IIAV NEWSLETTER

Independent Insurance Agents of Virginia


March 2015
Johnson & Johnson
WELCOME
Associate Members:
  - Westminster American Insurance Company; Owings Mill, MD
  - Servpro of Roanoke, Montgomery & Pulaski; Salem, VA

 
FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT AND CEO
After last month’s walk down memory lane via the tribute to my 30-year tenure at IIAV, I can’t express how appreciative I am for the opportunity to be a part of this organization.

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STATE & NATIONAL NEWS
Participation in the Trusted Choice Advantage Subscriptions continues to inch upward in Virginia. A total of 46 agencies are now engaged in the Personal Lines silo; 5 in the Commercial Lines silo.

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IIAV NEWS
Check out our new professional photos of your IIAV, VFSC and VAIA Board of Directors and IIAV staff on our website under the "About Us" tab.

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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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UPCOMING EVENTS
In today's risk-filled business environment, organizations have found new outside pressures affecting their corporate market strategies. Increasing use of social media, mobile devices and "big data" can have both positive and negative impacts on a company's brand.

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The 2nd Annual VAIA Roast & Toast will take place on April 17, 2015. This year, VAIA will be roasting and toasting Judge Parker, Southern Insurance Company of Virginia. The event will be held at Hilton Garden Inn-Downtown in Richmond, Va.

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On Thursday, May 7, IIAV’s Young Agents’ Committee will host a Cocktails for a Cause Social for Huntington’s Disease Society of America at Hardywood Park Brewery 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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AIAM is a six-day course focusing on customer relationship management and workflow management, as well as how to apply the information on a day-to-day basis. Earn 10 OGI, 5 Ethics and 2 L&R VA C.E. credits!

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

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Thanks to those who helped out with recent VAIA volunteer opportunities.

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

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Mobile technology, cloud-based work applications, internet phone and video conference services – all of these technologies have made business operations more efficient and cost effective. They have also given rise to a growing workplace trend: telecommuting.

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E&O SPOTLIGHT
Are cyber attacks an act of "war" within the meaning of liability policies?

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Atlantic Specialty Lines, Inc.
Commonwealth Underwriters Ltd
Coastal Agents Alliance
Penn National Insurance
Harleysville Insurance
IIAV Partners