Ga. Continuing Ed Courses Cover Challenging Issues

Two issues challenging insurance agency executives, creating an inside sales organization, and maximizing an agency’s value, will be presented by Gil Simonds April 26 in Doraville, Ga., during classes sponsored by the Independent Insurance Agents of Georgia. IIAG’s Executive Series courses are designed exclusively for agency owners and senior management.

Simonds is president of Total Management Resources, a company committed and specializing in agency growth. He has more than 25 years experience at the company level, with Aetna; and with a large agency, Pritchard & Jerden in Atlanta. Simonds has touched on virtually all phases of an agency operation. He is a past board member and officer of the Atlanta Association of Independent Agents.

Simonds is a frequent speaker and presenter at industry seminars and conferences, as well as author of articles in various trade publications.

The classes will be held at IIAG’s Doraville office. IIAG members pay $75 per class or $120 for a full day. Club Ed Members attend for free. Lunch is provided for full day attendees. Classes begin at 10 a.m. and 1p.m. To register or to obtain more details, call Paul Saye, (770) 458-0093, ext. 105 or email psaye@iiag.org