Foundation Facts

We are delighted to provide a brIEI update on the state of The Insurance Education Institute (IEI). At the recent summer board meeting, we reviewed current programs and set in motion new initiatives, such as the production of a new teaching kit.

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Thirteen companies have become new contributors, joining the 165-plus contributors that renewed their 2003 donation. Thirty-two percent of the 2003 contributors not only renewed their commitment to insurance education, but increased their contribution for 2004.

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By the end of July, the 2004 Institutes will be completed at St. John's University, Drake University, the University of Central Arkansas, Illinois State University and Mississippi State University.

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Many of you have seen the Foundation's first classroom teaching aid, Choice-Chance-Control, starring Michael Richards from the sitcom Seinfeld. The timing was superb, as Seinfeld hit the top of the television ratings soon after the video was produced by Media Options of Chicago.

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In 1988, the IEI created the James L. Osborne Educator of the Year Award to recognize a teacher's performance in educating high school students about risk and how to manage the risk they face in their daily lives.

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An emerging program is the sponsorship of a high school teacher to attend one of the two-week institutes held at five universities. Sixteen organizations and/or companies have stepped forward to recognize a deserving teacher with a partial or full-scholarship.

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The NAMIC Auxiliary is auctioning an amethyst ring to benefit IEI and insurance education programs. Online bidding is taking place on the IEI website at http://www.IEI.org/ring.htm. The auction will close Tuesday, September 21, at midnight. Purchase this ring as a great gift for yourself or a special person and help IEI offer more free materials to high school teachers and students.

The Foundation is raffling two full ticket packages (hotel, season pass, etc.) to the 2004 Ryder Cup in Bloomfield Hills, Mich. Only 300 tickets are being sold at $100 each and can be purchased online at https://www.namic.org/IEI/raffle.htm or through the office (800) 433-4811.

The drawing for the winner will be conducted on August 1, 2004.

The primary fundraising events for IEI are held during the NAMIC and PCI annual conventions. The 15th Annual Golf Classic will be held September 18, 2004 just prior to the NAMIC convention in Washington, D.C. The Third Annual Golf Benefit will be held just prior to the PCI meeting on October 24, 2004, also in Washington D.C. Both golf tournaments will be at the Renditions golf course in Davidsonville, Maryland.

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Each year IEI recognizes individual(s) for their contributions to educational initiatives, support for IEI, or industry leadership.

Both Butch Viccellio and Don Sullivan have exceeded all expectations as they have not only served on the board of directors of IEI, but also provided quality leadership to the industry.

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Attention Reinsurers and Brokers - Sponsor an Event and be Recognized for Your Support of the Foundation

A few sponsorship opportunities are still available at the golf outings and the Lifetime Achievement Award event. All sponsors are recognized with signage on the course, in IEI publications, on the IEI website, in the event program(s), and in the IEI annual report.

Call Michelle Maclin at the IEI office for details. 800.433.4811

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Paul Davies has served on the IEI board since 1998, and has been selected to lead the Foundation in 2005. Paul has been an active leader for IEI and has promoted the value of being a part of the Foundation's effort to educate young people about risk and risk management.

Paul will succeed current Chairman, Jeff Harrold, at the annual meeting in February of 2005.