IIAO News & Notes Jan 2016 
Luncheon Reminder
Make Plans to Attend the IIAO Jan. 28 Luncheon
Click here to view a list of who all is registered to attend. If you haven’t yet registered for Thursday's luncheon, click here. You can register online OR you can sign-up by e-mail to [email protected] or by calling Chief Administrator Joe Pittman at 402-397-7782.
This meeting will provide one Hour of P&C CE for Nebraska & Iowa. The lunch buffet line is open from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., and the business program runs from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.
LUNCHEON MENU: Salad bar, Chicken Alfredo, Beef Tips with brown sauce, vegetables, soup, rolls & butter, and special desserts from Miss Mollie's Sweet Treats!
Topic: Cyber Facts, FAQs & Overcoming Client Objections
This program will provide a timely update on the latest news related to cyber liability insurance -- and how it needs to be a part of every client's coverage plan to help mitigate the associated expenses of a cyber attack or data breach. Our presenter will be Stephanie Watts, AFSB - Account Executive in Bond and Specialty Insurance for Travelers Insurance.
JANUARY 28 PUBLIC SERVICE PROJECT - Chariots4Hope
At the luncheon, we will be collecting monetary donations to support the work of Chariots4Hope - a local faith-based organization that provides automobiles to low income families and individuals who currently are in need of transportation. Please promote this within your agency and bring any collected donations with you. We truly appreciate your involvement and support!
President's Message
Hello IIAO Members:
I am excited to have been a part of the IIAO organization for the past 20 years and honored to now serve as your IIAO
President.
I hope you enjoyed the Holiday Luncheon on December 10th and especially our 9-year old pianist, Derek Penner, and
that everyone was able to walk away with a little give-away!
I can’t believe we are almost a full month into 2016 already! So I thought I would give you some updates: several years ago I was part of the committee that researched five different locations to hold our luncheons. We were looking for something that not only was adequately priced but also offered a nice venue. Champions Run has turned out to be a great choice for our group.
We have streamlined our meeting survey to one in the beginning of our session and one at the end. If at any time if you would like to contribute any constructive feedback that you feel would be beneficial, please don’t hesitate to contact me, Chief Administrator Joe Pittman, or any board member as we truly value your opinions. This is YOUR association – and together we can continue to make it a GREAT success!
Our Association has done well over the past several years and we have managed to maintain a solid financial foundation. We have seen continued growth in our membership and our sponsors and because we have been successful we would really like to give back more to our community. So starting with this month's luncheon, we will bump our donations for our featured charities from $100 to $200 and we truly appreciate all of the extra donations from our Association members. These charities are extremely grateful of our donations and our acknowledgement to their cause.
On January 28, our presenter will be Stephanie Watts, AFSB -- an Account Executive in Bond and Specialty Insurance for Travelers. She will speak to us on "Cyber Facts, FAQ’s and Overcoming Client Objections" - it will be a great program so if you have not yet signed up to attend, please be sure to do so.
I look forward to seeing everyone in 2016!
Renee Hennings
2015-2016 IIA of Omaha President
IIAN Winter Conference
IIAN's 39th Annual Winter Conference & Trade Fair
February 3-4, 2016
Holiday Inn - Kearney NE
There's still time to register for the Winter Conference - and it's still a great deal! Get up to 13 CEUs (approved), visit with 45 exhibitors, enjoy 2 lunches, a country breakfast, and our traditional prime rib buffet, and win great prizes!
See more below - and register today!
Call Holiday Inn at 308-237-5971 for hotel room reservations.
Click here to register online and see list of exhibitors.
See more on sessions and speakers.
Calendar of Events
Mark your calendar now and plan to attend these upcoming IIAO events. All monthly membership luncheons will be held at Champions Run Country Club.
Thursday, February 25
- Speaker: Colleen Olson - Certified Restoration Drycleaning Network (CRDN)
- Topic: “Hoarding – A Conundrum for Claims Professionals and Agents”
March (Date to be announced)
Insurance Ethics Seminar (One 3-hour session)
Thursday, March 24
- Speaker: Barbara Mayes Boustead, a meteorologist and climate program leader at the National Weather Service office in Omaha/Valley, NE.
- Topic: “Climate Change and Its Impact on the Insurance Industry”
Thursday, April 28
- Speaker: Adam Taylor – United States Liability Insurance Group
- Topic: “Employment Practices Liability
June 9
Omaha Insurance Agents Coalition Golf Classic at Tiburon Golf Club
Legislative Update
New Big "I" Ambassadors In Action 
Members of IIAN's new "Big "I" Ambassadors" group have been contacting their Nebraska state senators since early November - developing working relationships and introducing senators to IIAN'S legislative priorities. The group was formed last fall, as part of IIAN's new Legislative Advisory Council (LAC), chaired by John Deardorff of Omaha. LAC members meet quarterly by conference call to provide member feedback and support to IIAN's Legislative committee, chaired by Bob Hoppe of Columbus, and IIAN Legislative Representative Jim Cavanaugh, throughout the year.
Open to all IIAN members - read more and how to get involved.