IIAV NEWSLETTER

Independent Insurance Agents of Virginia


February 2016
Johnson & Johnson
WELCOME

Agency:

Union Hispana Tax Division LLC,  Manassas - District 5

Cardinal Insurance, Henrico - District 3

Brewer Insurance, Charlottesville - District 6

Associate:

Rider Insurance, Springfield, NJ

Aflac, Henrico

Glandon Insurance,  Newport News

 
FROM THE DESK OF THE CHIEF OPERATION OFFICER
February is the month when many of us celebrate Valentine’s Day by the giving of candy, flowers, and much more.

You may think Valentine’s Day is a cheesy holiday, but it is a day that we can use to think about the things we love, admire, or just really enjoy.

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Brethren Mutual Insurance
IIAV NEWS
For the month of January, IIAV had the pleasure of hosting two Randolph Macon interns. IIAV always enjoys getting to expose future generations to the world of insurance and trade associations. Here is who worked with us this year:

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Bertram Spagat Nusbaum, Jr., 91, played his final round of life on January 2nd, 2016, with his loving family in the gallery.

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Now we need you and everyone you know to "like" IIAV’s video so that we can be the top dog in the contest and have a chance at winning $5000 for our Young Agents’ program.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/via-nwl/articles/indexV2.asp?aid=359329&issueID=44100 to view the full article online.

 
This program was created at the request of IIAV Associate Members who support the Association on an on-going basis. Becoming an IIAV Partner provides the vehicle for a high-profile, year-long exposure to members of IIAV.

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Millers Mutual Insurance Company
UPCOMING EVENTS
insurEXPO16 is IIAV's brand spanking new format of its annual convention, previously held in June. This fast-paced, 24 hour expo offers maximized learning and networking while minimizing your time away from the office.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/via-nwl/articles/indexV2.asp?aid=357833&issueID=44100 to view the full article online.

 
Don’t miss out on IIAV’s Bowling Night hosted by the Young Agents’ Committee on March 3. Here are the details for this event:

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Save the date for the 3rd Annual VAIA Roast & Toast taking place on May 19, 2016. This year, VAIA will be roasting and toasting Joe Hudgins, CPCU, IIAV.

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VCU School of Business and Insurance Studies Center’s annual RISC Trends Conference presents, The Intersection of Technology and Risk on March 8, 2016.

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EDUCATION
View IIAV's February 2016 class schedule

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Associate in Insurance Account Management (AIAM) is a 6-day course focusing on customer relationship management, workflow management, as well as how to apply the information on a day-to-day basis.

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Associate in Insurance Supervisory Management (AISM) is a 6-day course focusing on the transition to supervisor, improving communications, motivation, teamwork, leadership, coaching, understanding others, performance appraisals and fair employment laws and regulations.

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The 2015-2016 Insurance C.E. Biennium ends this year. Please make sure you are compliant with all of your continuing education and have paid your $20 licensing fee.

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Are you looking for a quick way to brush up on or learn some new business skills in 2016? IIAV is offering a five-part webinar series focusing on business skills that can benefit you personally, as well as your agency or company.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/via-nwl/articles/indexV2.asp?aid=359419&issueID=44100 to view the full article online.

 
Bloss & Dillard, Inc., CMGA
VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AGENTS
We are into the part of the year when career fairs and volunteer opportunities ramp up. On January 15, a group of IIAV volunteers headed to Junior Achievements Finance Park in Richmond, VA.

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IIAV MEMBER RESOURCES
The 2016 Health Savings Account "HSA" contribution limits have been established by the IRS. The individual contribution limit remains the same as 2015 at $3,350.

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LastPass remembers your passwords so that you can focus on the more important things in life.

You can learn more about this app at, https://lastpass.com/

If you have an app you would like to share email Kristina Preisner, kpreisner@iiav.com.

 
Workforce size MATTERS with regards to the Affordable Care Act. If you have 50 or more full time or full time equivalents, you are an Applicable Large Employer.

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E&O SPOTLIGHT
Many agents have heard me say, "Document, document, document." This advice is usually in the context of loss control, i.e., making sure that you document your communications with your clients as much as possible in order to avoid misunderstandings that may lead to E & O claims.

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PRESS RELEASES
Report findings deliver insights on insurance purchasing behavior, customer service; cross-compares Generation Z with millennials.

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Atlantic Specialty Lines, Inc.
Interstate Insurance Management, Inc.
AmTrust North America
Penn National Insurance
Coastal Agents Alliance
Commonwealth Underwriters Ltd