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PIA Honors Congressman Troy Downing as 2026 Legislator of the Year
October 7, 2026

PIA National has named U.S. Representative Troy Downing of Montana its 2026 Legislator of the Year, recognizing his leadership in supporting state-based insurance regulation and efforts to eliminate the Federal Insurance Office. Downing, a former Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, has introduced legislation aimed at reinforcing state regulatory authority and reducing federal involvement in insurance oversight.

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PIA National Announces 2026 Award Winners
September 30, 2026

PIA National has announced the recipients of its 2026 PIA National Awards, recognizing individuals and organizations whose leadership, service, innovation and commitment are strengthening the independent insurance agency system. This year’s honorees represent excellence across agency leadership, carrier partnership, customer service, emerging talent, specialty market support and innovative communications.

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Joel Dunham Named Chair of PIA Ascending Leaders Council
September 29, 2026

Joel Dunham, owner of Ovation Insurance in Fort Wayne, Indiana, has been named Chair of the PIA National Ascending Leaders Council, which works to develop, engage and elevate the next generation of independent insurance professionals. As Chair, Dunham will lead efforts focused on professional development, mentorship, emerging technology, workplace trends and creating new opportunities for rising leaders within the independent agency system.

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Liberty Mutual’s David Lamparella Named Chair of PIA Carrier Council
September 23, 2026

David Lamparella, AVP and Region Director at Liberty Mutual, has been named Chair of the PIA National Carrier Council, which brings together leading insurance carriers and independent agents to strengthen the independent agency system. During his one-year term, Lamparella will help guide initiatives focused on agency growth, talent development, technology, cybersecurity, customer retention, and stronger carrier-agent collaboration.

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David Gorman Installed as President of the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents
September 22, 2026

David Gorman, CPIA, has been installed as President of the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA), where he will lead efforts to support independent insurance agents nationwide. His priorities include advancing technology adoption, strengthening collaboration across PIA affiliates, and connecting members with programs, resources and advocacy that help independent agencies succeed.

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IPFS - PIA of Florida's Newest Preferred Partner
May 26, 2026

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Professional Insurance Agents of Florida Applaud Passage of HB 1343 to Strengthen Insurance Workforce Pipeline
March 16, 2026

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PIA Accelerates Growth Strategy with Hire of Barbara Lecker as VP of Corporate Partnerships
February 5, 2026

PIA Accelerates Growth Strategy with Hire of Barbara Lecker as VP of Corporate Partnerships - The National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) today announced that Barbara Lecker has joined the organization as vice president of corporate partnerships, a strategic hire that underscores PIA’s continued growth, expanding industry influence, and commitment to delivering greater value to members and affiliates nationwide.

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Stronger Together: How PIA National Delivered for Independent Agents in 2025
December 22, 2025

Stronger Together: How PIA National Delivered for Independent Agents in 2025 This year, our work was shaped not only by strategic priorities, but by what I learned firsthand traveling across the country and listening to our Affiliates.

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PIA National Announces 2025 Award Winners
October 28, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 28, 2025) – The National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) has announced the winners of its 2025 PIA National Awards, celebrating the agents and companies driving innovation, professionalism, and growth across the independent agency channel.

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How Insurance Agencies Can Balance Automation with the Human Touch
October 22, 2025

Alejandrina Gonzalez, Co-founder and CTO, Sonant AI shares How Insurance Agencies Can Balance Automation with the Human Touch

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Upping the ante with AI—what agents should do now
October 15, 2025

Cara CEO, Vic Teh shares Upping the ante with AI—what agents should do now

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Using Agency Data to Grow Revenue
October 8, 2025

Andrew Chermark of Ensure Analytics shares how you can Use Agency Data to Grow Revenue

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Mark Suhr Installed as President of the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents
October 1, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C., October 1 – Mark Suhr, CIC, CPIA, of Seward, Nebraska, was sworn in as President of the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) during the organization’s recent board of directors meeting.

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Build an Integrated Tech Stack to Streamline Your Agency
September 30, 2025

BrightFire COO Bob Whitis shares how you can utilize integrated technology to better your agency.

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Rep. Austin Scott Presented with 2025 PIA Legislator of the Year Award
September 23, 2025

WASHINGTON- Rep. Austin Scott Accepts PIA's 2025 Legislator of the Year Award during Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill

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PIA Forms Ascending Leaders Council to Champion the Future of the Independent Agency Channel
July 23, 2025

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Rick Pierce Named Chair of PIA’s Carrier Council
June 24, 2025

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PIA Urges Senate to Reject 10-Year Moratorium on State AI Regulation
June 17, 2025

PIA opposes language in the "One Big Beautiful Bill" that would prevent states from taking any legislative or regulatory action relating to artificial intelligence for ten years.

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PIA National and Rainbow Insurance Partner to Support the Growth of Independent Insurance Agencies
May 10, 2025

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