IIAV NEWSLETTER

Independent Insurance Agents of Virginia


September 2013
The Hartford Insurance Group
WELCOME

- AIS, LLC; Harrisonburg, VA
- Best Financial Services LLC; Springfield, VA
- Pro-Insurance; Arnold, MD
- William Brookover; Virginia Beach, VA

 
FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT AND CEO
Think of how you did any of the following 10 years ago: buying a phone, booking an airline flight/hotel room, buying music and buying a car? The list could go on and on.

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Johnson & Johnson
STATE & NATIONAL NEWS
The new TrustedChoice.com is live, and potential customers will be going there to find you. But, you need to first complete your enhanced profile.

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In case you missed it, the new ISO Commercial Property forms and ISO Commercial General Liability forms were approved for Virginia on April 1, 2013.

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Major hurricanes and tropical storms can happen anytime during hurricane season, which goes from June 1 through November 30. However, peak hurricane season, which takes place mid-August through late October, is particularly active.

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IIAV NEWS
Whether you're planning to buy or planning to sell, this October IIAV will be hosting a five-part Mergers & Acquisitions webinar series designed to help you navigate the road ahead.

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Financial literacy program key to attracting talent to insurance industry.

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Thank you to everyone who attended the IIAV Summer Social hosted by the IIAV Young Agents' Committee on August 15 at Hardywood Park Craft Brewery in Richmond, Va.

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It is a long, long way from Russell, Kansas, to Buena Vista, Va. The route insurance professional Donald F. Miller took is even more indirect.

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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 state.

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Assurant Specialty Property/American Bankers Insurance Company of Florida
UPCOMING EVENTS
The Agribusiness Conference is a unique opportunity to learn about the farm and agricultural insurance industry, network with agribusiness insurance professionals and earn the Agribusiness and Farm Insurance Specialist Designation (AFIS).

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Join us at the 2013 IIAV Young Agents' Conference taking place on October 3-4 in Virginia Beach at the Holiday Inn & Suites North Beach.

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Are you looking to knock out 8 hours of credits in one day or maybe take a few classes a la carte? If so, then do not miss out on IIAV's Knock-It-Out continuing education offerings taking place in October throughout the state.

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EDUCATION
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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Are you interested in attending Accredited Customer Service Representative (ACSR) classes but would like to get West Virginia C.E. credit while doing so? If so, you can now.

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IIABA leadership has made the decision that the online learning platform (LearnCenters) of the Virtual University will be discontinued in the coming months.

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IIAV and VAIA offer a variety of topics, even designation courses, which can be brought to your office. Make scheduling of training easier on your agency by having courses in-house.

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TAPCO Underwriters Inc
VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AGENTS
Even in the summer months, VAIA stays busy trying to help individuals gain a better understanding of insurance and the careers that exist within the industry.

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IIAV MEMBER RESOURCES
Affinity HR Group answers questions about benefits, hiring and other employee issues.

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Trust is a concept familiar to many and is often discussed as an essential component to effective working teams.

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E&O SPOTLIGHT
Partially driven by the wave of housing foreclosures over the past several years, and partially driven by other interests (an aging population, convenience and desire for more amenities), common interest developments account for a fast-growing portion of the changing real estate market in the U.S.

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PRESS RELEASES
Survey measures large and mid-sized private agencies and brokerage firms.

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Company enables its Virginia agents to attract and retain more personal lines account customers.

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Louis M. Petersen of Herndon, Va., died on Saturday, August 24, 2013, while kayaking on the North Branch of the Potomac River.

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Atlantic Specialty Lines, Inc.
Apogee Insurance Group
Harleysville Insurance Companies
Gateway Specialty Insurance
Hanover Insurance Company
Commonwealth Underwriters Ltd
IIAV Partners

 

 
We asked: "Does your agency provide safety tips and alerts during this hurricane season"?

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