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Industry News
InVEST
Take a Stand in the War for Talent
The insurance industry is just one of the contenders in the war for talent and InVEST has the answer to ensure the insurance industry wins the battle.
InVEST, a 501(c)(3) educational trust, perpetuates the industry by making students aware of the exciting careers in insurance. Each year, InVEST accepts scholarship applications from program graduates pursuing an insurance degree or certification. Last year, $60,000 was granted to 52 students across the United States.
Contribute an item to the auction today and begin taking a stand in the war for talent.
All of the proceeds generated from the silent auction are used to fund the scholarships awarded to InVEST students each year. Convention attendees will have the opportunity to bid on sporting event tickets, golf clubs, electronics, gadgets, trips and more. Items are donated by insurance carriers, agents and brokers, Big “I” and its state affiliates, other professional organizations and individuals.
As a contributor, you will receive spotlight visibility in the auction program distributed to more than 2,300 convention attendees; on the Big “I” and InVEST Web site; and on event signage placed at each item.
The 2009 auction will be held during the Big "I" Legislative Conference & Convention, April 31 to May 1, 2009, at Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C.
The deadline for InVEST Silent Auction donations is Feb. 13, 2009. Not sure what to donate? Call the InVEST staff and they can assist you in finding a creative and memorable item to grab attendees’ attention. For more information, contact Jennifer Robinson, InVEST program manager, at 703-706-5437; jennifer.robinson@iiaba.net.
Best Practices
Best Practices Teaches the ABCs of Business Processes and Information Management
Learn how to incorporate Real Time and other workflows to achieve a fully electronic-focused agency with the help of the Best Practices Guide to Agency Business Processes and the upcoming information management webinar series.
The webinar series will teach members the concepts and solutions outlined in the Best Practices Guide to Agency Business Processes and Information Management. Attendees will learn how to evaluate their current technology and workflow implementations, and gain a greater understanding of the tools available to improve their agency’s operational efficiencies. In addition, attendees will gain valuable information about auditing and monitoring their agency’s compliance with procedures and workflows eliminating E&O exposure.
The tuition and material for the webinar includes the newly revised 155-page Best Practices Guide to Agency Business Process and Information Management. This comprehensive and practical tool not only guides members on what should be done, but provides practical steps on how to get there --- including detailed property-casualty and benefits workflows, as well as reference guides for categorizing and retrieving electronic information for each type of transaction.
The webinar series will be led by Laura Nettles, founder of the Nettles Consulting Network. Click here for more information and click here to register. For more information, email BestPractices@iiaba.net.
Big "I" Flood Program
Sales Webinars Offered
Register now to learn some simple, yet effective marketing techniques that will be discussed in the “Oh, by the way” Flood program webinar. Webinar dates are Oct. 8, 11 a.m., EST and Oct. 15, 2 p.m. EST. To register click on the desired date or send an email to bigimarkets@iiaba.net and put "Oh, By The Way Flood Sale Webinar” in the subject line and include which session you would like to attend.
Big I AdvantageSM
Save with Hertz
Big "I" members enjoy special year-round discounts from Hertz on daily, weekly, weekend and monthly rentals for business or pleasure for members traveling in the U.S. and worldwide. The Big “I” discount code for Hertz is CDP #0034948. Call 1-800-654-2210 or visit www.hertz.com when making a reservation. Present your Hertz Member Discount Card at the time of rental. To receive a card, e-mail Elif Wisecup at elif.wisecup@iiaba.net.
Big "I" Career Center
Hiring? The Big "I" Can Help!
Did you know that the Big "I" operates an insurance industry career Web site? Visit www.insurancecareerfinder.com to post ads for open positions and browse candidate resumes. Employer job posting pricing begins at $250. Jobseekers may post their resumes and browse open positions for free. Contact Brett Sutch at brett.sutch@iiaba.net for more information.
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