AIIA Building for Tomorrow Capital Campaign
Begins!
Yesterday, April 26th, marked the official start of the AIIA
Building for Tomorrow Capital Campaign. Already, this fundraising drive has met
with terrific success. To date, we have received $488,400! We are very close to
the halfway mark! The new AIIA facility will benefit all members – agency or
associate, student or teacher. Find out how you can be a lasting part of AIIA
history - contact AIIA President Elect Jim Williams at (256) 890-9067 or AIIA
Secretary Treasurer Jay Ison at (251) 473-9000 or AIIA EVP Vic McCarley at
(205) 326-4129.
AIIA thanks Benefit
Choices for pledging $1,000 for a plaque on the Wall of Honor. “The state
association is so important to the entire industry,” says Ray Smith. “Benefit
Choices is glad to show appreciation for the state association for always being
there for agents whether on the company or agency side.” Thanks again Benefit
Choices!
Independent
Agencies Leave Legacy - AIIA Executive Committee Gives
100% Support
Many
regular agency members, including all of AIIA’s executive officers are
responding to call for support for the association’s new facility. We cannot
thank these agencies enough for their support and generous pledges. Permanent
recognition will be given in the new building in appreciation of the following
independent agencies:
AIIA
President Mickie Edwards $1,000
AIIA
President Elect Jim Williams $1,000
AIIA
Secretary Treasurer Jay Ison and TBMBI, Mobile $5,000
AIIA
State National Director and Past President Jere Peak $1,000
AIIA
Immediate Past President Arthur Williams and Byars & Associates, Jasper $5,000
AIIA
Executive Vice President Victor McCarley $1,000
AIIA
Board Member & Incoming Secretary Treasurer Joel Quillen, Sinclair
Lawrence, Muscle Shoals $1,000
Jack
McCarn & Mickie Edwards, Realty Insurance Agency, Birmingham $500
Jack
McCarn $1,000
Past
President Quinton Hanson $1,000
Past
President Malcolm Dunaway $4,000
AIIA
Board Member Steve Hoggle and Woodall & Hoggle Insurance, Boaz,
Guntersville, Albertville $5,000
Past
President Bill Gray $1,000
The
Morris Agency, Selma $1,000
AIIA
Board Member Raymond Best $1,000
AIIA
Board Member Lisa Worley and Anchor Insurance Agency, Hoover $5,000
Beebe
Frederick, The Frederick Agency, Montgomery $5,000
Past
President George Bentley $1,000
W.H.
Stewart, Jr., Marion Insurance Agency, Marion $400
McGriff,
Seibels & Williams, Birmingham $5,000
Past
President Mark Calhoun and wife Alison $5,000
AIIA
Board Member Frank Millsaps $1,000
Cobbs,
Allen & Hall, Birmingham, Gadsden $5,000
Save Money on Rooms at Convention Don’t Miss the Hotel
Cut Off Date – May 9, 2004
How can a 5-minute investment
of time save you $534? The Hotel Cutoff Date is Sunday, May 9, 2004, and
once the block is closed, room prices will increase significantly and the hotel
is not offering an extension on our room block. Register right now on line at www.aiia.org/conventions and click
on the Online Registration. Don’t pay $399/night for a view of the hotel
parking lot. After the Hilton cut off date that is less than TWO – (2) - weeks
away, the Hilton projects the run-of-the-house rate will jump from $221 to
$399/night and the beachview rate will jump from $271 to $449/night. (Savings
of $178/night x 3 nights = $534) Don’t delay – two weeks before convention last
year the hotel was sold out. We don’t want to see you left out on the beach
with the stars for your roof – so use the link above to go right to online
registration and make your 5 minutes save you big $$$$$$!!!!!
Don’t want to register
online? Need a registration form? Call Kim Kay or Nancy Crowe at (205)
326-4129. We will be happy to answer questions and/or fax you the registration
information.
Come
experience the New Day at AIIA. We will prove to you that it is, indeed, a new
day at AIIA. Come to Convention June 10-12 at the Sandestin Hilton to see the
new building plans, to learn about AIIA programs that will contribute to your
agency’s success and to enjoy time with your family in the fun, positive
atmosphere we provide. Let our AIIA “New Day” inspire you to create a “New Day”
in your agency. Our excitement for our members and our industry is contagious.
Come and catch the spirit at the 108th Annual Convention.
New
to this year’s convention will be Progressive’s Wheel of fortune. Hypnotist and
motivational speaker Robert Ian will perform his “Incredible Stage Hypnosis
Show” after Saturday’s Closing Banquet on Saturday. Don’t worry about missing our
favorite party band - “Meet The Press” will perform Thursday night rather than
on Saturday night. Also, by attending the June AIIA Convention, IIABA will give
you a 33% discount to the Annual IIABA National Convention in Orlando. Old
favorites such as the poolside hospitality suites, the golf and fishing
tournaments, the Kids Crab Hunt, Parent’s Night Out and the Ladies program are
on the list of activities. Infinity Insurance will offer several free CEU
classes. Guest speakers include IIABA President-Elect Thomas Grau, CPCU, a
representative from the Alabama Dept. of Industrial Relations, Cathy Rein, CEO
and President of MetLife Auto & Home, will speak about the state of the
industry and motivational speaker Robert Ian will present “Identify, Master and
Conquer Change.”
IIABA Offers 33%
Discount to the IIABA National Convention in Orlando, Florida
IIABA
is giving a 33% discount to AIIA members who attend both the 108th AIIA Annual Convention and the IIABA
National Convention, October 8-12 at Walt Disney World. AIIA members attending
the AIIA 108th Convention in June qualify to receive the 33%
discount to Orlando. The Walt Disney World Resort facilities are so close to
home, it invites you to combine your business and pleasure into one trip – the
IIABA National Convention. IIABA is offering a World Class Trade Show, a Best Practices symposium and workshop
geared towards CSRs. Don’t miss this event!
EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
Ø
Huntsville
Licensing School. Space is
still available for the 40-hour pre-licensing class in Huntsville. Class meets
daily from 8-5 p.m. Monday May 17 – Friday May 21 at the Four Points Sheraton –
Airport in Huntsville. Course fee is $225 for AIIA members and includes
state-approved textbooks. This course meets the Alabama Department of Insurance
requirement to sit for the agent’s P&C exam. Please contact Nita Blankenship, or go to www.aiia.org for registration information.
Ø
CIC - Life
and Health Institute May
26-28. Class will meet daily from 8-5 p.m. at The Radisson Hotel in Birmingham.
Course fee is $325. It is approved for 20 hours continuing education credit.
Please contact Nita Blankenship, or
go to www.aiia.org for registration
information.
EMPLOYMENT / AGENCY OPPORTUNITIES
Ø Seeking Experienced Commercial Underwriter. EMC seeks experienced multi-line commercial underwriter in
Birmingham. College degree and a minimum of 5 years multi-line underwriting
required. Excellent communication skills required. Some overnight travel
required. EMC offers competitive benefit package. EOE. Email resumes to thomas.c.oconnell@emcins.com or
fax (205) 987-0438.
Ø Underwriter Needed. Underwriter
needed for fast-paced MGA in Florence. NAI seeks an experienced E&S binding
underwriter. www.nai1982.com Send resume
and salary requirements to P.O. Box 2909, Florence, AL 35630.
Ø
Seeking Personal Lines Supervisor. Experienced personal lines supervisor
needed in growing Montgomery agency. Full time position. Please call Barbara at
334-244-2577 to schedule an interview.
Ø Seeking Licensed Commercial
Lines Producer. Birmingham Area (Hoover/Vestavia Hills) agency seeking licensed
commercial lines producer. Excellent work environment &
commissions. Please submit resume in confidence to (205) 979-3919 or email
to cull6453@bellsouth.net.
Ø
Seeking Part-Time Clerical for Surety Department. EMC needs part-time clerical
in the Birmingham Surety Office. EOE. E-mail resumes to Melody.A.Massey@EMCIns.com or fax
to Melody Massey (205) 987-7403.
Ø Business Development Coordinator/Trainer. Infinity Insurance Company seeks Business Development
Training Coordinator/Administrator for the Birmingham area. Individual will act
as a Company Representative to independent auto agency force by planning,
coordinating, and executing all territory training activities. Includes
locating training facilities, coordination of continuing education
requirements, student enrollment and instructor preparation. Minimal overnight
travel. Minimum one year of business development experience required. HTML
skills and Excel skills preferred. Competitive salary, excellent benefits,
performance incentives and a generous auto/travel allowance. Forward resume,
with salary requirements, to: Infinity, P. O. Box 444, Birmingham, AL 35201, Fax: (205) 803-8406, or Jobs@IPACC.Com
Ø Commercial Lines CSR Seeks
Position. Licensed
CSR with CISR designation seeks position in Birmingham area. Please contact
Brenda Hope @ 205-791-2985.