IIAV NEWSLETTER
Independent Insurance Agents of Virginia
March 2012
 While Bob Bradshaw is working on behalf of our members at the General Assembly, Annette Ardler is providing this guest article.
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This information is issued by the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission to call attention to the Statutory Employer law.
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Due to health reasons, Lee Nye retired last month as the GM of the Virginia Property Insurance Association. He had served in that capacity since 1989.
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The Internal Revenue Service has issued its annual "Dirty Dozen" tax scams list, reminding taxpayers to use caution during tax season to protect themselves against a wide range of schemes ranging from identity theft to return preparer fraud.
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Following the Federal Reserve’s recent announcement that interest rates are expected to remain low until at least late 2014, the SCC cautions Virginia investors to beware of extraordinarily risky or outright fraudulent investments promising higher yields or returns.
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Isle of Wight County and the City of Suffolk have received U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) designation as primary disaster areas due to excessive heat, high humidity, Hurricane Irene, Tropical Storm Lee and continuing excessive rainfall that occurred between April 1 and Oct. 31, 2011.
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First-timers may apply for $500 or $1,000 to attend the Big "I" Legislative Conference & Convention.
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John Watson, IIAV Chairman of the Board, has appointed a Nominations Committee led by past Chairman, Bob Yergey.
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 IIAV is delighted to have a new addition to our dedicated staff. Last month, James West traversed half way across the country to become part of our important Accounting Department.
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 A true partnership of talent and skills has materialized in a rapid-fire, quickly growing agency in the west end of Richmond.
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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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Do you want to learn from some of the best in the industry? On April 18 from 3:30-5:00 p.m. you can, at the Successful Insurance Panel hosted by IIAV’s Young Agents Committee.
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It is time to raise your glass again and give a toast to the Virginia Association of Insurance Agents. The 2nd annual VAIA Vino Evening will take place on May 18 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Adam’s International School in Goochland.
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Plans are in place for another exciting and informative IIAV Convention at Virginia Beach from June 17–19. This year’s event features a new trade show format.
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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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IIAV is offering a slew of different webinars this year to help you easily meet your biennium requirements to keep your license.
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Are you possibly transitioning into a supervisory role or just want to become a better supervisor? IIAV offers the Associate in Insurance Supervisory Management (AISM) program to help insurance professionals become the best supervisors and managers they can be.
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Are you looking for a class that goes over Customer Relationship Management, Workflow Management, Company Relationships, Negotiating Conflict and much more?
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 Marcia Barber of Alfa Insurance began her insurance career at a small agency in Jonesboro, Ark. as an office assistant. She really liked learning about insurance as well as interacting with the customers.
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Virginia Association of Insurance Agents, IIAV’s 501 (c)(3) non-profit, will now be offering pre-licensing classes in Manassas.
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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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Health Proponent® is a membership service that offers trusted, personalized assistance to help resolve a variety of healthcare and insurance-related issues, such as locating providers and addressing billing matters.
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Swiss Re Corporation Solutions has launched a new, state-of-the-art Insurance Agents E&O policy form to meet the changing E&O needs of IIA member agents. This new policy form, written through Westport Insurance Corporation, will take effect June 1, 2012 in Virginia.
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One very timely and important coverage afforded by Westport’s new policy form is coverage for 1st and 3rd party breach of personal data. The 1st party coverage is automatically afforded.
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Floyd E. "Chip" Foster III, 61, of Staunton passed away from an unexpected heart attack on Friday, Feb. 17, 2012, at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.
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