NetVU 2011 Conference: Keynote Speakers
NetVU is thrilled to announce that at the 2011 Conference we will be having not one, but two Keynote Speakers! Nationally recognized public speakers, generational experts, and cultural translators, Lynne C. Lancaster and David Stillman will be providing the 2011 Keynote for NetVU.
Lynne Lancaster and David Stillman are co-authors of the best selling business book When Generations Collide. Who They Are. Why They Clash. How to Solve the Generational Puzzle at Work. In addition to topping two best-seller lists, their book is one of only two titles published by HarperCollins in 2002 that has sold more copies with each ensuing year. They recently released their newest book: The M-Factor in April 2010 which outlines the seven trends about how the millennial generation is rocking the workplace.
They are cofounders of BridgeWorks, a highly successful twelve-year-old research, speaking, and training company focused exclusively on the generations at work. Their clients include high-profile companies such as 3M, American Express, Best Buy, Coca-Cola, Deloitte, Disney, Ford Motor Company, General Mills, and Procter & Gamble, as well as stellar organizations such as AARP, the American Bankers Association, the Conference Board, the Internal Revenue Service, the National Security Agency, and the United Way.
Come to Orlando — don’t miss these two dynamic Keynote Speakers! Double the fun! They will be presenting Friday, April 29. Learn more about Lynne Lancaster and David Stillman.
See you in Orlando!
Volunteers — Fuel that Makes the NetVU Engine Run
According to Webster’s dictionary, a Volunteer (vol•un•teer ) is “a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task.” That certainly describes the hundreds of NetVU members that give of their time and expertise on a daily basis in a myriad of ways for the good of the organization.
The very nature of associations is that they depend on the strength and commitment of their volunteer force and the NetVU organization is no different. Often people are surprised by the small number of staff NetVU employs; they are amazed by how much gets done with so few people. What they don’t realize is the enormous commitment by our members to serve in these important volunteer capacities.
The 2011 NetVU Conference - April 28-30 in Orlando - is a perfect example of volunteers coming together to bring about one of the organizations most critical components. From developing the educational program to acting as guides to help attendees find what they need, volunteers step up to the plate each and every time, no matter what the task.
If you haven’t stepped up yet, talk to any of those members that have; ask them why they give of their time and energy. They will tell you, they get back from the experience so much more than they give.
Volunteers not only give of themselves but they also recognize that supporting NetVU in this manner is the greatest investment in their own future. The networking and mentoring of others that goes on during these volunteer opportunities often proves to be the first steps in their own leadership development. The people you meet oftentimes grow into some of the closest friends you’ll ever have, both personally and professionally.
So, what are you waiting for? Step up to the plate and volunteer, you’ll be glad you did. Volunteer NOW!
Isn’t It About Time to Change Not Only Your Business, But Your Life?
2011 brings with it the opportunity to attend a Digital Marketing session of epic proportions—as Astonish Results proudly announces its participation and Platinum sponsorship of this year’s NetVU Conference.
Running from April 28 - April 30, the 2011 NetVU Conference will include an array of educational and interactive seminars—including the highly anticipated session, “Serving the Modern Consumer”—hosted by Astonish Results, CEO and co-founder, Adam DeGraide.
As a registered attendee, you can join DeGraide as he takes you on an innovative Internet Marketing journey, sharing his thoughts on:
- The power of Digital Marketing
- Discovering how Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and other Social Media sites can help you make money
- How to effectively lead your team to success and cast the vision to your people
- How to identify the right people who can serve and sell the Modern Consumer
- Actual Case Studies on insurance agencies who have doubled their revenue in three years; through the tactical use of Internet Marketing and Social Media strategies
DeGraide and his team at Astonish Results are true pioneers when it comes to harvesting the power of the Internet, in order to lead independent insurance agencies to overall success. Astonish Results is a full-service Digital Marketing, training and consulting company focused on helping insurance agencies grow their business. Astonish Results agencies are among the fastest-growing agencies in the country. Not to mention that Astonish Results, and its affiliates Squid Insurance Marketing, currently represent over 400 insurance agencies in 42 states across the country. Astonish combines a proven Digital Marketing system with unparalleled consulting services to help insurance agencies compete with direct writers on the Internet.
“We are pleased and proud to be working with NetVU. NetVU has an incredible network of over 15,000 independent insurance agency members who have committed to technology and the ability to grow their business online. This is a perfect partnership for us, and we are thrilled to be aligned with such a great organization,” said Adam DeGraide, CEO and co-founder of Astonish Results.
As the fastest growing Insurance Digital Marketing solution in the country, Astonish Results is a leading authority regarding effective Internet Marketing strategies for the independent insurance industry.
Prepare yourself for the era of Internet Marketing—the right way.
Join DeGraide for Course #3162 - “Serving the Modern Consumer” Thursday, April 28 from 3:30 - 4:45 p.m. in the Miami 1-2 Room of the Gaylord Palms. Arrive early as this class is limited to the first 90 attendees! You don’t want to be left behind.
ReSource Pro Begins Partnership with NetVU
ReSource Pro, the premier provider of business process outsourcing services for the insurance industry, is proud to announce a strategic alliance with NetVU, the Network of Vertafore Users. NetVU is a non-profit virtual community for insurance professionals who use Vertafore products, such as AMS360, Sagitta, and BenefitPoint management systems in their independent businesses. It has grown to include more than 15,000 members who meet frequently at conferences across the country to discuss the industry and stay on top of Vertafore’s latest advancements.
The new partnership between NetVU and ReSource Pro completes the link between software developer, service provider, and client. The company will complement NetVU’s extensive knowledge of the industry’s most popular management systems with the kind of insight that comes from serving a 115-client roster of successful brokers, MGAs, and regional carriers across the country. The two groups’ combined expertise will enable insurance organizations to best utilize their tech tools and their people.
To kick off this alliance, ReSource Pro will sponsor a networking event for AMS360 users at the upcoming NetVU Conference in Orlando, Florida — April 28-30. Through a sponsored webinar series, ReSource Pro will also provide NetVU members with their knowledge of industry best practices for streamlining operations, increasing productivity, and growing profits. ReSource Pro CEO Dan Epstein says, “We are proud to partner with a group specializing in the software that so many of our clients use in their businesses, and we welcome the opportunity to help these clients and others make the most of the systems they have.”
About ReSource Pro: Founded in 2003 with headquarters in New York City and processing centers in Qingdao and Jinan, China, ReSource Pro is a leader in operational efficiency and processing solutions for the insurance industry, serving more than 115 U.S. brokers, regional carriers, and managing general agencies with management professionals located across the United States and a team of more than 850 college-educated, English-speaking insurance processing specialists in China. For more information visit resourcepro.com.
6 Ways to Use Management Systems for Tracking Benefit Programs
By: Brent Rineck, Vertafore
You excel in your ability to help your clients understand their benefits programs. You’re navigating the complexities of renewals, contribution strategies, rate changes, benchmarks, funding mechanisms, forecasting and reporting requires a thorough understanding of the market and environmental factors—and you’ve got it. But do you understand your own business? Can you make sense of your forecasts, revenues, expenses and business processes? Do you have visibility into workflow and capacity issues? Do you have an effective means of finding and recovering missing revenue?
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Originally published by American Agent & Broker.
A complimentary webinar led by Doug Cripps, Fujitsu
Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 12:00 Noon (Central Time)
We're back! We would like to invite you to participate in a ScanSnap educational session with Fujitsu. ScanSnap has been widely embraced by insurance agents and CSR's, especially among the Vertafore user community. Whether you are a seasoned user, or just thinking of going "paperless," we think you will find this discussion very helpful and productive. We will examine the specifications for the S1500, S1300 and the "new" S1100, and then quickly dive into a demonstration. We will offer "Tips & Tricks" for ScanSnap products, and view our ScanSnap Community web page where users can gather to learn information from one another. We'll touch on the uses of Adobe Acrobat 9.0 Standard, CardMinder, and Abbyy FineReader. If anyone has questions, please bring them to this huddle! We'll do our best to get them answered.
Click here to reserve your spot for "ScanSnap and the Vertafore User Community” a free web event, brought to you by Silver Corporate Partner, Fujitsu. Space is limited, so sign up early.