The Big I Virginia Winter 2019

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
DENNIS WINFREE
dennis.winfree@verizon.net
ARE YOU TAKING
ADVANTAGE
OF OUR
EDUCATION AND
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
OFFERINGS?
There has been a lot of talk
around continuing education
recently, its importance, its
accessibility, and its quality.
There can be a lot said for the
importance of continuing education,
especially in the insurance industry.
This industry is constantly changing,
sometimes even day to day. With the
development of technology, new laws,
and disruption to the marketplace;
it may be more important than ever
for agents to continue to learn and
develop not only for the sake of the
knowledge but to be better prepared
to serve clients.
It is impossible to have too much
education. Being a part of an industry
that is constantly changing and is
complex, but is essential to society,
makes continuing education extremely
important.
As principals it is important that
we not only continue our personal
education but invest in the education
of our staff. Investments in your staff
on the individual and team levels are
investments in the financial future of
your agency as well as a deterrent
against Errors & Omissions claims.
When principals support their staff
in ways beyond compensation, it
speaks volumes. An investment in
your team’s personal and professional
development will bring more not only
to your agency but to your clients.
IIAV is one of the best, if not the
best provider of education in the
state. The quality education they
provide is second to none, along
with the experienced and passionate
instructors delivering the content.
IIAV has many ways for you to access
continuing education credits via their
in-person classes held around Virginia,
webinars, in-house classes that can
be taught right in your office directly
to your team, as well as conventions
and other events. These options
make it easier for all learners to obtain
information in a way that works best
for them and their schedule.
In addition to the many ways to access
content, IIAV has a variety of courses
and credits available. No matter your
position, you can find something
for you. They are always adding new
courses to the calendar and taking
suggestion for content directly from
you!
When you register for a class at IIAV,
you’re signing up for excellence.
You’re setting yourself apart and
deciding that learning and growth are
not destinations, but a journey wellworth
taking.
If you have attended an IIAV class
before, you know the quality. If you
have not, I encourage you to go to
www.iiav.com/calendar to see what
class is waiting for you!
IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO HAVE
TOO MUCH EDUCATION
6 THE BIG VIRGINIA WINTER 2019