July 20, 2004

 

American Mining Gives $5,000 to AIIA Capital Campaign

AIIA thanks Bryant Brown and Silvia Wilkins of American Mining Insurance Company in Birmingham for their $5,000 donation to AIIA’s building project. Thanks American Mining for your support!

 

AIIA Capital Campaign – Who Will Help Us Break $800,000?

AIIA’s Building for Tomorrow’s Capital Campaign is over $700,000! Thanks to the following contributors who raised our pledge total to $720,000! Who will help us reach $800,000? Will you help us reach our goal? Call in your pledge to AIIA today! 205-326-4129.

Thanks to Lyon, Fry, Cadden Insurance in Mobile for increasing their initial pledge by $5,000!

Mobile Insurance Women  $1,000

The Goff Group, Montgomery  $1,000

Robbie Robertson, John A. Robertson Insurance Agency, Fairhope  $1,000

Farrell Morris, Morris Insurance Agency, Mobile  $1,000

Lester O’Neal, O’Neal Agency, Andalusia  $100

Thanks so much to all Capital Campaign Contributors! We cannot do it without your help!

 

AIIA Young Agents Conference is July 22-24 at the New Baytowne Village 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 and Beach Olympics for all ages and a golf tournament. Registration is available onsite. See you there!

 

IIABA’s Virtual University: VU Changing to Subscription Service
Beginning in September, the Virtual University (VU) on-line subscription service will be available to Big “I” members free of charge as part of your AIIA membership. Paid subscriptions will be available to insurance industry personnel and other non-members. Access to online VU courses will remain accessible to everyone after Sept. 1. More information and subscription instructions will be forthcoming as this changeover date approaches. VU is an innovative online learning center for the insurance industry that offers a variety of learning styles appropriate for all individuals or all situations. The VU features a comprehensive research library and an “Ask an Expert” service among other valuable services.

 

TRUSTED CHOICESM: Successful June Campaign to Be Followed By August Ad Flight Run

The June Trusted ChoiceSM ad flight was very successful, and the Big “I” is now looking ahead to the next two-week flight, scheduled for Aug. 9 through 22. The upcoming ad flight will air on such programs as the O’Reilly Factor, Law and Order, and the USGA Championships. The August flight will be the fourth of this year for the national brand, which promotes to consumers the benefits of using a Trusted ChoiceSM agency – choice of insurance companies, customization of coverages, and advocacy support. Previous flights this year aired in March and April. Two more flights will hit the airwaves in October and December.

 

Upcoming AIIA Important Dates

Ø      July 28th           AIIA Board Meeting            AIIA Office Birmingham

Ø      August 26th             CIC / CISR Conferment Ceremony    The Club atop Red Mountain, Birmingham

Ø      September 14th           Big I PAC Golf Tournament     Prattville Country Club, Prattville

Ø      September 22nd          Small & Rural Agents Conference  The Radisson, Birmingham

Ø      September 29th           COMMITTEE DAY               AIIA Office Birmingham

 

 

 

 

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.

Ø      Seeking Position. Moving to Helena. Licensed, experienced with CISR designation seeks Commercial Lines CSR position in North Shelby County or South Jefferson County. Leaving current employer August 13th. Contact via phone (251) 639-0985, ext. 135, or email tlaforty@aric.cc . Resume available upon request.

Ø      Seeking Personal Lines CSR. Established Birmingham agency seeks honest dependable individual for personal lines customer service position. One or more years of insurance experience plus license preferred. Please send resume with cover letter to ellen.roberts@greenhalghinsurance.com or fax to 205-967-8444.