IIAV NEWSLETTER
Independent Insurance Agents of Virginia
July 2014
 My wife's cousin just sent me a link to his son's TEDx presentation. Now if you haven't heard about TED seminars, they are a global set of conferences promoted under the slogan "Ideas Worth Spreading" and they are simply addicting.
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Record 38 nations to participate in the quadrennial event.
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Tip by Monty Dise
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A southwest Virginia insurance agent has been arrested by the Virginia State Police Insurance Fraud Unit for supplementing his personal income with commissions from fraudulent supplemental insurance policies.
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Nelson County resident Linda Blackwell was sentenced May 27, 2014 to six years and three months in prison after she was found guilty earlier this year of arson and insurance fraud.
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I wrote this on June 3, so it's more than likely that by the time you read it, we either have another Triple-Crown Winner in California Chrome, or we don't. Either way, as the Belmont Stakes rolls around each year, I'm reminded of perhaps the most famous horse ever and winner of the Triple-Crown back in 1973, Secretariat.
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Agents enjoy sold out exhibition hall and Industry Leaders Chosen
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Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America is excited to announce that IIAV has been recognized as a 2014 Excellence in Insurance Education (EIE) DIAMOND Award Recipient!
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The IIAV classroom was full of company lobbyists, trial lawyers and representatives from the Bureau of Insurance to discuss HB 629 related to motor vehicle insurance and underinsured coverage.
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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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At this year’s IIAV Convention and Exhibition, Redskins tickets were raffled off to raise money for Virginia Association of Insurance Agents and INSURPAC.
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Each month, IIAV will be selecting one of the Association's agencies that is aggressively — or perhaps assertively — "shaking things up" through such growth.
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Join us on July 10 for a Busch Gardens Outing hosted by IIAV’s Young Agents’ Committee. Enjoy a full day at the park and a group dinner.
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Mark your calendar for these upcoming socials hosted by the Young Agents’ Committee.
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Join us for the 2014 IIAV Young Agents’ Conference taking place on October 9-10 in Virginia Beach at the Sheraton Virginia Beach.
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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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Throughout this school year, numerous VAIA volunteers have spent time interacting with students and using InVEST material to help students understand basic insurance concepts. All this hard work paid off and we are happy to announce that two Virginia students were awarded InVEST scholarships!
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Virginia Association of Insurance Agents would like to welcome three new board members.
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Affinity HR Group answers questions about benefits, hiring and other employee issues.
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The case for strategic planning.
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When these powerful storms move over land, they lose wind strength but continue to dump massive amounts of rain into streams, rivers and lakes, posing a serious threat of inland flooding.
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As part of our continuing effort to provide our members with cutting edge coverage, we are offering a slot-rated Data Breach Program for MEMBERS ONLY with a short form application for stand-alone coverage through Beazley.
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Knowing the common E&O claims can point your agency in the right direction of knowing how to proactively avoid them. Here are some of the most common E&O errors made by agencies.
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CECIL, Patricia B., 69, of Richmond, passed away Friday, June 6, 2014.
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125-Year-Old Insurance Company Lands Executive with Deep Managerial and Underwriting Experience.
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J.M. Wilson is proud to announce the promotion of Cathy Baldwin to Director of Marketing and Communication. In addition to her role as Marketing Team Manager, Cathy will work closely with all department managers to assist them in reaching their marketing goals.
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EAP and Specialty Benefits leader announces new executive team member.
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Grange Insurance shares tips on how to take advantage of common home, auto and multi-policy insurance discounts.
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The shareholder members of Associated Risk Managers International, Inc. (ARMI) have elected Priscilla G. Hottle to serve as Chairman of the ARMI Board of Directors. Hottle is President and CEO of Hottle and Associates, an independent insurance agency in Warrenton, Virginia.
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