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T H U R S D A Y , N O V E M B E R 30, 2 0 0 6 Industry News LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE & CONVENTION Big “I” Seeks Ultimate Producer Challenge Applicants Are you the ultimate producer? Have you discovered the best mix of personality, salesmanship and technical expertise to write just about any piece of business you want? If you meet all the application’s eligibility criteria, you could be chosen to compete in The Ultimate Producer Challenge at the Big “I” Legislative Conference & Convention in Washington, D.C., April 25-27, 2007.
Along with pride and prestige, The Ultimate Producer Challenge winner receives a $2,500 cash prize and consultations with industry renowned sales trainer Roger Sitkins.
The Ultimate Producer Challenge was first conducted at the 2005 Big “I” Convention in New York City, where Diane Durnin of J.D. Fulwiler & Company Insurance, Inc. in Portland, Ore., was named winner and Roosevelt Haywood III of Haywood and Fleming Associate in Gary, Ind., was named first runner-up.
Click here to download the 2007 Ultimate Producer Challenge Application. For more information, contact Madelyn Flannagan at madelyn.flannagan@iiaba.net.
YOUNG AGENTS Conference & Convention Events Geared Toward Young Agents The National Young Agents Committee is offering events geared specifically for up-and-coming leaders at the Big “I” Legislative Conference & Convention. Special sessions include a first-timers reception, the Young Agent attendee and InsurPac chairs luncheon, a hospitality event and the always-popular President’s Panel breakfast with Big “I” leadership. Young agents will gain valuable legislative and leadership skills at this ground-breaking insurance industry event. The Big “I” Legislative Conference & Convention will be held at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington D.C. April 25-27, 2007.
For more information, contact Katie Cosgrove, manager of the National Young Agents program, at (703) 776-5455; katie.cosgrove@iiaba.net.
BIG "I" MARKETSSM Get On Board with Big "I" Flood ProgramSM
Since June of 2004, there have been 27 consecutive months of growth in flood policies in force---and as of August 2006, there are 5,322,176 flood policies in force, according to FloodSmart. Equally impressive are the results of the agent referral program. On average, an agent participating in the program has received more than 500 referrals or listings to date. Click here to learn how to participate in the referral program or agent co-op program. Even without FloodSmart referrals, it’s possible to write flood business through the national association with the Big "I" Flood ProgramSM. Quote requests can be done at www.bigimarkets.com or by faxing Selective Insurance the flood risk information form. Agents can use Big "I" MarketsSM or the Selective direct option, which provides quotes immediately at Flood-On-Line® after the flood-only contract and other paperwork are completed. For more information, visit www.independentagent.com/flood.
Big “I” Career CenterSM Adds Features The Big “I” Career CenterSM has added two new features to its employer arsenal. Agents can now choose from two featured employer packages which allow a company and/or agency to increase its visibility on the Big “I” Career CenterSM. The GoogleTM Maps feature has also been added to all job postings. Once registered agents can search nearly 1,000 resumes and set up a resume agent feature. The feature allows agents to create an online resume agent that will e-mail qualified candidates right to their in-box daily. For more information on the center, contact Brett Sutch at brett.sutch@iiaba.net.
InVEST
InVest Announces Dates for 2007 Silent Auction Participate in the InVEST silent auction and support the program’s annual scholarships awarded to graduates of InVEST who are pursuing higher education with an emphasis on insurance. The InVEST board of directors will hold the 2007 InVEST silent auction during the Big "I" Legislative Conference & Convention. The convention will take place April 25-27 at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C, with the silent auction opening on April 26 at 6 p.m.
A 501(c)3 educational trust, InVEST introduces high school and community college students to insurance and the more than 350 diverse careers available within the industry, giving students a new outlook on the future. The program also offers insurance agencies, brokers and carriers a diverse and talented group of entry-level recruits.
Play an important roll in the future of InVEST’s brightest students by making a donation to the 2007 silent auction. Visit www.independentagent.com and click here to download a contribution form. For more information, contact Sandra Skipper at 703-706-5437; sandra.skipper@iiaba.net.
IIABA NEWS Personalized Holiday Cards Available Through Mines Press
Mines Press, the Big “I” officially endorsed printer, has a wide selection of holiday cards available. From business-to-business cards to patriotic/peace cards to personal cards, Mines Press has more than 1,000 cards for to choose from. Cards and envelopes can also be customized with an agency's message and address. Visit www.minespress.com and click “insurance” then “holiday cards” to order.
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