IIAV NEWSLETTER

Independent Insurance Agents of Virginia


January 2015
Johnson & Johnson
WELCOME
Agency Members:
   - AARCO Auto Insurance Agency Inc; Henrico; District 3
  -  USAmericar; Merrifield; District 5 

Associate Members:
   - Public Entities of America; Raleigh, N.C.

 
FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT AND CEO
Making New Year’s resolutions is somewhat akin to revising your business plan for the year. With that in mind, let me outline some of our plans for the New Year and I solicit and welcome your input.

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Stephen Bowman – Senior Staff Attorney for the Joint Commission on Health Care

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STATE & NATIONAL NEWS
You’re bound by the federal Disposal Rule to take reasonable steps to protect against unauthorized access to, or use of, consumer information in connection with its disposal.

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IIAV NEWS
Make-A-Wish® Greater Virginia and Trusted Choice® partner to fulfill 15-year-old’s wish for Tracker Bass Boat From Bass Pro Shops.

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There are probably millions of apps out there and it is hard to keep track of all of them. IIAV highlights a different app every month to help you find those that could be beneficial to you.

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It was an afternoon of real world learning at IIAV’s Up & Coming Insurance Professional Panel that took place on November 20 at the VCU School of Business.

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It was great getting to see everyone at the 7th Annual IIAV Holiday Party on December 5.

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UPCOMING EVENTS
Save the date of February 26, 2015 for an evening of bowling with IIAV.

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Make sure you save the date for the 2nd Annual VAIA Roast & Toast. This year VAIA will be roasting and toasting Judge Parker, Southern Insurance Company of Virginia, on Friday, April 17 in Richmond.

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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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Congratulations to the individuals who received their Associate in Insurance Supervisory Management (AISM) designation this fall.

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As you make your news year’s resolutions do not forget to include becoming a more knowledgeable insurance professional.

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VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AGENTS
Virginia Association of Insurance Agents, in conjunction with Imperial PFS, is offering a scholarship for one (1) VAIA Property & Casualty Pre-Licensing course or one (1) VAIA Property & Casualty Pre-Licensing Self-Study Package.

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It proved to be a busy fall for VAIA volunteers. We continued to work with Virginia schools talking to kids about the importance of insurance.

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

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Each new year brings with it new business opportunities and challenges. As you start making plans for 2015, you should consider several employment regulation issues that could impact your workplace.

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I don't know what it is about the New Year, but it always seems to be the time when we want to clean out our files. Then comes the big question: what can I throw away or, more importantly, what should I keep?

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E&O SPOTLIGHT
Agreements between insurers and their appointed agents set forth the actual authority, as opposed to the apparent authority, of the agents. While commission schedules often change with some regularity, there are other portions of these agreements that agents should monitor on a regular basis.

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WHO'S MAKING NEWS
The Central Insurance Companies has appointed Keith Moore, CPCU, AIC, AU to the Board of Directors for Central Mutual Insurance, All America Insurance, and the Central Insurex Companies effective December 1, 2014.

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The Central Insurance Companies has been honored with the 2014 Interface Partnership Award from insurance technology company Applied Systems.

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Berkley Mid-Atlantic Group (BMAG), a W. R. Berkley Company, announces the appointment of Jamie P. Gibbins, CPCU, ARM, AIM, as Regional Vice President for the Capital Region, effective immediately.

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PRESS RELEASES
J.M. Wilson is proud to announce the creation of a dedicated Brokerage department. While this is a new team, underwriting brokerage accounts is not new to J.M. Wilson.

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