Welcome!
Since 1927, when the Independent Insurance Agents of Northeast Florida (IIANF) was formed as a professional membership association serving Agency and Associate members, our goal has been to provide valuable benefits, resources, training/education, and networking opportunities.
IIANF is pleased to be part of the vibrant First Coast of Florida!

RENEW YOUR IIANF MEMBERSHIP THIS MONTH
Renew the month of January and receive a complimentary registration to a world-class CE Webinar.

It's IIANF's Annual Hockey Night Out with the Jacksonville Icemen!
Wednesday, February 11 from 6 to 9 pm
Complimentary happy hour from 6 to 7 pm in the VIP Room
Tickets: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Iianfnight3

Florida Legislative Session 2026 Update: The Third Week -- Including a Mid-Week Update on 1/28/26!

MID WEEK UPDATE FOR THE THIRD WEEK (January 26-30)
* Yesterday (January 27, 2026) in Senate Rules, they temporarily postponed SB 290, the Commissioner of Agriculture’s package, over concerns related to contractors and food disparagement proposals. This prompted a Twitter/X backlash from the Commissioner on his Senate Presidential successor, the current Rules Chair.
* Senate Banking & Insurance meets at 10:30 today. There are amendments pending on several bills, including SB 772 Portable Electronics & Eyewear and SB 1504 Insurance Customer Representative Licensing Qualifications.
* Tomorrow (January 29th) @ 8am, House Civil Justice meets and takes up HB 1337 re: estates, as well as two bills that erode Florida 2023 tort legislation, HB 1553 (with PCS amendment) on Evidence of Medical Damages and HB 1423 Presumption Against Liability for Owners and Principal Operators of Multifamily Residential Properties.
* House Insurance & Banking has also released their agenda for tomorrow (January 29th), which includes bills on legal tender, insurance licensing, and more. At 3pm tomorrow, House Government Operations takes up a bills on salvage certificates of title for cars, motor vehicle registration renewal, and others.
The 2026 Florida Legislative Session's third week (01/26/2026) is unveiled with a comprehensive overview of BIlls and updates. This document was compiled by Conor O'Leary, President of Shelly, Middlebrooks & O'Leary.
You can read the latest Legislative Update (as of 01/26/2026) below. Previous updates are linked below. Stay tuned for more updates!

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HOLIDAY CHEER and SHOE DONATION!
The IIANF Annual Holiday Party and Shoe Drive on Dec. 12, 2025 was full of fun and networking. Thank you to everyone who attended and for all the donors of shoes that have been donated to the Salvation Army of Northeast Florida. And special thanks to the FAIA Young Agents Council for their generous support.
IIANF is planning its Pickleball Fest II at Chipshot, in mid-May. Details to be released soon!

IIANF thanks members, guests, sponsors, and volunteers for making the Big "I" Day on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Queen's Harbour Yacht & CC, a fun-filled event.

Wow... Another informative and jam-packed 4-Point Inspection C.E. Webinar on
Friday, September 12th. Co-hosted by Johnson & Johnson and IIANF and
instructed by Don Meyler Inspections.
Thank you!

Baseball Night Out at the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp Game
on Wed., August 27th at Vystar Ballpark's Right Field Hall and Power Alley.
A fun evening for members of IIANF and FAIA's Young Agents Council!

Thanks to Paul Davis Restoration of North Florida for hosting
Intro to Water Mitigation, 2 credit C.E. on Tuesday, July 15th at their historic 2111 N. Liberty Street office. Instructor Adam Hicks, Operations Manager at Paul Davis Restoration, provided insights and detailed information (including math and science topics). The class was followed by a demonstration of a flooded room.

Pickleball Fest Highlights
It was a Big Dill! The inaugural IIANF Pickleball Fest on Thursday, May 15th at The HUB Jax in Orange Park and presented by AmWINS with partnerships by Markel Insurance, Olympus, Rytech North Florida, and South Bay Acceptance Corporation was a big success.
Thank you to the sponsors, players, guests, and volunteers.

IIANF's Annual Hockey Night Out at Jacksonville Icemen Game & Networking Hour: Wed. March 19, 2025
A fun evening of pre-game networking & craft cocktails at Manifest Distilling before the Icemen win!

Stay informed this Legislative Session.
Read the first installment of updates by Conor O'Leary, President,
Shelly, Middlebrooks & O'Leary, Inc.
Florida Legislative Session in 2025: Early Developments and Key Bills
Power Shift, Policy Battles, and the Future of Florida's Insurance Market
Link to the Florida Legislative Session in 2025 (PDF) is below.

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February's Lunch and Learn: Highly Informative
Drones & Inspections
Thank you to Inspection Depot CEO Michael Rowan for a highly informative overview of the extensive use of drones in the industry. And for sharing insights on the future of drone footage.
Thank you AmWINS for use of your training room!

IIANF Members Share Insurance Career Insights at the
Duval County High School Career Fairs
At the heart of IIANF's Career Pathways Initiative are the volunteers who participate in Career Fairs at Duval County Public Schools.
Special thanks to Tiffany Neurondorf with Burns & Wilcox and Vicky Zelen with Zelen Risk for speaking to so many
high school students at the Career Fairs on Feb. 20th and 21st at Fletcher H.S. and Ribualt H.S.

IIANF's Learn to Curl Clinic & Annual Gently Worn Shoe Collection--December 2024
What a cool evening of learning the basics of the Olympic sport of Curling at the IIANF Annual Holiday Gathering at The Igloo.
Thank you to all the donors of gently worn shoes. Your donations go to the Salvation Army of Northeast Florida and their work in
communities in and around Jacksonville. And special thanks to the Jax Curling Club for their expert instruction.

Big "I" Day 2024: October 17 at Hidden Hills Golf Club

Thank you to golfers, pickleball players, dinner guests, sponsors, and volunteers for making Big "I" Day 2024 a success!

Big "I" Day 2024 Featured:
* 18 Holes of Golf on the Arnold Palmer-designed course
with Hole-in-One prize, Proximity Contests, and Team Prizes.
* Pickleball Learn-to-Play Clinic & Match Play with Prizes
* Western-themed Dinner Party
* Chance Auction
* Prizes, Networking, Photo Booth

More photos and details at
https://big-i-day-2024.perfectgolfevent.com/

Special thanks to Southern Oak Insurance,
Big I Day Presenting Sponsor!

MORE 2024 EVENTS
4-Point Insurance Inspections one-hour CE Class
Date: Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 12 noon
The Florida 4-Point Insurance Inspections provided an overview of the Florida 4-Point insurance inspection process for residential property insurance underwriting, with examples and a discussion of common inspection findings. The instructor, Mr. Robin Cargille, MS-RMI, CPCU, AIC-M, Vice President of Strategic Programs with Don Meyler Inspections, provided timely information and insights.

Coffee Talk with Thimble’s Anthony Siciliano
Date: Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 10 am
Participants enjoyed their favorite morning brew, joining Anthony Siciliano, Business Development Manager-East, from Thimble who shared the benefits of using Thimble’s friendly digital platform and tools to help expedite the buying process for customers.

Big "I" Day 2023: October 5th at Topgolf in Jacksonville
Featuring: Golf and Awards; Chance Auction; Prizes; Buffet Dinner and an Evening on the Patio!
Thank you to Presenting Sponsor, Southern Oak Insurance

Past IIANF Big "I" Days

CHARITABLE TIE-INS: USED SHOE DRIVE AND HOLIDAY HAPPY HOUR --- DECEMBER 2023
GIVING BACK TO THE FIRST COAST
For many years, IIANF members generously donated gently worn shoes, boots and sandals for the Souls4Soles organization. In recent years, IIANF has supported the Salvation Army of Northeast Florida in their efforts to provide shoes for those in need on Florida's First Coast.
IIANF has participated for a number of years in the Florida Association of Insurance Agent's Smart Start for Kids (school supply drive) to support the Mali Vai Washington Foundation after school program in Jacksonville's urban core (serving underprivileged kids through tennis and education).

2023 EVENTS

TWO C.E. WEBINARS ON WEDNESDAY,JULY 19th:
"An Hour with Sam: The Policy's Position on Home Sharing and How to Handle It"
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (1 credit)
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
IIANF Member fee just $10
Please register by Monday, July 17
Registration Form & Payment Info

"For Property & Casualty Licensees in 2023: 4-Hour Law and Ethics Update"
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (4 credits)
July 19, 2023
IIANF Members just $40
Please register by Monday, July 17.
Registration Form & Payment Info

JEWELRY COVERAGES!
Lunch and Learn
Webinar Event
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
DATE TBA (lunch provided)
Learn Jewelry Coverages with enhanced technology to speed up the customer experience and build more business! Presentation and lunch by Brite.co.
Keep checking back for more details or email [email protected].

FAIA's Annual Convention -- Stop by the Local Board's Booth in the Exhibit Hall and drop off your business card for a chance to win prizes and pick up your IIANF 2023 Big I Day registration packet and sign up for additional discounts!

Agency Resource:
Download David Thompson's article published in Rough Notes, "Will the COVID-19 Pandemic Infect Your Agency?"

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CONTACT

IIANF
P.O. Box 24570 ~ Jacksonville FL 32241
Phone: 904.993.7176
[email protected]

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Independent Insurance Agents of Northeast Florida

Since 1927, when the Independent Insurance Agents of Northeast Florida (IIANF) was formed as a professional membership association serving Agency and Associate members, our goal has been to provide valuable benefits, resources, training/education, and networking opportunities. IIANF is pleased to be part of the vibrant First Coast of Florida!

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