The Big I Virginia Summer 2020

same challenges, questions, uncertainties, and changes
in this global health crisis. We want you to remember that
you are not alone. During these sessions, we hope that
you will take the opportunity to talk with other agents.
Our first conversation was with Dave Tralka, President
& CEO of InsurBanc. Other topics included: “How to
Manage Remote Teams,” “A Conversation With the
Commissioner,” “Awkward but Essential – How to sell in
a Highly Complex Time,” and “Reopening Your Doors –
What You Need to Know Before Taking This Step.”
If you haven’t joined us yet, don’t miss the next
conversation, happening every Wednesday. Click on the
IIAV Connects tab on the COVID-19 Resource page to
watch past broadcasts and register for the next one!
3Your Direct Resource – the IIAV staff
You have questions and we are here to answer
them. You have sent us many, many emails and
called us many times over the past several weeks asking
questions related to your business, your clients, and your
employees. We are here to research those questions
that you just simply need answers to – and quickly. As
an extension of your team, we can provide answers to
technical questions, answers to recent executive orders
and regulations and how they will affect you, and so much
more. Please reach out with any questions you may have
and we will find the right people to answer them.
With the help of national The Big “I” office, we are
making sure you are kept in mind as Congress makes
policies and proposals that will best help you maintain
liquidity and, ultimately, solvency during these turbulent
economic times.
During a recent press conference, President Trump stated
that business interruption insurance should be used for
business claims associated to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Big “I” contacted the administration and made a
coordinated response with the heads of government
affairs for insurance company trade associations. IIAV
has drafted an Op-Ed: Business interruption insurance
claim gives Virginia’s small businesses false hope to be
sent to the Virginian-Pilot and other media across the
state. All that said, we are working for you and sending
out messaging to alleviate the stress of this issue in the
Commonwealth.
We thank you for being a part of the IIAV family and for
your continued support of our organization as we work
together to support this great industry and our clients.
Dennis Winfree
IIAV Chairman of the Board
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