The 28th Annual Legislative Conference, hosted by the AIIA Legislative and Young Agents Committees, will be held March 19, 2015.

The event begins at Embassy Suites in Montgomery and ends with a luncheon with lawmakers at the RSA Plaza Terrace.

Our guest speakers are Senator J. T. "Jabo" Waggoner, Associate Justice Mike Bolin and Mark Fowler, Chief of Staff for the Alabama Department of Insurance.

The purpose of this day is to gather agents together as a united force to bring awareness and understanding of issues facing our industry to our legislators. We also want to thank them for their ongoing support of our organization and industry.

This is a FREE event.  All we ask is that you contact your legislator inviting them to the luncheon at RSA Plaza Terrace.

You can register online at www.aiia.org now. The form also includes a schedule of events.

Don't forget to invite your local lawmakers to the luncheon. Not sure who your lawmaker is? Click here to search by your zip code.

Who else is ready for sunshine and warmth?

Convention will be here before you know it!! Make your reservations and join the fun at the Annual AIIA Convention & Trade Show at the Sandestin Hilton Beach Resort in Destin, Fla., on April 26-28.

Our guest speakers will be Barbara Dooley, cancer and SEC football coach's wife survivor. Barbara delivers a light hearted, warm message but it's her snazzy, funny personality that will leave you wanting more. Wife of former SEC football coach Vince Dooley, she has some incredible stories to share about life, love and living right.

John and Brodie Croyle will also join us to speak about following their passion to help children. Did you know that Paul Bear Bryant was one of the Big Oak Ranch's first donors?

New this year is Beach Party time with a corn hole tournament and volleyball. We're bringing back the Seafood Buffet, the Draw Down and the Jazz Brunch.

The theme this year is Inspiring Others Into Action. We know most of our members have something you're passionate about and / or involved in whether it's serving on charitable boards and your church or assisting others with local charitable groups, community programs, youth sports, arts and crafts,  more... and you selflessly do good things for others. 

Let's not be modest about theses things. We think your stories could inspire others to contribute, volunteer, etc.

Download the registration information and exhibitor information here.
Online registration will be available very soon!

The Young Agents, AIIA and Excalibur committees invite you to the 2015 Annual Sporting Clays event that will be held at Selwood Farms on Friday, April 17th.

The 6th annual event will raise funds for the Excalibur Education Foundation that awards financial scholarships to students studying risk management or insurance who plan to enter the insurance industry. Last year, many students from Troy University and the University of Alabama joined us to network with their future colleagues. All proceeds go to this great cause that has now awarded 13 scholarships to deserving students.

Near Desoto Caverns in Childersburg, Selwood Farms is a beautiful facility to have some outdoor fun. The fee includes course fees, lunch, shotgun shells, drinks and snacks afterwards. If you need to rent a shotgun, Selwood has several available but you are encouraged to reserve them early.

Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. Lunch is served at 11:30. All shooters must attend the Safety Review at 12:15 p.m. and the shotgun, shotgun start is at 12:30 p.m.

Teams, sponsors and individual shooters are needed. Please RSVP by March 30th so we can be sure to have your shotgun shells.

Register online here. Be sure to bring your all-weather gear - rumor has it that it likes to rain at the Clay Shoot.

Troy University is excited to host their Annual Risk Management and Insurance (RMI) Golf Tournament in Montgomery on Monday, April 6th.

Net proceeds go 100% towards scholarships and funding educational activities for RMI students.

The tournament will be held at Wynlakes Golf Course in Montgomery. Beginning at 12:30 with registration and practice, the scramble's shotgun start time is 1:30 p.m. There will be a Happy Hour / Awards Dinner at 5:30 p.m. for all golfers.

The fee is $125 for an individual player that includes green/ cart fees, driving range, awards dinner, beverages, snacks and player giveaways.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. For additional information or to download the registration form, click here.

HICI is proud to announce the appointment of Neal Lankford as the Alabama Marketing Representative!

Neal has more than 25 years of sales experience in Personal and Commercial Insurance within the independent insurance agency environment. He is valuable at developing solid and sustainable business relationships with insureds across Alabama. His guidance will help you grow and build profitable books of business both in Personal and Commercial lines.

Neal's knowledge of the insurance industry will allow him to successfully conduct marketing and provide refresher training of the HICI products. Neal has completed his training and is ready to meet with agents in the coming weeks.

A graduate of the University of Alabama, Neal and his wife live in Huntsville with their four children.  

Contact Neal

256.508.6480 cell
800.296.0419 fax
nlankford@hici.net