IIAV NEWSLETTER
Independent Insurance Agents of Virginia
December 2013
 With all the news about the recount and state-wide elections, it's just as important that we know about the new members of the Virginia House of Delegates.
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Following a recent announcement by President Barack Obama, the State Corporation
Commission’s Bureau of Insurance undertook a legal and regulatory analysis of the President’s proposal. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/via-nwl/articles/indexV2.asp?aid=243377&issueID=26491 to view the full article online. |
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The Insurance Fraud Program (IFP) of the Virginia State Police (VSP) recently completed a state-wide research project on Virginians' attitudes regarding insurance fraud.
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It looks like the CFP Board of Standards isn't getting into the business of becoming a continuing education program provider — at least for now.
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Effective January 1, 2014, all new applicants (and applicants for renewal) of Escort Vehicle Driver Certification must present satisfactory proof of successful completion of an 8 Hour Escort Vehicle Driver Certification Course as approved by the VA DMV, and must pass an escort vehicle driver certification knowledge test with a score of 80 percent or higher.
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The IRS is warning the public about a phone scam that targets people across the nation, including recent immigrants.
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InVEST® legend Gary Preston has inspired thousands.
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For the first time in years, IIAV has met its national InsurPAC goal. InsurPAC is your federal political action committee which seeks to support U.S. congressman, senators and candidates for federal office.
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Before joining forces among three agents to start a new agency, it is always a good idea to scale a 14,411-foot-high mountain. Well, at least, that was the thinking of John Ruch, Bob Jones and Gil Hughes.
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Thank you to everyone who attended the IIAV Claims Panel hosted by the Young Agents' Committee on November 15 at IIAV.
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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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You heard that right – this year VAIA will be hosting a Roast & Toast Fundraiser Event honoring David Priest of Virginia Commonwealth Corp.
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What top news story or recent event had you or your clients thinking, "Hmm, I wonder if my insurance covers that?"
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As we prepare for our holiday season, which is anchored by the celebration of Christmas, it is important to note that there are many other religious holidays that occur within the next few weeks.
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Affinity HR Group answers questions about benefits, hiring and other employee issues.
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An agency’s client purchased a CGL insurance policy with a $1 million limit. Notably, the client indicated on his CGL insurance application that he operated a small trucking company that hauled exclusively fresh water to various local construction sites.
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Commercial General Liability (CGL) is the underlying coverage involved in nearly one in four E&O claims made against agents in the past five years, according to claims data from Swiss Re, the endorsed carrier for the Big "I" Professional Liability Program.
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Ricky Ratcliffe of R Jackson Ratcliffe, Inc. of Manassas passed away Nov. 8 after a yearlong battle with pancreatic cancer.
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Progressive Chairman Peter Lewis, chairman of the board of Progressive, has passed away. Peter was both a pioneer in the insurance industry and a controversial figure for both the independent agency system and the nation.
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We asked: "Has your agency updated its profile on the consumer Trusted Choice website yet?"
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