011
 I haven’t remotely finished my "to do" list for 2011 and it’s almost 2012 already. The range of activities that your IIAV staff has been working on has simply been enormous.
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Commissioners ask Congress and HHS to act to protect consumer access to agents and brokers.
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Reagan Consulting recently announced the results of its 3rd Quarter Organic Growth and Profitability Survey, which found that steadily improving organic growth rates are increasing equity returns for insurance agents and brokers.
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Small business owners said that trustworthiness was the most important factor they look for from their property insurance agents.
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Your IIABA username and password will unlock a wealth of information and resources available exclusively to Big 'I' members through the web. Take a minute to explore the programs and services offered to make sure you are getting the most out of your IIAV membership.
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When Foy Owens, owner of Patrick Henry Insurance Agency in Spencer, Virginia, began to seriously entertain the notion of retiring and selling his agency in 2010 a few determined and very independent-minded ladies seized the moment to establish their own agency.
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Congratulations to one of our own, Annette "Nettie" Ardler, for obtaining her Diversified Advanced Education Designation.
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VAPAC is the state political action committee that collects funds from the general membership for distribution to candidates who have a proven interest in and support for insurance legislation. It studies voting records and accepts contribution recommendations from the Legislative Committee.
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IIAV has arranged with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines through Pat Mckenzie of Crossroads Travel Inc. to cruise to Bermuda from Baltimore in October of 2012. We are calling this a "CE" cruise as we will teach an eight-hour E&O CE course during the days we are at sea.
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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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 Connie Boyd with Donegal Insurance Group thoroughly enjoys working within the insurance industry. She has over 20 years of experience on both the agency and company side.
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IIAV would like to welcome its two newest instructors, Bryant Langham and William Jones.
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The ACSR designation recognizes the knowledge and dedication customer service representatives bring to the Insurance Industry. They assist agents in researching and providing the best combination of price, coverage and service to their clients.
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Thank you to Cincinnati Insurance Company for becoming a 2011 Virginia Association of Insurance Agents annual partner. Your support helps VAIA provide insurance literacy programs, career resources and training courses.
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Virginia Association of Insurance Agents Can Help!
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Through agreement with Affinity HR Group, IIAV’s members can obtain special member pricing for human resources products and services.
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Affinity HR Group offers discounted pricing to IIAV members and also adjusts pricing based on company size -- ensuring superior services at well below market prices.
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Are Customer Service Representatives exempt or non-exempt?
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Free E&O risk management webinar is open to all Big "I" members on Dec. 7.
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Bradner brings industry leadership experience to program’s diverse team.
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Hottle and Associates was honored with the Small Business of the Year Award.
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Benjamin Blanton Dutton, Jr., 86, died on Wednesday, November 9, 2011, in his home in Winchester, Virginia.
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