Agency Membership
Agency membership is available to all independent insurance agencies operating within the American Agency System (must represent more than one insurance company).
Member agencies are affiliated with the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America, Inc. (IIABA), and all agency staff are considered members at both the state and national levels. Trusted Choice® membership is included with agency membership.
Annual dues are based on agency size, number of employees, and branch locations.
Agency Membership Benefits
Insurance Coverage for Agencies
- E&O Insurance: Property &
Casualty - E&O Insurance: Life/Health
- E&O Umbrella
- Data Breach
- Life Insurance
- Commercial Umbrella Policy
- Accidental Death &
Dismemberment - Long-Term Disability
- Short Term Disability
- Employment Practices Liability
- Retirement Services
Insurance Coverage for Clients
- Personal Umbrella
- Coverage (RLI)
- In-Home Business Policy (RLI)
- Big I Alliance (Varied Markets)
Agency Marketing
- Trusted Choice Materials and Services
- Discount Social Media Calendar (with Content)
- Free Website Analysis
Agency Information
- Trusted Choice Agency Locator
- Green Mountain Agent
(monthly digital magazine) - www.viaa.org (VIAAs website)
- Legislative & Special Updates
on Timely Issues - Independent Agent Magazine
- IIABA Best Practices
- Personal Assistance From
VIAA Staff
Award Winning Education Programs
- Accredited Customer Service
Representative (ACSR) - Accredited Adviser in
Insurance (AAI) - Certified Insurance Service
Representative (CISR) - Certified Insurance
Counselor (CIC) - Construction Risk and
Ins. Specialist (CRIS) - Certified Professional Ins
Agent (CPIA) - CE Approved Courses
- Agency Specific In-House
Courses - E&O Risk Management
Seminars - Property & Casualty Pre-Licensing
- ABEN Webcasts
- Virtual University
- Ask An Expert
Conferences/Special Events
- Annual Business Meeting
- Annual Convention
- IIABA Youth Golf Vermont Round
- VIAA Education Day
- IIABA National Meetings
Advocacy
- Daily representation in Montpelier & Washington DC
Young Agents Committee
The purpose of the VIAA
Young Agents Committee
is to provide a platform that will encourage and support leadership development, education and recruitment of young agents for the members of the VIAA.