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Free* CE
for Members Only
3 PC & 3 Ethics CEUS
approval pending
WC - How To Reduce Claims & Insurance Costs
Nebraska Laws - What Licensed Agents Need To Know
August 22
Ashland/Mahoney
(*$1 per credit hour NDOI processing fee)
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106th Annual
IIAN Convention
"Lighting Up Our Future"
Oct 15-17, 2013
Embassy Suites
Lincoln, NE
Customer Service Day
Technology Day
Up to 20 CEUs!
(approval pending)
Exhibitor/Sponsor
Registration Open!
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Technology Corner
5 Ways Agency Principals Can Seize The Future
This Agents Council for Technology (ACT) article does a great job of tying the "5 Ways" together and pairing them with the additional resources that ACT and others have been producing to help agencies plan for their future growth and success.
50 Top Apps For Independent Insurance Agents
Small Commercial Buyers Moving Online
According to a recent study by consultant Deloitte, more than half of small businesses (52 percent) are now ready and willing to buy their insurance direct from a carrier over the Internet without an agent or broker. Click here to read more. |
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Thanks to the Big "I" Industry Partner for June-July
 Their support enables IIAN to present affordable, high-quality member programs.
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18th Annual Jacupke Memorial Golf Tournament - August 5, Hastings
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Contest at Lochland Country Club Raises Scholarship Funds
The IIAN Foundation's annual golf outing returns again to beautiful Lochland Country Club! The IIAN Foundation was established in 1990 by the IIAN Young Agents Committee, and the annual golf contest benefits the Foundation's scholarship programs for Nebraska students: the Curtis M. Elliott Scholarship for college sophomores; the Chet Linder and Jay Jacupke scholarships for high school seniors; and the Project InVEST scholarship for the Insurance Services online degree program at Northeast Community College in Norfolk. Over $65,000 in scholarships has been awarded to date!
Click here to register by July 29.
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$1500 Scholarship Deadline Extended to August 1 for Online Insurance Degree Program
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 The IIAN Foundation has extended the application deadline to August 1, to apply for a $1,500 scholarship for the online Insurance Services Certificate program starting August 19, for agency and company employees. This accelerated online program is part of the Insurance Services Associate business degree offered through Northeast Community College, in conjunction with the IIAN Foundation and Project INVEST. The entire degree program is available online, including the seven core insurance courses which make up the accelerated Certificate option. See detailed program information. Insurance courses are approved for up to 24 CEU's, and are transferrable to other Nebraska colleges. Registration is now open for the fall term beginning August 19.
Download the Scholarship Application.
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Homeowners Rates Up Significantly, Predicted To Keep Rising
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According to new National Association of Insurance Commissioners data, nationwide an average homeowner paid $909 for HO insurance in 2010, up 36% from 2003 (while inflation rose 19%). No surprise that coastal states are being hit the hardest, with Florida up over 90%, and Rhode Island and Louisiana up close to 60%. The data is a bit dated, and does not reflect the steep increases that have been experienced recently in the Midwest. Industry observers are predicting significant increases are still coming as the market place absorbs the impact of last year's Hurricane Sandy, and the recent tornado activity.
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| Nominate A Deserving Candidate - IIAN 2013 Award Nominations | |
Nominations Open Until September 15
Each year IIAN recognizes the contributions of outstanding individuals who have given service and support to the Independent Agency System in Nebraska. This year's awards will be presented during the 106th Annual Convention October 15-17, at the Embassy Suites in Lincoln, Nebraska. Please take a few minutes to nominate your choices in the following categories: Five Star Company of the Year, Company Representative of the Year, Young Agent of the Year, Spirit of Nebraska Award.
Download and submit your completed nomination form by September 15. |
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Are You the Trusted Choice® Agency of the Year?
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In 2010 IIAN started a new tradition by recognizing the member agency that uses Trusted Choice® to best advantage to brand and market their agency. The 2010 winner, Peterson Bros. Insurance in Omaha, included Trusted Choice® on their building and "monument" sign in front of the parking lot. The agency also uses Trusted Choice® on a sandwich board at events they sponsor, and on shirts agency employees wear at events. The 2012 winner, Hometown Agency based in McCook, features the Trusted Choice® logo on their web site - www.hometownagcy.com.
If your agency would like to be considered for the 2013 trophy, e-mail photos and an explanation of how you use Trusted Choice® by September 15, 2013 to office@biginebraska.org.
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Call for Nominees for IIAN Board | |
Each July IIAN's Nominating committee meets to review and recommend candidates for election to the IIAN Board of Directors - the election happens during the Annual Member Meeting at IIAN's Annual Convention each year (this year it's on October 16 at the Embassy Suites in Lincoln). If you would like to be considered, or recommend an IIAN member you know, please contact IIAN Past President and Nominating committee chairman Ritch Nelson, LUTCF - nfiafc@mindspring.com or Carol McClelland, CAE, at the IIAN office carol.mcclelland@biginebraska.org . Also serving on the Nominating committee are Lisa Davis, John Deardorff, Tom Greco, Mark Lisko, Jim Steider, and Dee Sykora. |
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