Have You Joined AIIA’s Capital Campaign?
The fundraising campaign for
the new building is off to a great start, but we need the assistance of ALL
members. We still need more than $450,000 to meet our building goal. Every
contribution is important, and everyone will be recognized in a place in AIIA
history. Even though we’ve met the halfway mark of $500,000, we need your
participation. Of our 400 regular agency members, only 39 have given pledges to
the building fundraising campaign, that’s less than 10% of our members! Please
make your pledge today; we’d like to have 20% participation by the end of the
month. This is a very attainable goal if you help. Of our 130 Associate
members, only 13, or 10%, have shown their support. We need the help of our associates just as much! Note to our
company members: We still need $10,000 sponsors for staff offices. A plaque
will be placed outside of the staff office with your company name! AIIA has a
steady stream of prospective members, agency principles and numerous agents,
producers and CSRs that visit staff members’ offices frequently.
We would love to have 100%
participation from our agency and associate members. Remember, any contribution
helps! Thanks to the following Capital Campaign Contributors for their recent
pledges:
Jack Collier, Slingluff United, Dothan $1,000
Beau Yarbrough, Junkins-Yarbrough-Corp, Birmingham $1,000
Sandy Shelton, Rankin-Shelton-Hunter, Decatur $500
Mark Landers, J. Smith Lanier, Birmingham $1,000
David and Emily McCarley, Harris Insurance, Birmingham
$1,000
Joe Bennett, Cousins Insurance, Wetumpka $1,000
David Glass, Calhoun County Insurance, Jacksonville $250
Cousins Insurance Agency, Wetumpka $1,000
Young Agent Contributor Rick Moffett, Briggs Insurance
Agency, Birmingham $500
Paul Copper, Independent Insurance Agents,
Birmingham $1,000
Duckwoth-Morris-Acordia, Tuscaloosa $1,000
Estelle Smith, Alabama Public Auto Insurance Agency,
Birmingham $1,000
Jim Alexander, Penn National Insurance $1,000
J.R. Prewitt & Associates, Birmingham $1,000
Young Agent Contributor Larry Burkman, Larry Burkman
Insurance $400
Bob Arnold, Slingluff United, Dothan $1,000
Wondering Why AIIA Needs a New Facility? Simply
put, we have outgrown the current location. First, a new location offers the
opportunity grow our membership base and our education department. It will
allow us to open our doors to our members, providing and assisting with meeting
locations to numerous industry groups. Second, AIIA has one of the best
educational departments of all 51 Big “I” state associations and has won the
top award in our member size category eight times. However, in order to support
growth of this program, we must have a location with better facilities. The new
building has increased parking, meeting space, kitchen space and restrooms,
making our program more appealing to students. Third, AIIA has been helping
independent agents for more than 108 years. The new building will be the symbol
of strength and our continued success while modernizing our appearance. Not to
forget, the new location is extremely convenient to I-65 and within minutes to
I-20 and I-459!
Convention is Near! Registration and Reservations
Still Available
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. Your favorite party band -
“Meet The Press” will perform Thursday night rather than on Saturday night. 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.” Register online at www.aiia.org,
click Meetings. Don’t want to register
online? Need a registration form? Call Kim Kay or Nancy Crowe at (205)
326-4129.
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!
Southwest
Airlines Currently Offers Discount Fare to Orlando – Hurry Offer Ends Tomorrow!
Thinking about going to the IIABA Convention in Orlando this year?
Southwest Airlines is currently offering discounted fares through the hot fares
program. If you book your tickets before May 20th, midnight,
airfares from Birmingham to Orlando are only $69 one-way. The return from
Orlando to Birmingham is also $69 one-way. How can you beat a $138 roundtrip
ticket to IIABA’s Convention and Walt Disney World! Go to www.southwest.com to make
reservations. Remember, this offer good through May 20th! 21-day
advanced purchase required and travel must be from June 8 – October 29, 2004.
Price does not include taxes and fees.
NAIW Education Foundation Golf Tournament
Rescheduled to June 17th
The Alabama State Council of Insurance Women has postponed their golf
tournament due to lack of participation. The new date is June 17th at 8:00 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
a check to NAIW Alabama State Council, c/o Sandra Rice-Brown, 235 River Ranch
Road, Ragland, AL 35131-4800.
UM Named
Insured Update
In the April, 2004 issue of
AIIA's Education News, we reported that in Nationwide Insurance Company
v. Nicholas, the Court of Civil Appeals of Alabama ruled that rejection of
uninsured motorists coverage by one "named insured" on a personal
auto policy was not effective as a rejection by other "named
insureds" under the same policy. A PDF file of this court case is
available on AIIA's website at http://www.aiia.org/UMnamedinsuredRuling.pdf
. AIIA recommends that all "named insureds" sign uninsured motorists
coverage rejection forms when UM coverage is rejected on a personal auto
policy. Some insurance companies have recently issued notices to
their appointed agents to address this situation. Agents should check with
their carriers to find out the exact format of each carrier's UM rejection
form.
EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
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. Approved for 20 hours CE credit. Please contact Nita Blankenship, or go to www.aiia.org for registration information or to
register online using a credit card.
EMPLOYMENT / AGENCY OPPORTUNITIES
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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.
Ø PL CSR Seeking Position.
Licensed personal lines CSR seeks position in Jefferson / Shelby County. 23
years of experience. Call Lavelle Huff at (205) 680-1799.
Ø Seeking Receptionist.
Birmingham agency seeks receptionist with light computer skills. Please call
(205) 969-2131.