IIAV NEWSLETTER
Independent Insurance Agents of Virginia
September 2015
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September, or more specifically the week after Labor Day is perceived as the end of Summer (however, I say there are plenty more boating days left....). Generally speaking, vacations are over, kids are going back to school, apparently investment advisors return from vacation, industry meetings start up again; in short, people tend to get back to work after the summer, starting in September.
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The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big "I") joined with a diverse group of public and private sector employers, unions, and other health insurance stakeholders to announce the launch of "The Alliance to Fight the 40: Stop the 40% Tax on Health Benefits" ("Fight the 40").
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Competitive Pricing Levels and Coverage Options Offered via Additional Writing Companies
RICHMOND, Va., July 6, 2015 – The Main Street America Group’s NGM Insurance Company has introduced an expanded workers’ compensation program in Virginia via its network of independent insurance agents throughout the commonwealth. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/via-nwl/articles/indexV2.asp?aid=335834&issueID=44095 to view the full article online. |
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Hubel Robins Jr., 84, a native Richmonder, went to be with the Lord on August 24, 2015. Born April 5, 1931, he was the son of Eloise Richardson Robins and Hubel Robins.
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Virginia I-Day is back...Save the Date...Thursday, November 5, 2015 at The Cultural Arts Center of Glen Allen
I-Day benefits scholarship opportunities for students interested in the insurance industry. Please email the attached registration form, including which sessions of the concurrent sessions listed you would like to attend and indicating your payment method (check or bill), to Mary Beth Scherer at mbys@richmondcpcu.org. If paying via check, please address payment to Richmond CPCU Society. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/via-nwl/articles/indexV2.asp?aid=335319&issueID=44095 to view the full article online. |
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We are rolling right along in our regional socials, three down and three to go. Our upcoming locations are Northern Virginia, Williamsburg, and Charlottesville to finish up this year’s socials. These socials have been well received and hopefully you will be able to attend the one near you. You can check out the pictures from previous events through the link below.
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Don’t miss out on this year’s Young Agents’ Conference taking place on October 8 & 9 at the Downtown Omni in Richmond, VA. This year’s event will feature sessions on errors and omissions and attracting the modern insurance consumer
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"Top Technology Tools to Increase Efficiencies" Lunch-n-Learn is This Month! There is still time to register for the "Top Technology Tools to Increase Efficiencies for Insurance Professionals" lunch-n-learn on Friday, September 18, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at IIAV in Richmond. This event is hosted by IIAV’s Young Agents’ Committee.
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Did you know that IIAV offers On Demand Education Programming? Through ABEN you can find both CE and Non-CE classes. Topics include E&O, L&H, Reaching Diverse Markets, Customer Service, Perpetuation, Recruiting, and more. Here are some current offerings you can find on ABEN.
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View schedule for upcoming classes
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On August 7, VAIA attended Congressman Randy J. Forbes' Career Fair at L.C. Bird High School in Chesterfield, VA. Attending career fairs like this allows VAIA to showcase the various insurance career opportunities that exist within the industry.
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Virginia Financial Services Corporation (VFSC), the for-profit arm of the Independent Insurance Agents of Virginia – is pleased to announce the adoption of EZ App as a new member affinity group. Offered by Dixon Wells, EZ App enables agents to have easy access to many of the top term life insurance carriers.
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FlightView Free allows you to stay up-to-date on your flight information. You can view potential weather delays, what gate you are departing or arriving at, and much more.
You can learn more about this app at, http://www.flightview.com/ If you have an app you would like to share email Kristina Preisner, kpreisner@iiav.com |
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As employers begin to prepare for increased regulation and consolidation within health care markets in 2016 and beyond, the amount of ACA related taxes that are pushed to employers and individuals continues to rise.
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Independent insurance agents/brokers posted median organic growth of 5.9 percent for the second quarter of 2015, slightly higher than 5.8 percent recorded in the first quarter of 2015 and second quarter of 2014, as measured by the Reagan Consulting Organic Growth and Profitability (OGP) quarterly survey.
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‘Main Street Protection Auto’ Offers Competitive Rates and Additional Discounts for Broad Share of Marketplace
RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 12, 2015 – The Main Street America Group has introduced Main Street Protection Auto, its new private passenger auto insurance program for the super-preferred/ preferred/ standard marketplace in Virginia via its statewide network of independent insurance agents. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/via-nwl/articles/indexV2.asp?aid=335833&issueID=44095 to view the full article online. |
