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INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENTS OF ARKANSAS The Independent Insurance Agents of Arkansas (IIAA), a non-profit trade association, is the spokesman for the Arkansas’s independent agent property and casualty segment of the insurance industry. The Association was founded in 1901, and represents more than 290 independent insurance agencies in the state of Arkansas and more than 100 associate members and is an affiliate of the Independent Insurance Agents of America. IIAA membership is comprised of it’s leaders in the insurance industry. These members guide IIAA to complete its mission for all independent insurance agents and their customers throughout Arkansas. IIAA is a powerful front through the professionalism of its members and staff.
Quick Links - Education IIAA has numerous education offerings for a wide range of topics. Visit our Education Calendar Page and sign up for the classes you want today! 2009 Education Schedule just posted! - IIAA'S New Online CE Program - Click here!
E & O Coverage For Your Agency For over 25 years, the Big "I" Professional Liability Program underwritten by Westport Insurance Corporation (rated "Excellent" by A.M. Best) has been your trusted source for Insurance Agents & Brokers E&O. Commercial Umbrella available through Penn National - the most comprehensive and affordable excess insurance protection available. - RLI Personal Umbrella Policy With RLI's PUP program, your client can maintain his coverage with whatever insurance company he chooses as long as minimum underlying coverage limits are met. Also available, RLI's @Home Business (BOP) policy for businesses run from the home.
- Eagle Agency No volume commitments! Full ownership of business! Profit Sharing!
- Big I Markets is the independent agent's gateway to specialized insurance products and services with no access fees, no volume commitments, and competitive commissions.
- Floods happen. Agents can visit FloodSmart.gov or download a Claims Handbook for information on floods and selling flood policies.
- Virtual University 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. Online CE also available!
IIAA Hotel Partners- Wondering where to stay for your next CIC or other IIAA event? Click here for a list of IIAA participating Hotel Partners. Big I Travel - A members only program that allows our membership to make airfare, hotel, and auto rental reservations on-line and usually cheaper than other travel programs. Shop us and compare!
Why RLI’s “stand alone” umbrella stands out 
In today’s crowded field of personal umbrella options, one carrier stands out: RLI, with its “stand alone” personal umbrella policy. That’s because RLI offers: - Flexibility to take advantage of a RLI’s personal umbrella and still get auto or home coverage from any carrier. - Competitive, low premiums for increased limits of liability, up to $5 million. - Quotes with 11 quick questions. - A simple, self-underwriting application that lets you know immediately if the insured is accepted. - Automatic, direct-billed renewals. Want to know more? Contact Kari McAfee at the Big “I” by calling 501-221-2444 or by e-mail at kmcafee@iiaar.org PS - RLI has an A+ Best’s rating and offers the ONLY stand alone personal umbrella that’s available on admitted paper in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. |
IIAA JOB BANK 
Due to a recent surge of interest, the Job Listings link has returned to the IIA of Arkansas website. Click Here to view Resumes and Positions available
Please contact Nancy Dyer if your agency has a position available, or if you would like to be placed with a member agency. |
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| NATIONAL: News |  | | Sign Up for the Health Care Legislative Fly-In, July 14-15 [click HERE to register] The Big "I" is co-hosting a special health care reform Capitol Hill fly-in with the other major health insurance producer groups July 14-15. Participants will lobby Congress about the important role professional health insurance advisors, agents, brokers, consultants and employee benefit specialists play in providing health care to millions of Americans. | | | | Big "I" Submits Testimony to House Committee on Natural Catastrophe Insurance WASHINGTON, D.C., July 2, 2009 - The Big "I" today submitted testimony to the U.S. House of Representatives Financial Services Committee Subcommittee on Oversight & Investigations field hearing titled "The Homeowners' Insurance Crisis: Solutions for Homeowners, Communities, and Taxpayers." | | | | InVEST Program Presents Dach Award to New York Industry Leader WESTFIELD CENTER, Ohio, July 1, 2009 - The InVEST program awarded Dee Macheda of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New York (IIABNY) with the Dach Award. The Dach Award honors an insurance industry volunteer who has made tremendous contributions in fostering the growth and development of InVEST. | | | | Connecticut High School Teacher Awarded InVEST Program Teacher of the Year WESTFIELD CENTER, Ohio, July 1, 2009 - The InVEST program awarded Gary Barcher of Bloomfield High School in Bloomfield, Conn. 2009 Teacher of the Year. | | | | Big "I" Applauds Reintroduction of Surplus Lines Legislation in Senate WASHINGTON, D.C., June 29, 2009 - The Big "I" praised the introduction of S.1363, the Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2009, by Sen. Evan Bayh (D-Ind.) and Sen. Mel Martinez (R-Fla.). The legislation is another example of a positive targeted approach to reform and is designed to streamline the regulation of nonadmitted insurance and reinsurance. | | | | National Survey Finds Americans Want Choice in Health Insurance Alexandria, Va., June 23, 2008 - The majority of Americans want choices when it comes to their health insurance options, according to a new national survey by Trusted Choice® and the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big "I"). | | | | 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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