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April 2009 meeting will feature the 1st Annual Agency Appreciation Day
4/2/2009 4:57:00 PM
" Our April meeting will feature the 1st Annual Agency Appreciation Day where we thank some of our agents nominated by CIMA members for their outstanding dedication and committed partnership with insurance carriers.The winners are Burns, Brooks and Mc Neil (Torrington), Security First Insurance Group (Waterbury), The Founders Group (Torrington) and Stone Insurance Agency (Meriden).Please join us in thanking them. ... "(more)
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March 20, 2009 Meeting
3/3/2009 2:33:00 PM
" Our speaker for the March 20, 2009 meeting is Peter Gioia from CBIA. He will speak to us about Connecticut's economy. PETER M. GIOIA ... "(more)
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CIMA Agency Appreciation Luncheon April 17, 2009 - Nominee Solicitation
2/23/2009 9:49:00 AM
" Dear Members,Our April 17, 2009 meeting with mark the 1st Annual CIMA Agency Appreciation Luncheon. The success of this meeting depends on you, our members. If you call on an agency that you believe deserves to be recognized and appreciated for a job well done, this is your chance to say thanks. Please send in your nomination no later than our next CIMA meeting on March 20th. Please send your nominations to Susie Button at ... "(more)
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February 2009 Meeting
2/2/2009 11:17:00 AM
" Our speaker for the February meeting will be George Bradner, property and casualty director with the Connecticut Insurance Department. Mr. Bradner's division is responsible for the oversight of company rates, rules and forms of over 500 licensed companies writing property and casualty insurance in Connecticut.Date: 2-13-09Location: Hawthorne Inn, Berlin, CT.Meal Choices: Chicken Parmesan ... "(more)
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First 2009 Meeting
1/8/2009 9:05:00 AM
" The first meeting of 2009!! Wow! Hopefully everyone had a nice holiday and a happy and safe new year. Our speaker will be Don Viewig from the Connecticut Fair Plan. Date: 1-16-09Location: Hawthorne Inn, Berlin, CT.Meal Choices: Pot Roast Salmon with Citrus Butter ... "(more)
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December 2008 Meeting & Holiday Social
12/5/2008 2:34:00 PM
" Date: 12-18-08 Please note this is Thursday night.Location: Hawthorne Inn (if unfamiliar with location, see website) Berlin, CT. Meal choices: Baked Stuffed Shrimp Prime Rib ... "(more)
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November 2008 Meeting
11/10/2008 9:45:00 AM
" Our speakers for this meeting will be Kim and Paul Pita from Pita Communications LLC/Vrroomedia LLC. They will talk to us about branding and their credentials are below. Paul E. PitaPrincipal & Executive Creative Director of Pita Communications LLCCEO of Vrroomedia LLC Paul Pita works with clients and his creative team to develop innovative strategies that form the foundation of Pita Communications' complex branding initiatives, unique advertising campaigns and cutting-edge interactive marketing solutions. Throughout his career, Paul's branding and creative design strategies have been implemented by companies such as The Coca-Cola Company, the National Hockey League, Spalding Sportswear, Aetna, UnitedHealth Group, Columbia University and others. ... "(more)
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October 2008 Meeting
11/10/2008 9:36:00 AM
" Our guest speaker is Tim Sawyer who is the Director of Sales & Marketing for Astonish Results. Tim will be talking about the shift in consumer's habits as internet use has widened and why agencies should embrace the internet sales culture. Astonish Results is a company specializing in creating strategies that allow independent insurance agents to FIND, SELL and KEEP more customers profitably. For more than 10 years they have helped auto dealers (like Herbchambers.com and Tasca.com), mortgage brokers (like Ivyleaguemortgage.com and Weststarmortgage.com) and INSURANCE AGENTS (like braileywellington.com and paulmurphyinsurance.com). They help some of the top agents in the country transition from overspending on traditional advertising and maximizing their return on internet marketing. The biggest challenge the Astonish Results Team faces is helping agents make the transition from a Service culture to a Sales culture. ... "(more)
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September 2008 Meeting
11/10/2008 9:29:00 AM
" Make sure you mark your calendars and DO NOT MISS our first meeting of the year. The date is Friday, September 19, 2008 and we are excited to say that our speaker will be Jack Wiseman who is the Director of Basketball Operations for the UCONN Women!!! Our keynote speaker for the 08-09 term will be John Eisenmann who is the director of operations for the UCONN Women Basketball team. John has been in this position since 2001. He has introduced systems to administration in travel, film exchange, summer camps and compliance reporting. He initiated the procurement of a digital video editing system that included film, quality control and a yearly playbook. John has a wide background of experience in many different industries. ... "(more)
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2008 - 2009 Calendar
11/10/2008 9:27:00 AM
" Please make note of the following dates for our luncheons and dinners, at the Hawthorne in Berlin, CT. The luncheons are on Fridays, dinners on Thursday evenings.* September 19, 2008* October 17, 2008 * November 21, 2008 * December 18, 2008 - Holiday Social Dinner* January 16, 2009* February 13, 2009* March 20, 2009* April 17, 2009 ... "(more)
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2nd Annual Golf Event
11/10/2008 9:17:00 AM
" Date: Thursday, 9-25-08Place: Southington Country ClubThis year we are offering two options for your golfing pleasure:9 holes $26.40 with cart teeing off at noon18 holes $48.00 with cart teeing off at 9amBuffet at 3-4PM for non-golfersIf you wish to golf, please respond to Tom Crawford at TCrawford@ctunderwriters.com with your request for number of holes and golfers in your foursome. If you just wish to golf, he will place you with other golfers. ... "(more)
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May 2008 Meeting
5/6/2008 8:01:00 AM
" Our last meeting of the term is Thursday, May 15, 2008. We will not have a speaker but will have an opportunity to spend time with colleagues and friends before the summer hiatus and celebrate an outstanding year for CIMA. Location: Hawthorne Inn, Berlin, CT. Dinner entrees: Prime Ribs of Beef Au Jus Baked Stuffed Jumbo Shrimp with Hawthorne Seafood Stuffing ... "(more)
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2008 - 2009 Officer Slate
4/28/2008 10:14:00 AM
" President: Tom Crawford Vice President/President Elect: Chris Poulos Secretary/Treasurer: Susie Button and Betty Sheehan ... "(more)
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April 2008 Meeting
4/16/2008 2:16:00 PM
" The representative from InsurBanc who will be speaking at the meeting on the 18th will be Scott Adamsons. He is their Connecticut Marketing Rep. I could not do our speaker justice by telling all InsuBanc is, so I encourage all to check out their website before the meeting. InsurBanc's website is http://www.insurbanc.com/ I would also encourage everyone to invite their agency partners for a very informative meeting. ... "(more)
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March 2008 Meeting
3/5/2008 10:54:00 AM
" Our speaker for March is Bill Dowling of the New Britain Rock Cats who will talk to us about marketing in a different environment. Here is Bill's biography. We all look forward to hearing Bill speak, as we had to cancel last year due to weather. William F. Dowling, Esq. begins his eighth season as the President and Managing Partner of the New Britain Rock Cats Baseball Club, the Double-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins. Bill is a graduate of Columbia University and received his law degree from Boston College Law School in 1973. He served as an Assistant District Attorney in Manhattan from 1973-1977 and was chief of the New York State Attorney General's criminal division for an additional six years. From 1986-1988, Dowling served as the Executive Vice President of the New York Yankees where he reported directly to Principal Owner George Steinbrenner, III. His specific duties with the club included the negotiation of all media, marketing, concession, labor, and employment agreements associated with the operations of a Major League Baseball team, as well as the supervision of all legal counsel. Bill was also responsible for the daily operations of the franchise including supervision of all team personnel, as well as serving as the director of the New York Yankees Foundation, which raises funds for numerous charitable events. Upon his departure from the Yankees, Dowling was named the club's outside counsel, handling a wide variety of litigation and corporate matters for the team. Dowling currently practices law at the Manhattan law firm, Wachtel & Masyr, LLP. Bill enjoyed immediate success after becoming President/General Manager of New Britain Baseball, Inc. in February, 2000. Eastern League President William B. Troubh selected Bill as the 2000 Eastern League Executive of Year. Under Bill's ownership, the New Britain Rock Cats have shattered every attendance record in franchise history, and have achieved seven consecutive season's of attendance growth. ... "(more)
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February 2008 Meeting
2/7/2008 5:15:00 PM
" Our speaker for February is a friend of CIMA, Gail Audibert. Gail will be speaking about the insurance industry employment marketplace, how to market yourself if you find yourself in transition, and will look forward to questions from attendees. Let's give Gail another warm CIMA welcome. Gail Audibert Associates specializes in the placement of mid-level and executive candidates in the fields of Insurance, Human Resources, Marketing, Communications & Public Relations, Administrative, Legal Services, and Customer Service. Established in 1988, Audibert Associates has worked with companies at both a regional and national level. Our associates are involved in a number of organizations including NIRA, the Connecticut Association of Personnel Services (CAPS), ,the Direct Mail Marketing Association of America (DMAA), the Human Resource Association of Central Connecticut (HRACC), the American Marketing Association (AMA), and the International Association of Administration Professionals (IIAP). Gail Audibert has been interviewed on television and radio and has been invited to speak at various association and corporate seminars for her unique perspective on current employment issues. ... "(more)
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January 2008 Meeting
1/8/2008 12:11:00 PM
" The first meeting of 2008!! Wow! Hopefully everyone had a nice holiday and a happy and safe new year. Our speaker will be James Hearn, Chief Marketing Officer of MARKETSTANCE. MARKETSTANCE is a marketing research and consulting firm located in Middletown who provides statistical data that supports our industry as well as consulting services tailored to the special needs of carriers. Their website is ... "(more)
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CIMA Redesign
12/27/2007 11:40:00 AM
" CIMA is considering redesigning this website. Below, you will find a few looks we are considering. Which design to you like best?Design Option 1Design Option 2Design Option 3Contact webmaster@cimaonline.org with your vote! ... "(more)
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Calendar
12/12/2007 5:14:00 PM
" The following dates have been confirmed and booked with the Hawthorne Inn, so please put on your calendars!!9-21-0710-19-0711-16-0712-21-071-18-082-15-083-14-08***4-18-085-16-08***As we have in the past, our meetings will be the third Friday of every month for lunch at the Hawthorne. Detailed meeting agendas will follow for each month with speakers and food choices. ***The only exception to that will be we moved the March meeting because of Good Friday and we will look to have a dinner in May as we did this year. ... "(more)
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December 2007 Meeting
12/12/2007 5:09:00 PM
" It is finally here. The event you all have been waiting for!!!! CIMA's annual Christmas party. Please join us as we celebrate another year with old friends, new friends, and toast to 2008. Date: 12-21-07Location: Hawthorne Inn (if unfamiliar with location, see website) Berlin, CT. ... "(more)
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November 2007 Meeting
11/5/2007 10:35:00 AM
" Our next meeting will consist of a panel discussion. The members will be: Bernie Halligan, Principal, Stone Insurance Meriden, CT Bruce Bernheimer, President, Bernheimer-Lincoln Insurance W. Hartford, CT Rick Rice, President CDR Insurance Associates Waterbury, CT We are looking forward to another lively engaged session as they have been in the past. Please bring your questions. ... "(more)
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September 2007 Meeting
9/19/2007 4:24:00 PM
" Another great year ahead of us and another list of excellent speakers, starting with our September 21, 2007 meeting. We are pleased to announce that our speaker will be Commissioner Thomas R. Sullivan. Commissioner Thomas R. Sullivan was appointed Insurance Commissioner by Governor M. Jodi Rell in April of 2007. Customer service and consumer relations were hallmarks of his 20 year career in the insurance industry. As a Senior Vice President, of Specialty Risk Services, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., Commissioner Sullivan was trained to listen to and hear the voice of the consumer. ... "(more)
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October 2007 Meeting
8/2/2007 3:57:00 PM
" The first 2 events of the 07-08 term have been extremely successful. We started off with the Commissioner of Insurance, Thomas Sullivan and had the largest attendance in the past 5 years. We continued with the first annual Golf Outing at the Southington Country Club and golfers and other attendees will attest it was the perfect day with perfect accommodations and excellent networking. We will make it bigger and better and if you have any suggestions, please let Tom Crawford or myself know. ... "(more)
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