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Professional Insurance Agents Call for Fall 2024 Award NominationsJuly 26, 2024
PIA National has announced a call for nominations for four prestigious insurance awards in its 2024 Fall Awards program. -
PIA National News, Press Release
PIA National Names Nate West 2024 Young Insurance Professional of the YearMay 30, 2024
WASHINGTON – Nate West, an agent with Zeller Insurance LLC of Columbus, Indiana, has been named the 2024 National Young Insurance Professional (YIP) of the Year by the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA). WASHINGTON – Nate West, an agent with Zeller Insurance LLC of Columbus, Indiana, has been named the 2024 National Young Insurance Professional (YIP) of the Year by the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA). -
PIA National News, Press Release
PIA National Names Jennifer DeGeorge 2024 Customer Service Representative of the YearMay 30, 2024
WASHINGTON – Jennifer DeGeorge, CIC of Hartland, Wisconsin has been named the 2024 National Customer Service Representative (CSR) of the Year by the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA). -
PIA National News, Press Release
PIA’s Lauren Pachman Named Secretary of National Flood AssociationMay 29, 2024
Lauren G. Pachman, Esq., Counsel and Director of Regulatory Affairs for the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA), has been elected to the 2024-25 executive committee of the National Flood Association (NFA). In addition to her PIA responsibilities, she will assume the role of 2024-25 Secretary of NFA next month. -
Insurance News, Press Release
PIA Expresses Continued Support for Noncompetes Following FTC Rule Banning ThemMay 1, 2024
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a final rule imposing a near-universal ban on noncompete agreements, effective later this year. In comments to the FTC last year, PIA sought to alert the agency to the damage such a ban would have on businesses, particularly independent insurance agencies. -
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PIA Expresses Concerns Following Release of DOL Overtime RuleApril 25, 2024
The National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) expressed continuing concerns following the release on April 23 of the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) final rule governing worker eligibility for overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). -
PIA National News, Press Release
PIA-Backed Federal Insurance Office (FIO) Reform Bill Passes House Financial ServicesApril 18, 2024
On April 17, the House Financial Services Committee voted to pass the Insurance Data Protection Act (H.R.5535), a key piece of legislation that will curtail the power of the Federal Insurance Office (FIO) by repealing its subpoena power. The bill was introduced by Rep. Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI) with the full support of the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA). -
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PIA-Backed Bill to Reinstate Crop Inflation Adjustment Introduced in HouseApril 17, 2024
The bipartisan “Ensuring Access to Risk Management Act of 2024,” which would reinstate an inflation adjustment for crop insurance agents, was introduced this week in the U.S. House of Representatives by Rep. Austin Scott (R-GA), with Reps. Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) and Tracey Mann (R-KS) as original cosponsors. The proposal is backed by the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA). -
PIA National News, Press Release
PIA Announces Promotion of Two Staff to Key Leadership RolesApril 10, 2024
The National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) is pleased to announce the promotion of two members of its team to key leadership positions within the organization. Dana Anaman has been named Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Jon Gentile was named Chief Public Affairs and Advocacy Officer. -
Government Relations, Insurance News, PIA National News, Press Release
In a Victory for PIA and State Insurance Regulation, FIO Cancels Climate Data Collection Plan; NAIC Will Now Lead Data CallMarch 12, 2024
In a win for the state insurance regulatory system, the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) is lauding an announcement that the Federal Insurance Office (FIO) will abandon its unprecedented effort to collect data on climate-related risks from property and casualty insurance carriers on behalf of the federal government. Instead, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) will now lead the effort. -
PIA National News, Press Release
PIA Announces Call for Spring Award NominationsMarch 12, 2024
The National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) has announced a call for nominations for three prestigious awards in its 2024 Spring Awards Program. Nominations are being accepted now through Monday, April 15, 2024 for the association’s Professional Agent of the Year, Customer Service Representative (CSR) of the Year and Young Insurance Professional (YIP) of the Year awards. -
PIA National News, Press Release
Mike Becker Announces His Resignation as CEO of PIAFebruary 13, 2024
PIA CEO, Mike Becker, has resigned to accept a position outside the insurance industry, which will be announced separately at a later date. He will continue as PIA’s CEO for an extended interim period to ensure a smooth transition. The PIA Board has formed a search committee, led by PIA Immediate Past President Gerald Hemphill, to identify a successor. -
PIA National News, Press Release
Friends and Colleagues Mourn the Loss of Andrew C. Harris, Sr.February 13, 2024
It is with profound sorrow that we note that Andrew C. Harris, Sr., former PIA National President (2012-2013), passed away on Jan 22, 2024. -
Insurance News, PIA National News, Press Release
PIA’s Jon Gentile Named President of National Institute For Lobbying & EthicsDecember 14, 2023
PIA's vice president of government relations Jon Gentile was named to the 2024 leadership team of the National Institute for Lobbying and Ethics (NILE). In addition to his PIA responsibilities, he will assume the role as 2024 President of NILE starting in January. -
PIA National News, Press Release
New Program from PIA Partnership to Spark Ideas and Thought-Provoking Conversations Among Independent Agencies and InsurersDecember 5, 2023
The carrier council of the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents, the PIA Partnership, has launched a new program called Thinking Bigger created to spark new thinking and ways of doing business among the more than 40,000 US-based independent insurance agencies. -
PIA National News, Press Release
PIA’s Dana Anaman Named to the Forty Under 40 ProgramNovember 29, 2023
WASHINGTON – Dana Anaman, MBA, CAE, CPIA, Vice President of Affiliate Services and Membership of the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA National), has been named a recipient of the prestigious 2023 Forty Under 40 Program® -
Government Relations, PIA National News, Press Release
PIA’s Gentile Named ‘Top Lobbyist’ by the National Institute for Lobbying and EthicsNovember 14, 2023
WASHINGTON – Jon Gentile, vice president of government relations for the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA), has been named a 2023 Top Lobbyist by National Institute for Lobbying and Ethics (NILE) in the association category. -
Insurance News, PIA National News, Press Release
Dennis Biewer Named 2023 PIA National Company Representative of the YearNovember 2, 2023
WASHINGTON – The National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) has named Dennis J Biewer its 2023 Company Representative of the Year. The presentation was made on September 20, 2023 during the annual fall meeting of the PIA National Board of Directors held in Naples, Florida. -
PIA National News, Press Release
Richard A. Savino Installed as President of National Association of Professional Insurance AgentsSeptember 29, 2023
WASHINGTON – Richard A. “Rich” Savino, CIC, CPIA, was installed as President of the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents during the organization’s September 20, 2023 board of directors meeting held in Naples, Florida. -
PIA National News, Press Release
YMI Insurance Receives the 2023 PIA National Excellence in Technology and Social Media AwardSeptember 28, 2023
WASHINGTON – YMI Insurance of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania has received the 2023 Excellence in Technology and Social Media Award from the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA National). The award was presented on September 20, 2023 during the annual fall meeting of the PIA National Board of Directors, held in Naples, Florida.