Morrow Insurance was pleased to celebrate Valentines Day by having a CPR demonstration and practice along with training on our AED device.  As Dave Shaffer put it, “We are in the insurance business and having an onsite AED is insurance to protect our employees and visitors in case of a cardiac emergency.”

Many thanks to Tim Putnam and Chris McDowell of Valley Hill Fire & Rescue for conducting our training.

Cyber policies protect against specific threats, however, they are not comprehensive.  Coverage for other scenarios is typically written on the Crime Policy.  The following explains the difference between three types of coverage that may be offered through an endorsement.

Computer Fraud insures against theft of money, securities, or property by using a computer to transfer covered property from the insured’s premises or bank to another person or place. No coverage is provided for theft of information or for computer vandalism.
Example 1:  An unauthorized third party uses the bookkeeper’s stored credentials to initiate a transfer of funds

Example 2:  The bookkeeper’s computer is infected with a virus that captures their bank credentials and those credentials are used to initiate a transfer of funds.

Funds Transfer Fraud is similar to Computer Fraud except the fraudulent instructions come from some other means than a computer (phone call, text, fax) and they instruct the bank to transfer funds out of the businesses’ account.

Example 1:  The bank receives a fraudulent fax on company letterhead instructing them to transfer money from a businesses’ account.

Social Engineering Fraud is a confidence scheme that intentionally misleads an employee into sending money or diverting a payment based on fraudulent information that is provided to the employee in a written or verbal communication such as an email, fax, letter or even a phone call.

Example 1:  A bookkeeper receives an email that appears to come from the president of the company instructing them to transfer funds to a vendor for payment.  In reality the email address is forged and comes from a third party.

For more information on these coverages please contact your Morrow Insurance Agent.

United Way of Henderson County raised more than $2.75 million in its 2016 campaign, said Denise Cumbee Long, executive director.  Morrow Insurance has been a long term supporter of the Henderson County United Way and would like to highlight  two campaign awards.

The Edward C. Brisley, Jr. Award was presented by UWHC Staff to Will Hendricks of Morrow Insurance Agency, Inc. This award recognizes a member of the community for outstanding volunteer service to United Way and celebrates the uncommon way he or she cares about our community.  Will has been active in the community since he joined the Morrow Insurance team in 2010

The Rob and Ginger Cranford Community Service Award for 2016 was awarded to Chuck and Jean McGrady. Jean McGrady accepted the award from the Cranford’s son, Charlie Cranford. This award, sponsored by Johnson Price Sprinkle PA, recognizes a Henderson County resident(s) who supports United Way of Henderson County, works with other local nonprofit organizations, and who best exemplifies the community leadership and generous spirit demonstrated by Rob and Ginger Cranford. Rob was the CEO of Morrow Insurance and passed away unexpectedly in 2010.

North Carolina Outward Bound School (NCOBS) is hosting a half century bike ride in honor of Collier Lilly on May 27, 2017. The ride offers a beautiful Blue Ridge Mountain route, the 50 mile half century with 3,600 feet of climbing, that will start and end at Carrier Park in Asheville. In keeping with Outward Bound’s bedrock principles of “challenge and discovery,” the Collier Lilly Ride for NCOBS will take riders over challenging mountain passes and allow them to discover scenic roads for the first time. This exciting event is being held on Memorial Day Weekend and in conjunction with the ever popular Mountain Sports Festival.

For further information or to register for the event, visit:  https://racesonline.com/events/the-collier-lilly-ride

Morrow Insurance Agency, Inc is pleased to announce that Jennie Reed, Account Manager, has earned the designation of CIC after completing five institutes of insurance education, followed by extensive examinations.

The Certified Insurance Counselors (CIC) Program has been the insurance industry’s premier, proven source for practical, real-world education since 1969.  In order to earn the CIC designation, candidates must have at least two years of insurance experience, complete 100 hours of coursework in Personal Lines, Commercial Property & Casualty, Life & Health and Agency Management and pass associated examinations.

Ms. Reed is to be highly commended for pursuing the CIC designation in addition to her existing Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) designation and her Certified Professional Insurance Woman (CPIW) designation. The CIC distinction is awarded by The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research, the nation’s premier provider of insurance and risk management education.

“Jennie has demonstrated her commitment to professionalism by continually pursuing advanced certifications so that she can provide outstanding service to Morrow Clients”, states Jim Rasmussen, CEO of Morrow Insurance Agency.

Morrow Insurance Agency Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Daniel C. Mays (Dan), effective June 27, 2016. Mr. Mays has been in the insurance industry for 30 years; first as a multi-line claims specialists and since 2000 as a Loss Control Field Director for Cincinnati Insurance Company.  A double major graduate at James Madison University, Mr. Mays has insurance designations of: Charter Property Casualty Institute (CPCU); Associate in Risk Management (ARM); Certified Risk Manager (CRM); Certified Insurance Consultant (CIC); Associate in Management (AIM); Senior Claims Law Associate (SCLA) and Associate in Claims (AIC).

“Dan’s vast knowledge of the property & casualty insurance industry, and with his experience in both claims and loss control, will bring tremendous resources to Morrow’s current and future clients. In fact, Dan is very familiar with many of our clients now, and by his addition to the Morrow family, he will help the agency continue to grow and provide valuable services to our clients”, states Brett Shaffer, President of Morrow Insurance Agency.

The distinction of CISR Elite has been conferred upon Tyfani Griffis, Account Manager of Morrow Insurance Agency, Inc in Hendersonville, NC, after her successful completion of all nine, classroom or online courses covering all areas of insurance risks and exposures, followed by extensive examinations.

The Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) Program, available to insurance professionals around the world, is distinguished from other programs of its kind by an annual continuing education requirement, which ensures that designees stay current on the important policy changes and trends within the industry. Five successful courses are required to achieve the CISR designation; passing all nine exalts one’s status to CISR Elite.

Ms. Griffis is to be highly commended on her dedication to professionalism as evidenced by her earning the CISR Elite status and her commitment to continuing education. The CISR Elite distinction is awarded by the Society of CISR, a not-for-profit organization and member of The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research, the nation’s premier provider of insurance and risk management education. This year, the Society of CISR celebrates over 70,000 participants in the Program and more than 27,000 individuals holding the CISR designation.

The distinction of CISR Elite has been conferred upon Elizabeth J. Taylor, Producer/Account Executive Crop & Agriculture Insurance of Morrow Insurance Agency, Inc. in Hendersonville, NC, after her successful completion of all nine, classroom or online courses covering all areas of insurance risks and exposures, followed by extensive examinations.

The Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) Program, available to insurance professionals around the world, is distinguished from other programs of its kind by an annual continuing education requirement, which ensures that designees stay current on the important policy changes and trends within the industry. Five successful courses are required to achieve the CISR designation; passing all nine exalts one’s status to CISR Elite.

Ms. Taylor is to be highly commended on her dedication to professionalism as evidenced by her earning the CISR Elite status and her commitment to continuing education.

The CISR Elite distinction is awarded by the Society of CISR, a not-for-profit organization and member of The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research, the nation’s premier provider of insurance and risk management education. This year, the Society of CISR celebrates over 70,000 participants in the Program and more than 27,000 individuals holding the CISR designation. 

IIANC has again partnered with the UNC Tar Heels to advertise our members – Trusted Choice Independent Insurance Agents – this basketball season. And we are excited to announce a special giveaway – the Crosstown Showdown Presented by Trusted Choice Independent Insurance Agents – which gives our members and consumers a chance to win tickets to the highly anticipated UNC vs. Duke basketball game in Chapel Hill on Feb. 17th!  Winners will be announced on February 15th

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Tyler Thomas.  Tyler was the son of Morrow employee Linda Thomas and nephew of Morrow employee Joyce Biddix.  Tyler was a courageous young man who lost his battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis on Saturday, October 10, 2015.

Morrow Insurance Agency will be closing at 1:00 on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 so that employees may attend his services.

For further details you may view his obituary at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/blueridgenow/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=176080265 or his Go Fund Me page at: https://www.gofundme.com/tylerslungfund