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A Message From HIIA PresidentBRAD WAGENAAR Aloha, and welcome to the Hawaii Independent Insurance Agents Association, an organization devoted to promoting the independent agent in assisting the public with finding the best values for all their insurance needs. Our goal is to be a valued resource - to the public, by finding the best product at the best prices - and to the agent, by committing to be its advocate at the legislature and other governmental agencies so they can continue to serve and protect his clients. We see ourselves as consumer advocates, standing alongside our customers when they have a claim until settlement. | 
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The MarshBerry Letter is now available for HIIA Members!
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Important Legislative Issues
HIIA: Your One-Stop Source For All Your Insurance Needs
Welcome to HIIA.org, the largest association of independent insurance agents in Hawaii. We're glad you've taken the time to visit. The independent agent and insurance broker is your professional who saves you the time and hassle of trying to protect yourself, your family, and your business, while assuring that you have satisfied legal and governmental requirements in the event of a loss or catastrophe. We at HIIA believe the public should be well-informed about insurance and financial services. Our professional network of independent agents are here to serve you and offer their assistance in helping you determine how to best insure your valued assets. Thanks to our state-of-the-art data system, we can help you find an agent or broker in your area who can assist you in addressing your specific insurance and insurance-related concerns. HIIA is affiliated with the nation's largest and most respected organizations--the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA). As a result, you have access to their vast resource of knowledge, expertise, and resources.
HIIA.org -- A Member Resource You Can Use
One click opens the door into a world of products and services, industry-related information and resources, and a virtually endless network of tools to help HIIA members strengthen and grow their business within the Hawaii marketplace and beyond. Dedicated to maintaining a healthy environment in which HIIA members can transact business, HIIA also serves as your voice and representative to the public and legislative communities it serves. HIIA.org is your source for changing market conditions which can impact your business. Whatever your concerns or interests, HIIA wants to hear from you. If we don't know the answer immediately, we'll work hard to find it out for you. HIIA is about working together to reinforce "there is strength in numbers".
HIIA: Who We Are
HIIA is dedicated to serving both the member independent agents and the public they serve.
HIIA is an advocate for its members before the public to represent the industry it serves as a professional and competent resource for insurance products and services.
HIIA represents a diversity of members from large organizations to sole proprietorships.
HIIA's most important role is as an advocate in the Hawaii state legislature and the U.S. Congress, and with state regulators, insurers, media and the public. ________________________________________________________________________________________ HIIA MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Hawaii Independent Insurance Agents Association (HIIA) is to be the unrelenting advocate for the independent insurance agents association and to fulfill the educational, political and business needs of its members, consistent with the best interest of the insurance buying public. |
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| NATIONAL NEWS | | | Want to Improve Your Bottom Line? Click HERE for video presentation. If your agency is struggling with the twin effects of a struggling economy and a soft market, the Big "I" has tools you can use right now to help improve your bottom line. Listen to Big "I" President and CEO Bob Rusbuldt talk about what the Big "I" is doing to help your agency thrive. | | | | Top Insurance Industry Executives to Address Young Agents Big "I" Leadership Institute Presidents' Panel ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 17, 2010 - The Big "I" has announced the insurance carrier panel of presidents and executives for the annual Young Agents Big "I" Leadership Institute. Participating carriers include Fireman's Fund, The Hartford, MetLife and Progressive Insurance. | | | | Big "I" Calls on Congressional Leaders to Repeal Burdensome IRS Form 1099 Provision WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 12, 2010 - The Big "I" sent a letter to Congressional leaders urging the repeal of a provision in the new health care law that will require all businesses to file a Form 1099 for any business-to-business transaction for goods or services over $600 (cumulative throughout the tax year) starting in 2012. | | | | Beacon Mutual Joins Trusted Choice® ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 11, 2010 - The Beacon Mutual Insurance Company has accepted an invitation to join the Trusted Choice® consumer branding program for independent insurance agents and brokers. Beacon, a mutual insurance company chartered by the State of Rhode Island, is the largest writer of workers' compensation insurance in the state. | | | | ALL IIABA NEWS AND PRESS RELEASES | | | | Subscribe to Insurance News & Views You can subscribe to Insurance News & Views, IIABA's weekly member email newsletter. This informative publication contains the latest industry and national association news and is delivered to your desktop every Thursday. You must be an owner or employee of an IIABA member agency to subscribe. | | |
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