A CALL TO ARMS - National Association of Professional Allstate ...

Why join NAPAA?NAPAA Resource Center• NAPAA HQ has extensive resourcesto help agents locate hard to find informationNAPAA Acts as the Voice of theAllstate Agent:• We say the things that must be saidon behalf of the agent.• We take stands on issues that affectagents, such as ALI, RFG, independentcontractor status, quotas andterminations (See examples in Exclusivefocusmagazine).• We are willing to meet with companyleaders, without fear.• We have demonstrated that we arewilling to take legal action when warranted.• NAPAA possesses “standing” underboth Florida law and Federal law.National EA Conference• Great speakers, informative legal andbusiness tips, vendor fair and muchmore.Free Member Benefits• Useful tools to help buy or sell anagency• Sample business plan• Sample letter agreement• Sample asset purchase agreement• Non-disclosure agreement for CSRP• Quick Reference Guide to buyingand selling Allstate agencies• Agency for sale listing on NAPAAWebsite and in Exclusivefocus magazine• Consultation with HQ staff familiarwith sale process• Access to “Member’s Only” sectionon NAPAA WebsiteFree NAPAA Communications• Subscription to the “NAPAA Forum,”our online discussion group.• Subscription to DirectExpress weeklyemail newsletter• Subscription to Exclusivefocus magazineFree Customer Transfer-in/Transfer-out Service:• We locate experienced NAPAAmember agents for customers transferringfrom state-to-state• As a member, you become immediatelyeligible to receive customertransfers to your areaFree Leads from the “Get aQuote” Page on the NAPAAWebsite• When a consumer requests a quote,we provide the lead to a NAPAAmember in the area.Special Offers and Discounts• 25% members-only discount on payrollprocessing with Paychex• Access to dental, group health, 401kand Section125 Plan when payroll isprocessed with Advanco. For detailscontact: Gerry Flores at (563) 564-1800 or gerbear_61@hotmail.comExpert Assistance from Staff atNAPAA Headquarters• HQ staff has more than 50 yearscombined experience in and aroundAllstate• Many times, company managers act intheir own self-interest – NAPAA actsin your best interests all the time.• NAPAA members get straight, nononsensehelp on a wide range of issuesfrom the knowledgeable, experiencedstaff at NAPAA HQ. These includesuch issues as buying and selling agencies,staffing, marketing, HO securityinvestigations and terminations.“Legislate for Success” Program• NAPAA sponsors and supports legislationfavorable to Allstate agentsLet NAPAA Help you Succeed• NAPAA acts as a support system formembers if and when they need helpFree Mentoring Program• We help members sort through themixed messages and misinformationthey receive.• Helps newer agent members by givingthem access to an experiencedagent who can provide solid, sensibleadvice and directionThe Board of Directors• Board members are uncompensatedvolunteers who have your interests atheart.• They are a diverse group that includesboth newer agents and seasonedveterans.09/09 - EF26 — Exclusivefocus Fall 2009