Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
| Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|
| FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | THE ORGANIZATION WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1980 AS AN AFFILIATE OF THE FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AGENTS. THE ORGANIZATION WAS FORMED FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES AND FOR THE EXCHANGE OF CONSTRUCTIVE IDEAS AMONG ITS MEMBERS. IT ALSO SEEKS TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC FROM UNETHICAL BUSINESS PRACTICES AND TO ASSURE EACH MEMBER MAINTAINS A HIGH STANDARD OF ETHICAL CONDUCT. MEMBERSHIP CONSISTS OF INDEPENDENT AGENCIES WHICH ARE ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE. THE CHARACTERISTICS OF AN INDEPENDENT AGENCY ARE: OWNERSHIP OF A BOOK OF BUSINESS, OPERATION ON A COMMISSION BASIS, MAINTAINING A GOOD BUSINESS REPUTATION, AND EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING TO REPRESENT THE TYPES OF INSURANCE OFFERED. ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR COMPANIES THAT THE MEMBERS REPRESENT AND FOR ANY BUSINESS THAT PROVIDES SERVICES TO THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY. FOR ITS MEMBERS, THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS: - MONTHLY LUNCHEON PROGRAMS TO EDUCATE THE MEMBERS ABOUT CURRENT INSURANCE OR COMMUNITY ISSUES AND PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR EXCHANGE AMONG THE MEMBERSHIP. - LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATION AND INFORMATION TO ENSURE THAT THE INDEPENDENT AGENT'S LEGISLATIVE POSITION IS HEARD AND TO INFORM MEMBERS OF IMPORTANT LEGISLATIVE ISSUES. - INSURANCE EDUCATION SEMINARS TO ENSURE THAT THE MEMBERS MAINTAIN A HIGH LEVEL OF EXPERTISE IN THE INSURANCE FIELD. FOR THE COMMUNITY, THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS: - INVEST, A HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM, TO TEACH YOUNG CONSUMERS ABOUT THE INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENCY SYSTEM AND OFFER SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION. - SPEAKERS BUREAU TO EDUCATE BUSINESS AND INDIVIDUALS ABOUT THEIR INSURANCE NEEDS. - STORM CATASTROPHE INFORMATION TO KEEP THE COMMUNITY ON NOTICE OF STORM DEVELOPMENTS AND WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE IN PREPARATION AND RESPONSE. - COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIPS TO SHOW THE ORGANIZATION'S SUPPORT FOR A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY PROJECTS. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO THE FILING OF THE RETURN. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C | THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WAS PROVIDED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND THEY WERE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A | THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION IS BASED ON THE HISTORICAL COMPENSATION OF THE POSITION. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCOMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. |
| FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G | MANAGEMENT FEES 15,000 12,000 3,000 |
| Software ID: | |
| Software Version: |