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GIAA Membership has its advantages!
Money – Back Guarantee
If you don’t think you are getting your money’s worth from the training & information available to GIAA Members, just ask for it to be refunded. That’s how sure we are that you will agree GIAA membership has more benefits than any other organization dedicated to the success of Georgia’s Independent Insurance Industry.
GIAA Members have access to the hyperlinks & may download these free software programs
Free Agency Accounting Software: The ideal accounting solution for new or existing insurance agencies by helping agency owners and bookkeepers save time on everyday tasks, work the way they want, and grow their business through online sales, online invoicing, and payment processes.
Free Online Training Software: A fun & easy personal communication software that lets anyone create and share through e-mail or the web online training that includes your voice over pictures, documents or web pages along with your writing / drawing.
Free Website with Personalized Domain Name: Take your business online with your own Web site, domain name, business e-mail, and Web site traffic reports.
Free Customizable Business Forms: These documents are free to download and customize for your own professional use.
Free Small Business Handbook: Everything you need to know to run your business, from equity to employees.
Free Marketing Templates: Sets of templates with a coordinated design including letterhead, envelopes, business cards, brochures, etc.
Free Office Poster Software: Templates to create your own custom office posters, all without any knowledge of design or graphical skills needed.
Free Online Translator: It’s used mostly to translate documents from English to Spanish or Spanish to English but it has over 50 different languages that you may use.
Free Satellite Office Techniques:
Prints over the Internet … send quotes and applications to remote locations.
Find, Access, Share... your files anywhere. Keep important files at your fingertips - anywhere. All file changes are automatically synchronized between linked computers, so you are always accessing the latest documents, photos, and files.
Free Anti-Virus Software
Free Disaster Planning Toolkit: At least one in four small businesses that close because of a major disaster never reopen. Here’s a new tool for your agency (& your commercial policyholders).
Free Customer Service Programs:
Home Inventory Software
Test Your Driving IQ: Take a simple quiz to see if your driving skills need sharpening.
Free Auto & Homeowners’ C.L.U.E. reports: Georgia residents are entitled to two free C.L.U.E. reports each year. The C.L.U.E. report shows the history that a person has with an insurance company regarding their homeowners’ and automobile claims for the past five years. It is well hidden but you may download the details on how to get a free report.
Free Credit Report: Georgia residents are entitled to two free credit reports each year.
“That’s a Great Idea!” Examples of advertising techniques used by fellow GIAA members that you can use for inspiration in your local marketing efforts.
Driver’s Ed for Grownups
Driver’s Training Discount Program
Free Mandatory State & Federal Employee Posters: Georgia & Federal
FLSA Overtime Calculator Advisor – This Advisor has been updated to reflect increases to the Federal minimum wage. The Advisor helps employers and employees understand overtime pay principles and allow them to calculate overtime pay based on their own data for a sample pay period.
Unclaimed Property Program: Does your agency have unclaimed monies just waiting to be claimed?
Virtual School Bus … Online Pre-Licensing & Continuing Education: Never leave your office and learn at your own pace. 40 hour P&C or L&H Pre-licensing as low as $99.95. Continuing Education as low as $9.95.
Free Online Training:
Workers’ Comp
Manage your business and watch it grow.
Finding the right information on running a small business is not always easy. Check out these interactive workshops, planning guides, calculators, worksheets, business plans and more. You'll have all the tools you need to manage your successful business.
After all, your small business is anything but small to you!
Planning Guides: Step-by-step instructions to the situations your business may face.
Calculators: Helpful calculators for starting and running your small business.
Business Tutorials
- Building Your Brand
- Analyze Your Competition
- Advertising
- Promoting Your Business
- Business Plan
- Profitability
- Profit and Loss
How To Tips ‘n Tools Booklets:
Give the Ultimate Auto Quote
Sell & Service Commercial Lines & Workers’ Comp
Sell & Service Commercial Auto
Going Paperless
Employee Overtime Guide
EFT – the Silent Killer
Insurance Agent’s Super Sales & Management Tips
Buy / Sell / Evaluate “Mom & Pop” Insurance Agencies
Marketing to Hispanic Population
500 + Learning / Mistake List
Employment Background Check Guideline
GIAA Member Benefits
WHAT DO YOU GET FROM GIAA?
One voice multiplied … Agents First!
GIAA is dedicated to providing you with the resources that you need to reach more prospects, strengthen your existing client relationships and grow your business.
As a GIAA member, you’ll have access to services that will help you expand your production, including marketing tools, valuable articles that share proven methods from top producers, and countless local, state and national networking opportunities.
Only GIAA members can take advantage of these great offerings!
GET HEARD!
Uninsured Motorists. Agency Service Fees. Guaranteed Ownership & Commissions. To Georgia’s Legislators and DOI, these are “issues”. To you, they are real life. By telling your story in Agents First!, you can show them what’s really at stake.
One voice multiplied … Agents First!
GET INVOLVED!
Want to help control your future?
There are changes being planned that will directly affect your specialty agency operation. GIAA lead the fight to reduce Uninsured Motorists through the creation of GEICS, which was opposed by standard auto insurance carriers that attempt to dictate the legislative agenda of certain agency organizations.
One voice multiplied … Agents First!
GET SMARTER!
Want to save real money on business expenses? GIAA members are entitled to special discounts such as 10% off pre-licensing classes, 20% off on-line CE, and 50% off GIAA-sponsored events. More discount programs are being added all the time.
One voice multiplied … Agents First!
GET CONNECTED!
Want to solve an agency problem real fast? GIAA members can get down-to-earth practical advice from the “Movers & Shakers” of the Specialty Insurance Industry.
One voice multiplied … Agents First!
YOU NEED GIAA!
GIAA has made great strides in the struggle for Agent’s Rights … and GIAA has far to go!
One voice multiplied … Agents First!
MANY MORE MEMBER BENEFITS …
GIAA CONTINUING EDUCATION
Fitting continuing education into your busy schedule can be a challenge. GIAA offers a wealth of opportunities to earn CE credits and stay current on the latest industry trends and developments, when and where it’s convenient.
Whether you choose to learn through your state or local chapter or online at http://www.cheapce.com for less than $20.00, GIAA helps broaden your knowledge of product skills, sales strategies, and practical agency management.
CE presented at Annual Conference is designed especially for the Specialty Lines Agent.
ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF CHAMPIONS
One of the year’s true highlights is GIAA’s annual convention where competitors gather to network with fellow members from across the state, address important association business, hear fascinating keynote speakers, participate in stimulating workshops and interact with vendors and exhibitors.
GIAA members attend for 50% off non-member registration fees.
LEGISLATION MATTERS
GIAA looks out for its members. The all-volunteer organization is made up of folks just like you!
When GEICS took effect on April 1, 2004, GIAA members benefited the most! Agencies from all over Georgia reported that agency income increased 25% (most reported an extra $5,000 in net income!) and mid-term cancellations dropped to 10% from 35%! You’ll earn many times over your GIAA membership in 2007!
One voice multiplied … Agents First!