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Alan Jay Kaufman Chairman, President & CEO
Burns & Wilcox. That’s who. With specialized coverage available from Burns & Wilcox, you can protect your clients from losses due to fire, theft and other unforeseen calamities. As North America’s largest specialty insurance wholesaler, we have unlimited access to admitted and nonadmitted markets for the broadest possible protection. Call Burns & Wilcox, the specialty insurance wholesaler with the expertise to protect against home invasion losses. Morehead City, North Carolina
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Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of South Carolina PO Box 210008, Columbia, SC 29221 800 Gracern Road, Columbia, SC 29210 803-731-9460 803-772-6425 (fax) e-mail: information@iiabsc.com IIABSC Staff G. Frank Sheppard, AAI, CAE President ext. 23, fsheppard@iiabsc.com Rebecca H. McCormack, CPCU, CIC, AAI, CPIW Vice President ext. 14, bmccormack@iiabsc.com Anita J. Trevino Director of Communications ext. 29, atrevino@iiabsc.com Beth Chastie Director of Administration & Finance ext. 17, bchastie@iiabsc.com Charlene Bernotas, CISR, ACSR Agency Administrator ext. 22, cbernotas@iiabsc.com
Contents
Message from the Chairman of the Board
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Message from the National Director
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Spotlight on Kathy D. McKay, CIC, CPIW New IIABSC Chairman of the Board 10 Rep. Mike Sottile - Tackling Tough Issues in the General Assembly 12 CE Compliance: An Agent’s To Do List Before May 1 14 Insure Your Future with InsurPAC 16 Spotlight on Young Agents - Levi D. Crawford, AAI 18 Your Best Asset: Your People 22 111th IIABSC Annual Convention Recap 26 Tools for the Successful Agent of Tomorrow 36 2010 Big “I” SC Spring Conference 40
Elaine Mikell Meeting Coordinator ext. 16, emikell@iiabsc.com Mary A. Ellis Education Coordinator ext. 12, mellis@iiabsc.com Jeanette Bloss Education Coordinator ext. 11, jbloss@iiabsc.com Pat Fetner Receptionist ext. 10, pfetner@iiabsc.com Lee Ruef Director of State Government Relations lruef@iiabsc.com South Carolina Agent & Broker is the official magazine of the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of South Carolina and is published four times annually. IIABSC does not necessarily endorse any of the companies advertising in this publication or the views of its writers. Articles and information published in this magazine may not be reproduced without written consent of the IIABSC. South Carolina Agent & Broker is not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts, art or photography. The publisher cannot assume responsibility for claims made by advertisers and is not responsible for the opinions expressed by contributing authors. For more information on advertising, Contact Jim Aitkins Blue Water Publishers 22727 - 161st Avenue SE Monroe, WA 98272 360-805-6474 fax: 360-805-6475 jima@bluewaterpublishers.com
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Telling Our Story and losses. And let’s not forget the news about AIG during the economic meltdown last year. So what can we do? First, we need to make sure we ARE being professional – ethically treating our customers and prospects with trust, integrity and respect. Agents that abide by the IIABA Code of Ethics and the Trusted ChoiceÂŽ Pledge of Performance demonstrate to their customers fair, professional and ethical conduct. Don’t just say what you will do – DO IT! 6HFRQG GRQÂśW DSRORJL]H IRU EHLQJ LQ WKH LQVXUDQFH EXVLQHVV Take pride in the security and peace of mind that you provide your customers. Over time, and especially in times of need, they will come to understand that your agency does provide a valuable service that allows them a lifestyle and freedom they could not otherwise enjoy. 7KLUG VSHDN XS :H VKRXOG QRW OHW RXWVLGH LQĂ€XHQFHV VKDSH the perception of the insurance industry. Arm yourself with facts – and share those facts to customers, prospects, friends, family, and neighbors in any opportunity that arises. Don’t be shy about letting the public know how important the insurance industry is to our economy. How is the Big “Iâ€? going to help? :H ZLOO FRQWLQXH WR SXEOLFO\ SURPRWH WKH EHQHÂżWV RI XVLQJ independent insurance agents. We will continue to promote the Trusted ChoiceÂŽ brand – tying the brand to local independent agents and educating consumers on the professionalism that comes from dealing with Trusted ChoiceÂŽ agents. We will continue to work with the SC Insurance News Service and other industry groups to increase public awareness of insurance issues. We will continue to work on improving the regulatory and legislative environment in ways that promote consumer FRQÂżGHQFH DQG HQKDQFH LQGXVWU\ FRPSHWLWLRQ It might not be easy; it might not be welcomed, and it most FHUWDLQO\ ZLOO EH FULWLFL]HG %XW LWÂśV WLPH WR JHW WKH PHVVDJH RXW – tell your story!
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operating statistics of the country’s leading agents and brokers. The agencies included in the annual VWXG\ PXVW ÂżUVW EH QRPLQDWHG IRU SDUWLFLSDWLRQ E\ an insurance carrier or IIABSC. The industry-wide nomination process is conducted every three years. However, agency names can be submitted anytime during the three-year cycle, although new nominees are allowed to participate only at the start of a new cycle. The next study cycle starts in 2010. 1RPLQDWHG DJHQFLHV DUH WKHQ QRWLÂżHG DQG invited to participate. If they choose to do so they PXVW VXEPLW GHWDLOHG ÂżQDQFLDO DQG RSHUDWLRQDO LQIRUPDWLRQ ZKLFK LV DQDO\]HG VFRUHG DQG UDQNHG objectively for inclusion in the study on the basis of operational excellence including growth, SURÂżWDELOLW\ SURGXFWLYLW\ DQG ÂżQDQFLDO VWDELOLW\ Get Nominated Participation in the Best Practices Study has become a prestigious recognition of the superior accomplishments of the top insurance agencies LQ HDFK RI WKH UHYHQXH VL]H FDWHJRULHV VWXGLHG ,I you believe your agency has what it takes, but has not been nominated, contact Frank Sheppard at IIABSC (fsheppard@iiabsc.com ( ) to make sure your agency is included. You may also submit a self-nomination form. Visit the Best Practices section of www.independentagent.com (“Uncover Industry Best Practicesâ€?) for details.
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The ęrst thing you need to know about the new IIABSC Chairman of the Board is she does NOT like to sit still. Kathy McKay is enthusiastic, energetic and always on the go with everything she is involved with – whether it is family, business or the Big “I.� That passion and energy can only beneęt the association as she makes history by being the ęrst woman to lead the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of SC. No one is beĴer prepared to step up to that task. Kathy started her insurance career in 1974 as a Commercial Lines CSR with the Joseph P. Riley Agency in her hometown of Charleston. From that point, she has steadily embraced independent agent opportunities in sales, service and management until 1995 when she started the agency she owns today – McKay, Stelling and Associates in Mt. Pleasant. Her career – before and aĞer she became an agency owner – is ęlled with honors, leadership roles, insurance designations and professional accomplishments. You can see some of the highlights listed at leĞ. Kathy McKay has never relied on “enough is enough� – she continues to learn, train and educate herself on
the latest issues and opportunities that can help her agency serve their clients at the very highest level. She also shares what she knows with fellow independent agents as a certięed instructor on agency management issues, agency errors and omissions, commercial and personal insurance coverages and all segments of the Accredited Advisor of Insurance (AAI) designation. Don’t be surprised if Kathy solicits YOUR help and involvement in an association mission or activity – it’s her nature. She has ambitious goals for the Big “I� – more involvement from SC agent members, improved consumer awareness about independent agents and improving the public image of insurance generally. The second thing you need to know about Kathy? She has two of the most charming, independent and beautiful daughters anyone could hope for – Kadi and Sam – and each of them inherited their fair share of characteristics from Mom (a real GOOD thing)! One ęnal thing you beĴer know about Kathy – she is a HUGE Clemson Tiger fan. We’ll let Kathy tell you where that ranks on “need to know!�
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CE Compliance: An Agent’s To Do list before May 1 5 Step One:
Renew license online, pay $25 license renewal fee through the Department of Insurance. This process must be done online, paper applications will not be accepted.
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Check CE with Prometric. Even if you are certain that you have taken the required hours, recordkeeping errors sometimes happen! You need to be sure that Prometric, the SC CE administrator, has an accurate record of the classes that you have completed in the compliance period and any carryover hours from the previous period.
How: Go to ZZZ SURPHWULF FRP &( VFFHSURG and click “CE Services Online.â€? If you do not have a login account you will be redirected to create one Ă€rst. Click Or call Prometric directly at 800490-6551. CE requirements are 24 total hours of CE with 8 hours each in each line in which you are licensed, 3 hours of ethics and the remaining hours in either line.
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Coming in the Summer 2010 edition of SC Agent & Broker magazine: an explanation of the transition to birth Month/year compliance periods beginning Jan. 1, 2011.
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The U.S. Congress is constantly considering legislation that can potentially affect independent agents and brokers on issues including taxes, regulation, licensing, federal programs and much more. The success of the independent agency system today and down the road is largely dependent on staying active in the political process and encouraging others in the industry to do the same. PACs are one of the quickest and most effective ways to become engaged in this process. InsurPac is the federal political action committee of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers Association (the Big “I�). It is the largest propertycasualty insurance industry PAC in the nation, and is one of the reasons the Big “I� is routinely rated as a top lobbying group in Washington, D.C. InsurPac distributes 100% of its voluntary agent donations to U.S. senators, representatives and candidates for federal office. In making those disbursements it does not look at party affiliation; rather, it supports those officials who have been advocates and supporters of the independent agency system. As a result, the Big “I� and InsurPac have an impressive bipartisan track record in Congress and on the campaign trail. Consider the following: ‡
In the 2007–2008 election cycle, InsurPac distributed $1,631,500. Of the 241 races it supported, 222 won for a 92% victory rate.
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In the 2005–2006 election cycle, InsurPac distributed $1,542,250. Of the 237 races it supported, 206 won for an 87% victory rate.
While victories such as these are impressive, they are not nearly as important as the relationships that are developed via InsurPac. Hundreds of fundraising events happen each week in Washington, D.C., benefitting members of the U.S. Senate and House. Big “I� federal lobbyists attend fundraisers
every day, carrying the independent agent banner and establishing relationships with key legislators and their staff. Just as an agent values his or her clients and works with them to develop relationships, the Big “I� Capitol Hill team works to maintain relationships with elected officials. While these relationships obviously don’t guarantee votes, they do provide opportunities to meet with key decision makers at the appropriate time and educate them on the agent perspective. The importance of PACs in the political and legislative process cannot be underestimated. The trial lawyers have used their $5 million PAC to stop meaningful tort reform. Realtors have used their $8 million PAC to raise their presence and become one of the most influential interest groups. The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors have used their $2 million PAC to push for federal regulation of life insurance. The Big “I� membership has always prided itself on political engagement, and the continued growth of InsurPac indicates the trend is not slowing down anytime soon. The 2008 calendar year was the eighth consecutive year that InsurPac grew, and it is on pace to set yet another record fundraising year in 2009. As of mid-October, InsurPac had already raised $830,000 and was within striking distance of the million-dollar mark. The Big “I� continues to be one of the most well-respected associations in Washington and it’s in large part due to the power of InsurPac. This political clout is apparent in the relationships the association and it’s lobbyists have on Capitol Hill, the reputation of the association as a whole, and the many times they are consulted by the administration and invited to testify before Congress on a variety of industry issues.
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IIABSC NaĆ&#x;onal Director John R. Braddy, CIC, AAI delivered the oath of oĸce to the incoming Board of Directors during their installaĆ&#x;on Monday night of the 111th Annual ConvenĆ&#x;on held October 4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6 in Asheville, NC. Kathy D. McKay, CIC, CPIW of McKay Stelling & Associates in Mt. Pleasant has been elected Chairman of the Board of the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of South Carolina by the general membership during the annual meeĆ&#x;ng. StarĆ&#x;ng Jan. 1, she will be the ÄŽrst female Chairman in the associaĆ&#x;onâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more than 100-year history. W. Ashley Brady, CIC, of First Charter Insurance in Marion was elected Chairman-elect and Treasurer of the Board of Directors. Kenneth A. Finch, CPCU, CIC, CRM, AAI of Countybanc Insurance in Greenwood was elected as the Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 3OUTH #AROLINA !GENT "ROKER s 7INTER
Secretary. Both were elected to two-year terms. Jules J. Anderson, Jr., AAI of Anderson Insurance Associates, LLC with oĸces in Charleston and Pawleys Island moved into the posiĆ&#x;on of Immediate Past Chairman. Three new directors were also elected to three-year terms on the Board of Directors beginning Jan. 1, 2010: Thomas M. Bates, Jr., of Herlong Bates BurneĆŠ Insurance in Greenville; David A. Cyphers, CIC, AAI, of SiÄŤord-SĆ&#x;ne Insurance in Clover; and Edward S. Spivey, CIC, AAI, of the Howard B. Smith Agency in Mullins. ReĆ&#x;ring directors Jack D. PuckeĆŠ, CPCU, CRM, CIC, ARM, AAI of Capstone Insurance Services in Greenville and W. Paul Eaddy, Jr. of Adams, Eaddy & Associates in Columbia were recognized for their service and dedicaĆ&#x;on to the associaĆ&#x;on the past three years.
James E. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Edâ&#x20AC;? Elliott, CIC of Correll Insurance Group in Gaffney was named the 2009 IIABSC Hayne P. Glover, Jr. Agent of the Year
Agent of the Year James E. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Edâ&#x20AC;? EllioĆŠ, CIC of Correll Insurance in GaÄŤney has been named the 2009 Hayne P. Glover, Jr. Agent of the Year in recogniĆ&#x;on for rendering outstanding community service and contribuĆ&#x;ng to the beĆŠerment of the insurance industry. EllioĆŠ joined the Correll Insurance Group in 1990. He earned his CerĆ&#x;ÄŽed Insurance Counselor designaĆ&#x;on 5 years later and was recently recognized for 10 years of educaĆ&#x;onal commitment as a CIC. EllioĆŠ has been a Rotarian for 29 years and is currently president of his local chapter. Elliot has served on the Board of Directors for several other important community organizaĆ&#x;ons. He is also very acĆ&#x;ve, serving as Treasurer, with the Providence BapĆ&#x;st Church. The Agent of the Year Award is named for Hayne P. Glover, Jr., to honor his many years of dedicated service to the IIABSC state and naĆ&#x;onal associaĆ&#x;ons. Glover, from Greenville, is the only South Carolinian to serve as the naĆ&#x;onal associaĆ&#x;on president. Glover was an outstanding example of service to his community as well as the industry, which are the criteria used to evaluate nominees for the award. The award was sponsored by Prime Rate Premium Finance in Florence.
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Left: W. Paul Eaddy, Jr., of Adams Eaddy & Associates in Columbia was named the 2009 IIABSC Young Agent of the Year. Below: R. Scott Moseley of Irmo Insurance Agency in Irmo was awarded with a 2009 IIABSC AAMGA Achievement Award for his work as the state InsurPAC chairman.
Robert C. Johnson (right) of Johnson & Johnson was named the 2009 IIABSC Industry Person of the Year. Accepting on his behalf were his brothers, Francis and Harry Johnson (Bottom).
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Insurance ExecuƟves program. He also represented our industry on the Workers CompensaƟon Insurance Task Force for the South Carolina Hospitality AssociaƟon. Like any good agent, our recipient is acƟve in his community, coaching both Girls’ and Boys’ teams in a variety of sports. He has served on the PTO Board and several commiƩees of his children’s school, as well as a Sunday School teacher and Jr. high Youth Advisor for his church, Eastminster Presbyterian Church in Columbia, SC. Eaddy has been of great service to our associaƟon as well, serving a term on our Board of Directors and as Co-Chairman of both the Trusted Choice and the Young Agents commiƩees. The Young Agent of the Year Award is given to an independent agent, age 40 or under, who has rendered outstanding service to his or her community outside the Įeld of insurance and who has contributed to the beƩerment of the insurance industry. It is sponsored by Prime Rate Premium Finance in Florence.
Industry Person of the Year Robert C. Johnson, of Johnson & Johnson in Charleston has been named the IIABSC 2009 Industry Person of the Year. The award recognizes insurance industry representaƟves – other than independent agents – who have contributed greatly to the insurance industry in South Carolina. Johnson entered the family business more than 25 years ago at Johnson & Johnson. He was instrumental in developing the brokerage side of the company, which services many agencies in the state of South Carolina. Although the company has expanded to include addiƟonal states; the loyalty was strongly cemented to South Carolina and its agency force. Johnson was one of the Įrst to introduce technology to assist agents in raƟng/markeƟng surplus lines business. In addiƟon, when the agency force expressed interest in direct-bill policies through brokers, he came through. He also responded to our needs by oīering strong markets to both coastal
and inland agents, allowing principals to do their job without concern for invesƟgaƟng companies for Įscal inadequacies. Robbie lost a baƩle to cancer earlier this year. He was a great friend who will be missed by the insurance industry in South Carolina and by all of us who were fortunate enough to know him and work with him. Robbie’s brothers, Francis and Harry Johnson, accepted the award on his behalf.
AAMGA Achievement Award - IIABSC Outstanding CommiƩee Chairperson Irmo insurance execuƟve R. ScoƩ Moseley has been recognized for his outstanding service to the IIABSC. Moseley, president of The Irmo Agency as well as an IIABSC board member and chairman of the state-level InsurPAC CommiƩee, was named Committee Chairperson of the Year and recipient of the AAMGA Achievement Award sponsored by the American AssociaƟon of Managing General Agents. It would be virtually impossible to separate InsurPac from IIABA’s lobbying strategy. InsurPac is not a goal unto itself; it’s a means to the end of furthering agent’s issues on the Hill. InsurPac raises funds by asking for voluntary personal contribuƟons from independent agents and brokers throughout the country. By pooling these monies together, InsurPac helps elect candidates and re-elect members of the U.S. Congress who share IIABA’s business philosophy. While contribuƟons do not buy soluƟons to legislaƟve debates, they do allow members of IIABA’s government aīairs team signiĮcant face Ɵme with elected oĸcials. Through InsurPac, IIABA is allowed the opportunity to educate these members and develop working relaƟonships with them. Lobbying and a well-funded PAC go hand in hand, and thanks to ScoƩ ’s leadership and the hard work of his commiƩee, SC is a strong naƟonal example for PAC leadership.
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pen the newspaper, turn on the television or Google the word â&#x20AC;&#x153;recession.â&#x20AC;? The headlines are brimming with news about job losses, bank closings, foreclosures and government bailouts. The impact is being felt throughout the insurance industry, but nowhere more than in the surety bond arena. This may create additional pitfalls for agents who place bonds and will most certainly subject them to added scrutiny. As banks tighten their lending requirements and standards due to the home foreclosures, failing companies and credit card and loan defaults, insurance companies will be tightening their underwriting standards on bonds as well. Credit is one of the hottest commodities in the market. As the economy becomes unstable, the number of new construction projects dwindles. When this happens, opportunities for problems in the construction industry increase. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a spike in residential builders bidding on commercial and governmental projects for ZKLFK WKH\ÂśUH QRW TXDOLÂżHG DQG XQGHUELG GXH WR ODFN RI H[SHULHQFH *HQHUDO FRQWUDFWRUV PD\ KLUH XQTXDOLÂżHG VXEFRQWUDFWRUV ZKLFK can lead to poor quality work, delays and inability to pay their workers. All of this can lead to defaults on projects and claims 3OUTH #AROLINA !GENT "ROKER s 7INTER
presented against payment and performance bonds. During tough economic times, surety bonds become even more important to the construction industry, and the businesses and individuals that interact with it. Payment bonds guarantee that a payment will be made if the contractor goes out of business and stops paying its vendors or subcontractors. A performance bond will ensure that
the work will be completed. The underwriting process is a very important part of the surety business. As an agent, you can have a huge impact during the underwriting of a bond. As an agent for a surety, you have a duty to know the details of your agent agreement and abide by them. Many errors and lapses can occur during the application and underwriting stage of the bond. Make sure you have a current copy of the underwriting guidelines and that you and your staff are familiar with them. If you understand the suretyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Relax ... we can handle your hard to place underwriting guidelines, you will be able to assist them and your truck risks. FOLHQW WKURXJK WKH XQGHUZULWLQJ SURFHVV <RX PD\ ÂżUVW ZDQW J.M. Wilson has been saying yes to risks that are hard to place for over to determine your customerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experience in the construction 85 years. Use our online tools to speed up your process or contact one of LQGXVWU\ LI WKH\ÂśUH TXDOLÂżHG IRU WKH MRE WKH\ÂśUH ELGGLQJ IRU DQG our experienced underwriters. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll receive a response to your submissions within 24 hours and policies within 21 days. the bond theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re requesting. And if you decide you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t place a bond, make sure you clearly advise your customer that you will Ask us about: QRW EH SODFLQJ WKH ERQG DQG GRFXPHQW \RXU ÂżOH If you proceed with placement of the bond, make sure s For Hire Risks 1-100+ s Gas Haulers s Hot Shots s Garbage Trucks s Dump Trucks s Auto Haulers youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve gathered all the relevant information from your client s New Business Ventures s Problem Drivers s Tough Classes to present to the underwriterâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;i.e. the construction contract and DOO QHFHVVDU\ ÂżQDQFLDO LQIRUPDWLRQ 7KH XQGHUZULWHU DOVR ZLOO need to know what coverages are required and if anyone else is (800) 595-0063 | jmwilson.com to be named on the bond. During the underwriting process itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good to keep the lines of communication open and make sure to document all communications. Also, report everything to the P.O. Box 32065, Charleston, SC 29417-2065 underwriter and allow them to determine what information is important. The BANKERS INSURANCE GROUP underwriter is the person in the best position to determine if the surety is willing to write the coverage, as long as they have all the information. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s better to report all the information to the underwriter and have them decline the Bankers Insurance Group Introduces a new coverage than to have an E&O claim. If an agency is going to place Homeowners product. bond coverage, it should be aware of % % % % % % % its responsibilities under the agency
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January
Ethical & Legal Consideration for Agents, Hilton Head, 3 hrs Ethics
DOI Producer Licensing/ CE Changes, Greenville, 3 hrs. P&C/L&H
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IIABSC Spring Conference, Columbia, TBD
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Ethical & Legal Consideration for Agents, Columbia, 3 hrs Ethics
23
Surplus Lines Markets & Practices in SC, Greenville, 6 hrs. P&C
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DOI Producer Licensing/ CE Changes, Rock Hill, 3 hrs. P&C/L&H
24
E&O Risk Management, Charleston, 8 hrs P&C or L&H
14
CISR Agency Operations, Columbia, 6 hrs P&C or L&H, 1 hr Ethics
25
CISR William T Hold Personal Lines, Greenville, filed for 8 hrs CE
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E&O Risk Management, Rock Hill, 8 hrs P&C or L&H
30
Coverages, Court Cases & Chaos, Myrtle Beach, 6 hrs. P&C
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Surplus Lines Markets & Practices in SC, Charleston, 6 hrs. P&C
30
Estate Planning, Charleston, 4 hrs. L&H
20
Business Income Mystery Solved, Hilton Head, filed for 6 hrs. P&C
30
Life Ins. Concepts for the P&C Agent, Charleston, 4 hrs. L&H
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Business Income Mystery Solved, Columbia, filed for 6 hrs. P&C
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Ethical & Legal Consideration for Agents, Myrtle Beach, 3 hrs Ethics
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CISR Commercial Property, Myrtle Beach, 7 hrs P&C
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Estate Planning, Columbia, 4 hrs. L&H
26
DOI Producer Licensing/ CE Changes, Columbia, 3 hrs. P&C/L&H
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Life Ins. Concepts for the P&C Agent, Columbia, 4 hrs. L&H
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Ethical & Legal Consideration for Agents, Anderson, 3 hrs Ethics
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Ethical & Legal Consideration for Agents, N. Charleston, 3 hrs Ethics
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William T Hold Personal Lines, Charleston, filed for 8 hrs CE
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April 1
Estate Planning, Greenville, 4 hrs. L&H
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Life Ins. Concepts for the P&C Agent, Greenville, 4 hrs. L&H
February
7-9
Ruble Graduate Seminar (CIC), Myrtle Beach, 20 hrs CE
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Workers Comp in SC, Charleston, 6 hrs. P&C
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Ethical & Legal Consideration for Agents, Columbia, 3 hrs. Ethics
3-5
CIC Commercial Property, Columbia, 20 hrs P&C
14
CISR Commercial Casualty, Columbia, 7 hrs P&C
4
E&O Risk Management, Columbia, 8 hrs P&C or L&H
15
CISR Agency Operations, Myrtle Beach, 6 hrs P&C or L&H, 1 hr Ethics
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DOI Producer Licensing/ CE Changes, Hilton Head, 3 hrs. P&C/L&H
20
Business Auto Policy Gaps & Exposures, Charleston, filed for 6 hrs. P&C
10
DOI Producer Licensing/ CE Changes, Charleston, 3 hrs. P&C/L&H
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Business Auto Policy Gaps & Exposures, Columbia, filed for 6 hrs. P&C
10
CISR Personal Auto, Columbia, 7 hrs P&C
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Business Auto Policy Gaps & Exposures, Greenville, filed for 6 hrs. P&C
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Ethical & Legal Consideration for Agents, Greenville, 3 hrs Ethics
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CISR Commercial Property, Greenville, 7 hrs P&C
May
16
CISR Commercial Casualty, Florence, 6 hrs P&C
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CISR Personal Residential, Greenville, 7 hrs P&C
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CISR Agency Operations, Rock Hill, 6 hrs P&C or L&H, 1 hr Ethics
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Business Practices & Procedures, Charleston, filed for 6 hrs. P&C
23
Employment Practices & Insurance Exposures, Myrtle Beach,
13
Business Practices & Procedures, Columbia, filed for 6 hrs. P&C
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AAI – 81A, Columbia, 7 hrs. P&C
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19
Surplus Lines Markets & Practices, Columbia, 6 hrs. P&C
25
Keeping the Agency Legal, Columbia, filed for 6 hrs. P&C or L&H
20
CISR Personal Auto, Charleston, 7 hrs P&C
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Employment Practices & Insurance Exposures, Greenville,
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Commercial Lines Nuts & Bolts, Columbia, filed for 6 hrs. P&C
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Commercial Lines Nuts & Bolts, Columbia, filed for 6 hrs. P&C
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Commercial Lines Nuts & Bolts, Columbia, filed for 6 hrs. P&C
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Coverages, Court Cases & Chaos, Greenville, 6 hrs. P&C
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CISR Commercial Casualty, Bluffton/HHI, 7 hrs P&C
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CISR Personal Auto, Bluffton/HHI, 7 hrs P&C
3-5
CIC Life & Health, Greenville, 20 hrs L&H
15
E&O Risk Management, Greenville, 8 hrs P&C or L&H
9
CISR William T Hold Commercial Lines, Columbia, filed for 8 hrs CE
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CRIS Property Ins for Contactors, Columbia, 6 hrs. P&C
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DOI Producer Licensing/ CE Changes, Myrtle Beach, 3 hrs. P&C/L&H
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AAI – 81B, Columbia, 5 hrs. P&C, 2 hrs. L&H
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DOI Producer Licensing/ CE Changes, Florence, 3 hrs. P&C/L&H
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Workers Compensation, Greenville, 4 hrs. P&C
10
CISR Commercial Casualty, Charleston, 7 hrs P&C
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Certificates of Insurance, Greenville, 3 hrs. P&C
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Ethical & Legal Consideration for Agents, Rock Hill, 3 hrs Ethics
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CISR Commercial Property, Columbia, 7 hrs P&C
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CIC Personal Lines, Charleston, 20 hrs P&C
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July 14
CISR Commercial Casualty, Greenville, 7 hrs P&C
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Surplus Lines Markets & Practices, Myrtle Beach, 6 hrs. P&C
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CRIS Liability Ins for Contractors, Columbia, 6 hrs. P&C
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AAI – 81C, Columbia, 7 hrs. P&C
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CISR Commercial Property, Charleston, 7 hrs P&C
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CISR Personal Residential, Rock Hill, 7 hrs P&C
August 4
CISR Personal Residential, Columbia, 7 hrs P&C
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CISR Personal Residential, Myrtle Beach, 7 hrs P&C
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CISR Personal Auto, Florence, 7 hrs P&C
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CRIS Workers Comp for Contactors, Columbia, 6 hrs. P&C
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CIC Commercial Casualty, Columbia, 20 hrs P&C
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E&O Risk Management, Myrtle Beach, 8 hrs P&C or L&H
September 1
CISR Agency Operations, Columbia, 6 hrs P&C or L&H, 1 hr Ethics
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Surplus Lines Markets & Practices, Bluffton/ HHI, 6 hrs. P&C
15
CISR William T Hold Commercial Lines, Charleston, filed for 8 hrs CE
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CISR Personal Auto, Greenville, 7 hrs P&C
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CISR Commercial Property, Bluffton/HHI, 7 hrs P&C
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CRIS Auto, Surety, CIPs & Misc. Lines, Columbia, 6 hrs. P&C
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CIC Agency Management (days 1&2), Myrtle Beach, 20 hrs P&C
October 1
CIC Agency Management (day 3), Myrtle Beach, 20 hrs P&C
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AAI 82A, Columbia, 7 hrs. P&C
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CISR William T Hold Personal Lines, Columbia, filed for 8 hrs CE
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CISR Agency Operations, Greenville, 6 hrs P&C or L&H, 1 hr Ethics
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CISR Commercial Casualty, Rock Hill, 7 hrs P&C
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CRIS Contractual Risk Transfers, Columbia, 6 hrs. P&C
November 3
Surplus Lines Markets & Practices, Columbia, 6 hrs. P&C
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CISR Personal Residential, Charleston, 7 hrs P&C
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E&O Risk Management, HHI, 8 hrs. P&C or L&H
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CISR William T Hold Commercial Lines, Greenville, filed for 8 hrs CE
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CIC Personal Lines, HHI, 20 hrs P&C
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AAI 82B, Columbia, 7 hrs. P&C
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CISR Personal Auto, Columbia, 7 hrs P&C
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CISR Personal Auto, Myrtle Beach, 7 hrs P&C
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CISR Commercial Casualty, Columbia, 7 hrs P&C
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CISR Agency Operations, Charleston, 6 hrs P&C or L&H, 1 hr Ethics
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E&O Risk Management, Columbia, 8 hrs P&C or L&H
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2010 Board of Directors
Executive Committee Chairman Kathy D McKay, CIC, CPIW McKay Stelling & Assocs Mt. Pleasant, SC kmckay6681@aol.com Chairman Elect/ Treasurer W. Ashley Brady, CIC First Charter Co., Inc Marion, SC DEUDG\#¿UVWFKDUWHULQV FRP
Secretary Kenneth A. “Ken” Finch, CPCU, CIC, CRM, AAI Countybanc Insurance Greenwood, SC N¿QFK#HFRXQW\EDQF FRP
Immediate Past Chairman Julius J “Jules” Anderson, Jr., AAI Anderson Ins Assoc Charleston, SC janderson@aiasc.com
National Director John R Braddy, CIC, AAI Braddy Insurance, Inc. Dillon, SC jbraddy@braddyinsurance.com
Directors Thomas M. Bates, Jr. (Tom) Herlong Bates Burnett Insurance Greenville, SC tom@herlongbatesburnett.com
R. Scott Moseley Irmo Insurance Agency Irmo, SC scotirmo@bellsouth.net
Faye R. Bradham, LUTCF Bradham Ins Agency Conway, SC fbrayins@aol.com
Edward S. Spivey, CIC, AAI (Spider) Howard B. Smith Agency Mullins, SC espivey@hbsmithagency.com
David A. Cyphers, CIC, AAI Sifford-Stine Insurance Clover, SC dcyphers@sifford-stine.com
James G. “Jay” Taylor, Jr., CIC Kinghorn Insurance Agency of Beaufort Beaufort, SC jtaylor@insurancebeaufort.com
Larry G. Joyner, CIC, AAI CWS Ins Agency Spartanburg, SC larry@cwsinsurance.com Charles Paul Midgley, Jr. Midgley Agency Bennettsville, SC cpmidgley@mecsc.net 3OUTH #AROLINA !GENT "ROKER s 7INTER
Christopher “Chris” T. Tidwell, CPCU, CIC Tidwell Agency Lexington, SC chris@tidwellagencyinc.com
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