Education

IIAV provides classes throughout the state of Virginia.  A variety of topics are covered including but not limited to: Commercial Lines, Designation Programs, Ethics, Errors & Omissions, Laws & Regulations, Pre-Licensing Courses, Personal Lines and Soft Skills. 

Education Resources

IIAV provides classes throughout the state of Virginia.  A variety of topics are covered including but not limited to: Commercial Lines, Designation Programs, Ethics, Errors & Omissions, Laws & Regulations, Pre-Licensing Courses, Personal Lines and Soft Skills. 

CALENDAR

IIAV provides a variety of in-person, webinar, and self-study classes and events for Agents

CE REQIURMENTS

The Virginia State Corporation Commission, through its Bureau of Insurance and the Virginia Insurance Continuing Education Advisory Board, is empowered by Title 38.2, Chapter 18, Article 7 of the Code of Virginia to require insurance consultants and agents holding certain licenses type to complete Continuing Education.

DESIGNATIONS

IIAV currently offers 9 Designations: AAI, ACSR, AFIS, AIAM, AIAO, AIP, AISM, CLCS, CRIS, and MLIS.

PRE-LICENSING

Agents are required to be licensed to sale insurance in the state of Virginia.

E&O Classes

As a valued E&O customer, we want you to be sure you take advantage of all the savings possible.

US VETERANS PROGRAM

Virginia Association of Insurance Agents wants to support the individuals who have served our country by offering FREE insurance pre-licensing classes to all U.S. veterans and their spouses.

Upcoming Classes

  • 2026 IIAV Women’s Conference

    Richmond Country Club 12950 Patterson Ave, Richmond, United States

    IIAV 2026 Women’s Conference: How Women in Insurance Manage it All! Join the Virginia Association of Insurance Agents (VAIA), a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational subsidiary of Independent Insurance Agents of Virginia (IIAV), […]

bringing education to YOUR office

In-House Programs

IIAV’s courses are available to your staff, in your office at a time and date convenient to you. Classes taught in your office are customized to your needs and cost-effective.

Why In-House?

  • Choice: A variety are offered; from designation programs to pre-licening classes to basic C.E.
  • Convenience: You choose the date, time and location.
  • Cost Effective: Bulk rate pricing and no out of work time or expenses due to travel.
  • Private: Your staff can discuss specific accounts, problems frankly and openly pertaining just to your agency.
  • Quality: IIAV is committed to providing top notch programs for your employees through knowledgeable instructors with years of experience.

Coverage and Business Skills for Agents, Brokers, and Carriers

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Choose Your Learning Path:

Insurance Basics:

Coverage and Risk Management

New Team Members with little to no experience in the insurance profession.

Includes: Intro to Insurance, Commercial Property, Commercial General Liability, Workers Compensation, Umbrella, Business Auto, Homeowners, Personal Auto, Valuable Articles, Personal Umbrella, Risk Management

Professional Development

Team Members looking to grow and expand technical skills.

Includes: Sales, Client Management, Client Service Support, Operations, Interns, New Leaders, Underwriting and Risk Management

Business Skills

Essential for Agency Team Members

 Team Members looking to build and develop a professional skill set.

Includes: Business Writing, Time Management, Negotiation, Building Rapport, Leading Effective Meetings, Effective Presentations, Value Pitch, Project Management, Leadership Fundamentals

Publications

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