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From Your CEO
I Want to See You There!
Cooler weather is coming! And that means it's time to start talking about our Annual Convention. It is scheduled for October 16-19 in Florence, Alabama where Autumn will be turning its head and showing its colors. I can’t wait to see our members and get acquainted with them. This will be my first convention with Insurors of Tennessee and my wife Laura and I are looking forward to it!
Network and Learn
Over the last year, we have navigated circumstances that have never been seen before in our industry. I know that it is important to break out carefully so we can meet and greet each other and have great conversation. Our goal is to get together, share fellowship and talk about the changes we have seen in the past year and what changes we anticipate in the future.
This is a great opportunity for you to share ideas and get feedback from other agency principals and staff as well as our carrier and vendor partners. One of the greatest values of our Association is the ability to network and learn from each other – don't miss your chance to capitalize on it at the Annual Convention!
Your Help for Your Association
This Association has been strong for 128 years and we want to see it continue for 128 more! It is time to strengthen old bonds and meet new friends. Our industry is built upon the relationships that we foster throughout our state and beyond. Your vendors will be taking time to hear from each of us and talk about the exciting new developments that they have to offer. I see great value in coming together and discussing your vision for this Association and where you see us over the next couple of years. We will see changes like never before and I want to make the right decisions to keep us moving forward in a steady direction for the betterment of this organization.
With your input and knowledge, we can be stronger and better than ever! I want to encourage everyone to contribute to this great Association and leave their legacy for future generations that will come after us. What we do today affects the future of this Association and it is up to us to build on the continued success we have enjoyed over the years. Your commitment to Insurors of Tennessee will help us stand the test of time.
A Safe and Fun Environment
In July I attended two conferences, the Independent Agents Association Executives (IAAE) Conference and the Insurors Young Agents Leadership Conference. Both were well attended, and the hospitality from the venues was exemplary. The Marriott Shoals Resort and Spa will be the same.
Two years have passed since our last in-person convention, and we are committed to hosting a great event! I did an on-site inspection of the Marriott, and they assured me that they will follow all rules and regulations to keep us safe. They have a great venue and we will plenty of space for our guests and functions.
We will have exciting things for all who attend! I hope to see everyone there that is able to join us. Keep up with all the updates and our schedule as we announce some special guests and speakers in the next few weeks leading up to the event.
Worth Your Time
Now is the time to expand your insights, capabilities, and connections with other professionals in our industry. An infusion of ideas, resources and confidence will enable us to navigate beyond the pandemic and into an astoundingly successful future. I am very excited about the opportunity to be together in-person with so many of you, and I promise it will be worth your time to attend.
Get more information on the event on our website at insurors.org, and I look forward to seeing you in Alabama in October! u
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EDUCATION SCHEDULE
SEP
FEB
2/2 CISR Agency Operations • NASHVILLE 2/3 CISR Agency Operations • MEMPHIS 2/17-19 CIC Commercial Property • NASHVILLE
MARCH
9/15-17 CIC Commercial Casualty • NASHVILLE 9/28 CISR Commercial Property • JOHNSON CITY 9/29 CISR Commercial Property • KNOXVILLE 9/30 CISR Commercial Property • CHATTANOOGA
NOV
11/3-5 CIC Personal Lines • NASHVILLE
3/10-12 CIC Commercial Multiline • MEMPHIS
DEC
APRIL
4/6 CISR Personal Residential • JOHNSON CITY 4/7 CISR Personal Residential • KNOXVILLE 4/8 CISR Personal Residential • CHATTANOOGA 4/21-22 Ruble Graduate Seminar • NASHVILLE
MAY
12/7 CISR Commercial Casualty II • NASHVILLE 12/8 CISR Commercial Casualty II • MEMPHIS
ONLINE EDUCATION
5/11 CISR Elements of Risk Management • NASHVILLE 5/12 CISR Elements of Risk Management • MEMPHIS
AUGUST
8/4-6 CIC Agency Management • KNOXVILLE Use code FALL2020 to get 20% off all ABEN online CE courses.
Use code INSTN to get 20% off on Pre-Licensing and CE courses through Kaplan Financial.
Online training for new hires. Use code Upskill20 to get 20% any bundle.
Education Calendar
The Insurors of Tennessee offers education opportunities to member agents across a wide range of insurance specialties that satisfy individuals at many different experience levels. If you are looking to further your career, seeking a professional designation, or need to satisfy continuing education requirements, check out the variety of courses available.
Registration is fast and easy at www.insurors.org. More info about each class can also be found online or by contacting Teresa Durham at tdurham@insurors.org or 615.515.2607.
CISR Fee: $186 CE: 7
9/28 Commercial Property 9/29 Commercial Property
Johnson City Knoxville 9/30 Commercial Property Chattanooga 12/7 Commercial Casualty II Nashville 12/7 Commercial Casualty II Memphis
CIC Fee: $430 CE: 16
8/4-6 Agency Management Institute Knoxville 9/15-17 Commercial Casualty Institute Nashville 11/3-5 Personal Lines Institute Nashville
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ABEN Webcasts (insurors.aben.tv)
9/11 Commercial Prop. Endorsements CE: 2 $48 9/18 E&O: Meet the Challenge of Change CE: 2 $48 9/18 Business Auto Claims Problems CE: 2 $48 9/18 Ethical Issues: Personal & Org. CE: 3 $72 9/18 Business Income and Extra Expense CE: 2 $48 9/18 Are You More Ethical Than Politician? CE: 1 $24 9/21 Insuring Condominiums CE: 2 $48 9/21 Personal Lines Myths: Part 1 CE: 1 $24 9/27 Street Level Ethics CE: 3 $72
Addl' Courses (www.iiaba.net/vu)
Available from IIABA Virtual University. Member pricing shown. Ethics for Insurance Professionals CE: 3 $75 How to Calc. Business Income in 5 Min. CE: 3 $50 National Flood Insurance Program CE: 6 $80 New Employee Training Course CE: 9 $100
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Available from The National Alliance (www.scic.com) Legal & Ethical Requirements of Insurance CE: 4 $75 Insuring Flood Exposures - NFIP Review CE: 4 $75
9/8 Cyber Security and Insurance Risk CE: 2 $48 9/8 Double Trouble - COI and Biz Auto CE: 2 $48 9/8 Are You More Ethical Than Politician? CE: 1 $24 9/9 E&O: Roadmap to PAP and PUP CE: 3 $72 9/9 E&O: Roadmap to HO Endorse. Pt. 1 CE: 3 $72 9/9 E&O: Roadmap to HO Endorse. Pt. 2 CE: 3 $72 9/9 Flood Program Overview: NFIP CE: 3 $72 9/10 Premium Auditing: Agents Must Know CE: 2 $52 9/10 The Basics of COPE CE: 3 $79 9/10 The Law of Insurance Contracts CE: 3 $79 9/10 Torts, Negligence & Liability CE: 3 $79 9/10 NFIP Then and Now CE: 3 $72 9/10 E&O: Comm. Prop. Coverage Gaps CE: 3 $72 9/11 E&O: Roadmap to Policy Analysis I CE: 3 $72
Available from The Institutes (insurors.ceu.com)
Insurance Principles and Policies CE: 7 $49 Long Term Care CE: 24 $99 Workers’ Compensation CE: 10 $59 Employee Benefits for Small Companies CE: 4 $39 Healthcare Reform and Affordable Care CE: 5 $49 eCoverage CE: 15 $79 Fundamentals of Personal Auto Insurance CE: 3 $29 Management Process for Ins. Professionals CE: 21 $89 Intro to Flexible Spending Accounts CE: 4 $39 Terrorism and Its Impact on Insurance CE: 4 $39 Toxic Mold and Homeowners Insurance CE: 15 $79 Understanding the Industry of Insurance CE: 5 $39 Register Online at www.insurors.org
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