AIIA Young Agents
Conference is July 22-24 at the New Baytowne Village Resort
Come
experience the new and beautiful Village of Baytowne Wharf in the Sandestin
Resort. The Young Agents conference is July 22-24, and will not overlap the
back to school rush of August. Come experience a taste of New Orleans in this
pedestrian setting. Full of shops, eateries and a rich atmosphere, the Village
will be the perfect spot to mix business with pleasure. Speaker Steve Morgan is
back by popular demand. His high energy and topics received great response the
last time he joined us. His topics are “Four Phases of Attitude” and “Customer
Relations.” We all know attitude plays in huge role in our daily interaction
with customers. Fun events include a dolphin cruise for all ages and a golf
tournament. Registration information is available online at www.aiia.org or call Nancy Crowe or Kim Kay at
(205) 326-4129.
Exciting news! AIIA’s Building for Tomorrow’s
Capital Campaign is over $700,000! Thanks to the following contributors who
raised our pledge total to $706,900! We
reached $700,000 – Who will help us reach $800,000? Will you help us reach our
goal? Call in your pledge to AIIA today! 205-326-4129.
David Durden,
Turner Insurance & Bonding, Montgomery $1,000
Mark Rowley,
Oakleigh Insurance, Mobile $1,000
Bobby
Solomon, Solomon Insurance Agency, Mobile
$1,000
Gordon
Darling, Darling Insurance /dba Badger-Stonewell, Mobile $1,000
Thanks so much to all Capital Campaign
Contributors! We cannot do it without your help!
IIABA
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Big “I” Hails President’s Signature of Flood Bill
The
Big “I” hailed President Bush’s signature of the Flood Insurance Reform Act (S.
2238), with CEO Bob Rusbuldt calling the reform measure “a new era for the
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).” The new law extends the program
through September 2008 and establishes a pilot mitigation program that will
allow the FEMA to target repetitive flood-loss properties. This mitigation
provision is crucial because it will prevent abuse of the system and save
taxpayers a significant amount of money. For the past year, the Big “I” worked
with congressional lawmakers on renewal of the program, which covers more than 4.4
million homeowners nationwide, before its expiration June 30. The program
lapsed previously, leaving homeowners confused and potentially without
coverage. With the bill now signed into law, the ability of homeowners and
business owners to acquire flood insurance will continue unabated. The Big “I”
worked closely with leading Senate Banking Committee members, including Chairman
Richard Shelby (R-Ala.), Economic Policy Subcommittee Chairman Jim Bunning
(R-Ky.) and full committee Ranking Member Paul Sarbanes (D-Md.), to get the
reauthorization measure approved by the Senate prior to the deadline. The Big
“I” also worked closely with leaders of the House Financial Services Committee,
including Chairman Mike Oxley (R-Ohio), Insurance Subcommittee Chairman Richard
Baker (R-La.), Rep. Doug Bereuter (R-Neb.), Housing Subcommittee Chairman Bob
Ney (R-Ohio) and full committee Ranking Member Barney Frank (D-Mass.), on
passage of the original House measure, which was slightly modified by the
Senate, and to get the Senate-passed bill through the House on June 21.
The
spectacular Swan and Dolphin Hotel, located close to the heart of the
world-famous Walt Disney World resort near Orlando, Fla., will host the 2004
Big “I” Convention. The Big “I” Convention and related events will be held at
the Swan and Dolphin Hotel from Oct. 9 –12. The meeting falls on the long
Columbus Day weekend, giving agents and their families one more chance to enjoy
Florida and the sun before winter sets in. The world-class hotel offers an
array of attractions that will appeal to many attendees: four heated pools, 17
restaurants and lounges, free transportation to all Disney parks, easy access
to Disney’s BoardWalk, and a nightly fireworks show from Epcot Center and Walt
Disney World-MGM Studios that is visible from the hotel’s rooms. Only at
Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Hotel can you find these and many other wonderful
amenities that will help your family enjoy the Big “I” Convention and a
mini-vacation at the same time. To
register go to www.independentagent.com
and click on “Events and Conferences.” You can also make your Swan and Dolphin
Hotel room reservations at this Web site.
MEMBER SERVICES: ATTENTION
DORIS Users!
We
are in the process of putting together training sessions on DORIS agency
management systems. If you are using the DORIS system, please let us know by
calling Kim Kay at AIIA today at (205) 326-4129 or reply to your NEWSLINE. This information will only be
used to target current DORIS users about training. If you are a non-DORIS user,
but are interested in more information and discounts on DORIS offered through
AIIA, please contact Alison Ray King at aray@aiia.org
or (205) 326-4129.
EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
Ø
You Just Thought You Were Going To Update In September! Your CIC update
traditionally held in September in Birmingham has been moved to August. If
you need your update before the end of October, this is your last chance to do
so in Birmingham. Space is limited. Call Nita Blankenship at (205)
326-4129 immediately to reserve your space. Online registrations are accepted
at www.aiia.org. We will reserve a
waiting list for this institute.
Ø
Insuring Contractors. Topics include Commercial lines such as
builders’ risk, general liability, Inland Marine, Work Comp, Business Auto and
much more.
July 27th
Mobile
July 28th Montgomery
July 29th Birmingham
July 30th Huntsville
Ø
Send your New Hires to the Best P&C
Licensing School! Courses held in Birmingham at AIIA HQ August 18, 20, 23, 25,
27. Sponsored by Infinity Insurance, this course satisfies the Alabama Department of Insurance 40-hour
pre-qualification requirement for P&C licensing. Course fee includes
textbooks and supplemental study materials. Cost is only $225 for members /
$300 for non-members. Register online at www.aiia.org or call Nita Blankenship at (205)
326-4129, ext. 105.
EMPLOYMENT / AGENCY OPPORTUNITIES
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
(251) 625-8971.
Ø Seeking P&C Producer. Florence
agency needs P&C producer. Please call (256) 766-2222 for more info.
Ø Seeking P&C Producers: Agency
needs P&C producers in Alabama to sell top Auto insurance. For appointment
or sponsorship, call (205) 795-2540.
Ø Seeking Agents: Birmingham area agency
looking for agents to solicit surety accounts. Agency will provide office space
and is willing to split commissions 50/50 with the agent on all business they
produce. All inquires confidential. Send all inquiries to PO Box 449,
Trussville, AL 35173.
Ø Seeking
Commercial Lines Assistant. Birmingham agency seeking
experienced individual to assist Account Executives with customer service.
Please submit resume to fax 205-930-0450, Attn: W. Cochrane or email to wcochrane@jrprewitt.com .