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NOAA Predicts Sixth Above-Average Hurricane SeasonMay 27, 2021
NOAA calls for another active hurricane season, with 13 to 20 named storms total. -
Press Release
PIA to NYC: Setting the Record Straight on Agent CommissionsMay 19, 2021
Agents’ Association Corrects Testimony of City of New York Federal Affairs Director -
Press Release
PIA National Names Dawn Bryant-Smith 2021 Customer Service Representative of the YearApril 28, 2021
WASHINGTON – Dawn Bryant-Smith of Shepherd Insurance in Carmel, Indiana has been named the 2021 PIA National Customer Service Representative (CSR) of the Year. -
Press Release
PIA National Names Andrew Skaggs 2021 Young Insurance Professional of the YearApril 28, 2021
WASHINGTON – Andrew Skaggs, Owner/Agent of Skaggs Insurance Agencies of Indianapolis, Indiana, has been named the 2021 PIA National Young Insurance Professional (YIP) of the Year. -
Press Release
PIA National Names John Potthast 2021 Professional Agent of the YearApril 28, 2021
WASHINGTON —John Potthast, Founder & President of Foundation Insurance Group in Falls Church, Virginia, has been named the 2021 Professional Agent of the Year by the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA). -
Insurance, News
Insurance Industry to Face COVID-19 Side EffectsApril 16, 2021
Changes rooted in popularity of working from home. -
Insurance News, News, PIA National News
Learning From Other Insurance Agents. Listen As They Share Their Stories About Technology.April 16, 2021
Watch their videos and you'll learn about the benefits they are experiencing, and the pitfalls to avoid. -
Government Relations, PIA National News
PIA Releases 2021 Issues of Focus for Advocacy DayApril 16, 2021
Including background information on each issue. -
Insurance News, News
Study: Highly Digital Agencies Grow 60% Faster Than CompetitorsApril 16, 2021
Survey by Liberty Mutual and Safeco Insurance. -
Insurance News, News, PIA National News
COVID-19 Vaccinations Do Not Affect Life Insurance BenefitsMarch 23, 2021
Getting a COVID-19 vaccination doesn’t affect your ability to collect on a life insurance policy, according to the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI). Baseless social media posts claim getting vaccinated threatens life insurance benefits because the vaccines are “experimental.” That’s not true. -
Government Relations, Insurance News, PIA National News
PPP Extension Act Passes HouseMarch 23, 2021
The House has passed legislation to extend the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) beyond its current expiration date. PIA is now urging the Senate to pass this bill as soon as possible to ensure the PPP does not expire prematurely, and businesses get the aid they need during these difficult economic times. -
PIA National News, Press Release
PIA Supports Cannabis Safe Harbor LegislationMarch 18, 2021
WASHINGTON – The National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) has been advocating for a legislative protection from federal prosecution for insurance agents who do business with cannabis-related enterprises in states in which such businesses are legal. -
Insurance News, PIA National News, Press Release
The 2021 NU/PIA Agent Survey: Encouraging FindingsMarch 13, 2021
Insurance agencies faced a myriad of challenges in 2020 but came through armed with adaptive solutions, displaying creative resilience. That’s among the findings of the fifth annual 2021 National Underwriter/PIA Independent Agent Survey. -
COVID-19 Travel Insurance Becoming More Popular
March 13, 2021
COVID-19 travel insurance policies are becoming more popular as more people are growing comfortable with flying. Several countries are also requiring tourists and visitors to obtain COVID-19 coverage. -
Insurance News
COVID-19 BI Trial Ends in Verdict for Lloyd’sMarch 6, 2021
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PIA Reiterates Positions In Response to Remarks By President Biden
March 6, 2021
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Insurance News
Commercial Prices Average 10.7 Percent Up in Q4March 6, 2021
Commercial insurance prices jumped by an average of 10.7% across all-size accounts in the fourth quarter. -
Insurance News
FEMA Expected to Bifurcate NFIP RevampMarch 6, 2021
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Insurance News, PIA National News, Press Release
Professional Insurance Agents Call for Spring 2021 Award NominationsMarch 6, 2021
Nominations are now being accepted for PIA National's 2021 Professional Agent of the Year, Customer Service Representative (CSR) of the Year and Young Insurance Professional (YIP) of the Year awards. -
Insurance News, Press Release
PIA Supports Introduction of Bill to Make Small Business Tax Deduction PermanentMarch 6, 2021
PIA applauds the “Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2021,” (H.R. 1381/S.480) which would make permanent the 20 percent tax deduction currently available to some passthrough entities.