IIAV NEWSLETTER
Independent Insurance Agents of Virginia
April 2014
 Now that it appears that the flood legislation has been sent to the President for his signature, we're again back to square one on the reauthorization of TRIA (the Terrorism Risk and Insurance Act).
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The Advantage Subscription is a lucrative opportunity to find new business.
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As memories of a brutal winter fade, it’s important to remember that warmer weather can bring serious flood risks.
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Advances legislation in General Assembly to protect Virginia businesses, joins 41 other attorneys general in requesting federal reform. During this past session of the General Assembly, IIAV strongly supported, lobbied and testified in support of SB150 and HB375.
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Following a 12-month investigation by the Virginia State Police (VSP), a Virginia woman will have to spend four months in jail and make restitution in the amount of $18,295.12 for stealing insurance policy commissions.
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The Small Business Health Care Tax Credit helps small businesses and tax-exempt organizations pay for health care coverage they offer their employees.
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The health care law has provisions that may affect your personal income taxes. How the law may affect you may depend on your employment status, whether you participate in a tax favored health plan and your age.
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Only you know who should be IIAV's Agent of the Year and/or Company Person of the Year.
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Members looking at becoming active in the association are encouraged to send letters of interest to IIAV President & CEO Bob Bradshaw at Rbradshaw@iiav.com.
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Upon visiting with agencies to profile for these monthly articles, each agency can clearly demonstrate that it has been diligently working to grow organically, through merger and/or acquisition activities, or by developing a specialized or "niche" area of expertise. This month, as we examine Partlow Insurance, all three areas of growth are an active part of this agency’s continued evolution.
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With all of this cold weather, have you been thinking about Spring and GOLF?
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On Thursday, May 1, IIAV's Young Agents' Committee will host a social, Cocktails for a Cause, at Hardywood Park Brewery in Richmond. The goal of this event is to raise awareness for the Huntington's Disease Society of America.
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Please join Virginia Association of Insurance Agents for an evening of fun while we honor David Priest, Virginia Commonwealth Corporation, with a Roast & Toast event.
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This event is for both agencies and companies. The conference is packed with great educational (including continuing education credits) and networking opportunities, trade exhibits, social events, with the added flair of fun and, of course, golf.
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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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Do you want to knock out the Commercial Lines ACSR Designation or do you just want a better understanding of the commercial lines side of the insurance industry?
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On Monday, May 5, VAIA will help provide guest speakers at Hermitage High School’s Career Day in Richmond. If you are interested in helping out at this event please contact us!
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Affinity HR Group answers questions about benefits, hiring and other employee issues.
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Without an application, misrepresentations of customer become the agents?
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VA FREE recently announced that it has chosen Chris Saxman as the organization's next executive director [effective immediately]. VA FREE is a statewide advocacy organization that works through public policy to promote a competitive pro-business environment in the Commonwealth.
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Grange Insurance’s latest Insurance Made Simple video, "Put it Away," encourages drivers to put away their smartphones and prevent distracted driving.
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The Board of Directors of Millers Mutual recently named Scott A. Orndorff as president and chief executive officer, succeeding Bob Lyon, to lead the commercial property and casualty insurer, which was founded in 1890.
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The Quantum Award recognizes insurance carriers that have made a definitive commitment to NetVU member agencies to offer superior workflow productivity and profitability on both the regional and national level.
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