Independent Insurance Agents of Oklahoma

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CISR William T. Hold Seminar September 1, Tulsa KAIROS Conference September 8-9, Stillwater New Employee Orientation September 13, online CISR Personal Residential September 15, Tulsa September 16, OKC CIC Personal Lines September 22-24, Tulsa 2010 Events Calendar Click here for a list of 2010 insurance industry events! Education Calendar Click here for a complete listing of IIAO classes.	*It's not too late to sign up!* Mark your calendar for September 8-9 in Stillwater for 8 hours of continuing education and the opportunity to meet with 25 companies wanting to do business with small/rural agencies in Oklahoma. Click here to register! Still need to renew your membership? Click here for a dues schedule and send it in today! Legislative update videos now available on YouTube's IIAOTV. IIAO's Chairman, Mike Ross, CPCU, responds to the legislation passed on the last day of session. Click here to read the letter. Thank you to our 2010 Partners! Click here to see the complete list of this year's company partners! Click here to visit our Health Care Reform Action Center for the latest information on this important issue. Did you know? IIAO members can receive their username or password delivered direct to their email inbox by clicking the "Forgot your username or password" link above! Floods happen. Agents can visit FloodSmart.gov or download a Claims Handbook for information on floods and selling flood policies. Follow Us:
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Reliable Insurance Group Oklahoma City, OK Work Comp Made Easy Oklahoma City, OK Peigo LLC Garland, TX Arkansas Agents Alliance Oklahoma City, OK Affordable Health Solutions Broken Arrow, OK Brian Biehl Insurance Agency Norman, OK Richardson Insurance Agency Tulsa, OK Bohannan Insurance Yukon, OK Davis Insurance Group Edmond, OK The Insurance Docs, LLC Tulsa, OK	Are you receiving IIAO's e-newsletter? It is delivered straight to your mailbox and full of news you can put to use immediately. Download the latest issue here! Does your Membership Directory need updating? Update the agency section by itself or all sections by clicking on the "Member Resources" link above, then choosing Member Publications. IIAO now offers Academy Publications for sale at all CISR and CIC programs. If you know which book you are looking for download an order form here. IIAO has numerous education offerings for a wide range of topics. Visit our Education Calendar and sign up for the classes you want today! Need a new employee? Post your ad on IIAO website for free. Visit the Career Bank for the most up-to-date listings. Is your agency ready for the future? Do you lack a strategic plan? "Rent Dan for a Day" and get your agency on track for a successful future. Find out more information now - dates are limited and are going fast! A world of information is available and is waiting for you at the IIABA Virtual University "Ask the Expert." Pose your question to a panel of experts and receive an answer within 24 hours. Agility Recovery Solutions offers everything your business would need should disaster strike. Find out now about how this important service can protect your business!

The Independent Insurance Agents of Oklahoma association is all about YOU, the independent insurance agent. We exist to serve you by taking the lead in protection, education, legislation and reform. IIAO helps YOU on the front lines and behind the scenes by saving you time, energy and money.

Independent Insurance Agents of Oklahoma
PO Box 13490, Oklahoma City, OK 73113
Email: info@iiaok.com
Phone: (405) 840-4426, Fax: (405) 840-4450*, Toll free: (800) 324-4426

*We do not give our consent to accept unsolicited fax advertisements. Violators will be reported to the FCC.

Street Address:
9417 N. Kelley Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73114

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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.

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