HOTEL CUT OFF DATE THIS WEEK!!
Save Money by Registering Today!
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, the Hilton projects the
run-of-the-house rate will jump from $221 to $399/night and the beach view 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.
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, Joey Ammons
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.”
AIIA thanks the group
at Alabama Self-Insured Workers Comp Fund, also known as BCA, for their $5,000
pledge to AIIA’s building project. “The Alabama Self-Insured Worker’s
Compensation Fund is pleased to contribute to the association’s new building,”
says Freda Bacon. “Since 1984, The Fund has benefited from our relationship
with AIIA and its members. We are proud to be a part of AIIA’s continued growth
and prosperity, and to be able to invest in its future.”
AIIA thanks Kimble
Coaker and the Alabama Truckers Association for giving $1,000 to AIIA’s
building project. A plaque of recognition will be placed on the Wall of Honor.
Thanks, Alabama Trucking Association for your support!
Building Capital Campaign Drive Success
To date, we have
received $531,900! Find out how you can be a lasting part of AIIA history -
contact AIIA President Elect Jim Williams at (256) 890-9067, AIIA Secretary
Treasurer Jay Ison at (251) 473-9000 or AIIA EVP Vic McCarley at (205)
326-4129. Many
regular agency members 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:
Art
Glasgow, Peck-Glasgow Agency $1,000
Gaylord
Lyon, Lyon Fry Cadden Insurance Agency $1,000
Bill Grimwood, Grimwood Insurance Agency $1,000
J.
Smith Lanier & Co., Huntsville $5,000
Harry
Hepler, J.Smith Lanier & Co., Huntsville, $1,000
Bruce
White, Jr., Whitehaven Insurance Group $5,000
Mark
Harbarger, Fountain, Parker & Harbarger, $5,000
AIIA
Past President Joe Fuller, Stead & Fuller $1,000
Kenn
Howell, Howell Insurance $1,000
AIIA
Past President George Thompson, Thompson Insurance $5,000
Jim
Garmon, Insurance Planning $100
Johnny
Woodrow, Insurance Network $4,000
AIIA Past President Ray Smith $1,000
AIIA Board Member Bruce White, Sr., Whitehaven
Insurance $1,000
Steve and Ralph McCurry, J. Smith Lanier, $1,000
Frederick Lanier, J. Smith Lanier $1,000
AIIA Past President Elliot Free $1,000
AIIA Young Agents Challenged to Contribute to
Capital Campaign
AIIA Young Agent Chair Gina Chandler has challenged ALL Young Agents to
meet the $400 contribution level. A separate plaque of recognition will be
placed in the new facility to honor contributing Young Agents. The $400 pledge
can be paid over a period of four years. Thanks to the following Young Agents
for their contributions:
YA Chair Gina Chandler, Walker Insurance, $400
Susanne
Grimwood, Grimwood Insurance, $400
Alison
Ray King, AIIA Staff Member, $400
Troy
Harris, AIIA Staff Member, $400
Past YA Chair Rux Bentley, Rux Carter Insurance, $400
Past YA Chair Wescoat Free, Knight Free Insurance, $400
NAIW Education Foundation Golf Tournament
The Alabama State Council of Insurance Women will hold a golf tournament
on May 20, 2004, 7 a.m. at Indian Oaks Golf Course in Anniston. Proceeds
benefit the NAIW Education Foundation. Registration is $50 for players and
includes golf cart, a meal and door prizes. Register to play by calling Indian
Oaks Country Club at (256) 820-4030 or you can make a contribution to the
Education Foundation by mailing your check to NAIW Alabama State Council, c/o
Sandra Rice-Brown, 235 River Ranch Road, Ragland, AL 35131-4800.
EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
Ø
There is a misprint in Resources, National
Alliance’s magazine. It lists AIIA as holding a CIC Commercial Property Class
in May. We are holding a CIC Life and Health Institute not a CIC
Commercial Property Class. The dates listed for The James K. Ruble Graduate
Seminar are also incorrect. The correct dates are June 30-July 2.
Ø
Huntsville
Licensing School. 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. Please
contact Nita Blankenship, or go to www.aiia.org for registration.
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 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. 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 Licensed C/L Producer. Hoover / Vestavia Hills agency seeks licensed
commercial lines producer. Excellent work environment &
commissions. Submit confidential resume (205) 979-3919 or email to cull6453@bellsouth.net.
Ø
Business Development
Coordinator/Trainer. Infinity Insurance seeks
Business Development Training Coordinator/ Administrator in Birmingham.
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 & 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 C/L CSR Seeks Position. Licensed CSR with CISR designation seeks position in
Birmingham area. Please contact Brenda Hope @ 205-791-2985.
Ø C/L Lines Marketer Seeks Position. Experienced commercial lines marketer
seeks agency position in the Mobile area performing marketing and/or agency
management function. Contact Dick MacDonald at (205) 625-8971.
Ø Seeking P&C Producer. Florence
agency needs P&C producer. Please call (256) 766-2222 for more info.