Become a Member

IIAV offers membership options for independent insurance agencies and companies that support independent agents. Membership offers many benefits and values!

Why Join IIAV

What IIAV Membership provides:

IIAV Memberships

Agency Membership:

  • For Insurance Agencies
  • Dedicated to supporting Agents
  • Agency Protections and Advocacy
  • Products & Services that promote the growth of Agents and Agencies
  • Education and Events dedicated to the professional development of Agents
  • Access to Virginia Financial Services Corporation (VFSC)

Associate Membership:

  • For Companies that support Insurance Agencies and their business needs
  • Prioritized sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities for all IIAV events
  • Company and representative listing in the IIAV Users’ Guide & Annual Report, as well as the P&C Marketplace Summary
  • Company listing in the Associate’s Resource Library on IIAV’s website, representing your products and market availability

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Agency Membership Benefits

By joining IIAV today, your entire insurance agency will be a part of the premier Virginia insurance association for independent property & casualty, life & health, and financial services.

  • Membership benefits your entire team, not just designated personnel
  • Automatically enrolled with IIABA – Independent
  • Insurance Agents and Brokers of America Big “I”

Membership Resources & Benefits

COMMUNICATION: In-depth resources to help you develop and grow your business. monthly e-newsletter, quarterly magazine, social media, and other news.

ADVOCACY: IIAV is dedicated to ensuring that government policy and actions are consistent with the interests of agents and the insurance industry as a whole.

EDUCATION: Webinars, In-Person, and a variety of courses to help your professional development and education

EVENTS: IIAV hosts events for Insurance professionals

  • IIAV Annual Convention & Tradeshow
  • Young Agents Conference
  • Multiple Networking and Social Events across the State

We want to support your Agency at every step by providing a variety of insurance coverage for your business.

  • Commercial Umbrella
  • Employment Benefits
  • Errors & Omissions
  • Cyber Insurance
  • Employment Practices Liability

Finding markets and carriers is not an easy task. That’s why we provide resources to make the process easier.

  • Agency Practice Resources: Buy/Sell and Find an Agent
  • Find Markets and Vendors: Big “I” Alliance and Product Board
  • Agency Services are provided by a variety of businesses
  • Trusted Choice: Get Insured, Business or Personal
  • Big “I”: Alliance, Retirement Services, Flood, Personal

Committees

Convention, Legislative, Young Agents, and Education and
Professional Development

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Partner Program

Being a partner provides a high-profile, consistent branding, name recognition, and year-long exposure to the IIAV members with four levels of participation to fit any budget.

Associate Membership Benefits

Become part of the premier insurance association in Virginia. Enhance your branding and promote your company to independent agents.

  • Membership is on a corporate basis – includes all staff members at no extra charge.
  • Our advocacy and legislative efforts include both the state and national levels.

Membership Resources & Benefits

ADVOCACY: IIAV is dedicated to ensuring that government policy and action are consistent with the interests of agents and the insurance industry as a whole.

EVENTS & EDUCATION:

  • IIAV Annual Convention & Tradeshow
  • Young Agents Conference
  • Insurance Agents Day on the Hill
  • VAIA Education Forum Networking and Social Events across the Commonwealth

RESOURCES:

  • Legislative Updates, Technical Bulletins, Industry Links
  • Monthly News, Magazine, and Communications
  • P&C Marketplace Summary
  • IIAV Website – Market Access Product Board

Brand Visibility

  • Company listing in the Associate’s Resource Library on IIAV’s website, representing your products and market availability.
  • Company and representative listing in the IIAV Users’ Guide & Annual Report, as well as the P&C Marketplace Summary
  • Prioritized sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities for all IIAV events
  • Access to serve on all IIAV Committees

Publications

Advertising Opportunities

Our Publications, the Big “I” Virginia magazine and Monthly eNewsletter, are delivered to more than 5,000 highly targeted decision makers. As a member, you get a discount on the advertising rate. 

  • Submit Content – IIAV’s content is targeted toward industry trends, upcoming events and news pertinent to the independent agent system.  Submit articles to Members@iiav.com
  • Ad for Big “I” Virginia Magazine: To reserve advertising space in an upcoming issue of Big “I” Virginia, contact Blue Water Publishers at 414-708-2059 or fax to 414-354-5317.
  • Ad for eNewsletter: To place an advertisement/reserve advertising space, contact Naylor at 202-271-0892.