NetVU Leader Named Chair of ACT 

James T. Armitage, Past NetVU Chairman, asked to lead Technology Council 

  Irving, TX - SEPTEMBER 13 - Former NetVU Chair is named to chair IIABA's Agents Council for Technology, announced the Council's Executive Director Jeff Yates. James T. Armitage, CPCU, AAI, Principal at Arroyo Insurance Services Inc., officially began his chairmanship September 1, 2011. 

Yates said that Armitage was selected because of his proven leadership within the industry and his specific experience in the area of agency technology. "We are grateful for Jim's willingness to take on this additional responsibility and look forward to working with him as we drive adoption of the various ACT initiatives." 

Armitage is a past president of IBA West; he served on the IIABA Board and chaired several IIABA committees and initiatives including: the Young Agents Committee, InVEST and Trusted Choice. 

Among his various leadership roles with NetVU, Armitage was instrumental in helping the organization develop its NetVU Playbook, the official position of NetVU on various issues impacting the insurance industry and the Independent Agency System. There is great synergy between the Playbook and ACT's own positions. 

Brady Polansky, NetVU president and CEO, said, "We are very proud to add Jim's name to the long list of NetVU leaders tapped to serve on various industry committees. NetVU is committed to supporting organizations and activities that work to enhance independent agency efficiencies and growth in their bottom line. 

"Another NetVU leader, Joyce Sigler, vice president of administration at the Fairlawn, Ohio-based Jones & Wenner Insurance Agency, was recently named co-chair of the Real Time/Download Campaign," noted Polansky. 

In this new role as Chair of the ACT Committee, Armitage follows a cadre of other distinguished leaders including: Angelyn Treutel, Treutel Insurance Agency; Robert Slocum, Slocum Insurance Agency; and Ed Higgins, Thousand Islands Agency. 

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About NetVU: The Network of Vertafore Users (NetVU) is an independent, national member organization committed to providing industry advocacy, world-class education and networking to its 15,000 independent insurance agency members. Aligned by their use of Vertafore technologies, these agencies are united in their shared focus on improving efficiency and enhancing profitability. Founded as the ARCom Users Group in 1978, the organization was known until March 2010 as The AMS Users Group (AMSUG). Remember, there's a place for U at NetVU! 

About ACT: Established in January 1999 by the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America (the Big "I"), ACT provides a candid, action-oriented forum to address the critical workflow and technology issues facing the Independent Agency System. ACT helps participants understand the perspectives of the other stakeholders in the process and provides excellent networking opportunities with the participants who are shaping the future for the industry on these issues. For more information about ACT visit www.iiaba.net/act.