Member Benefits
Professional Insurance Agents of Arkansas is the state organization dedicated to the independent agency system. Our agent members operate cutting-edge agencies and treat their customers like neighbors. Membership provides you instant access to a state and nation-wide network of like-minded associates who are there to help each other in keeping our industry strong and relevant.
Explore the many benefits of membership, including:
- Agency Insurance
- Sales & Marketing
- Agency Operations
- PIA National Carrier Council
- PIA National Tech Council
- Communications
- Advocacy
- Education
- Events
Agency Insurance
Professional liability, errors and omissions insurance. With access to multiple markets with differing appetites, including admitted and non-admitted markets, chances are we can find the coverage and price that's right for you, even if you have a more unusual risk. Contact Sarah Summerville to allow us to quote your E&O insurance. Learn more.
PIA created a cyber insurance program tailored for PIA members and their business clients. And while it's great for agents to sell, it's so easy for agents to buy you'll never shop for cyber any other way again.
PIA has partnered with ABA Insurance Services and selected Great American Insurance Company (rated A+ by A.M. Best) as the premier carrier for the PIA cyber insurance program. Learn more.
As a PIA member, you can choose from several high-quality, competitively priced insurance plans to help protect you, your employees, and your families. You can customize your protection to best suit your needs. Plans currently include:
- Basic Term Life Insurance
- Voluntary and Dependent Term Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment
This program is offered through the PIA Services Group Insurance Fund and is administered by Lockton Risk Services, Inc. Learn more.
Sales and Marketing
The Hartford is dedicated to providing PIA members with extraordinary customer service and value. The Hartford Flood program offers an easy enrollment process, competitive commissions and allows agents to broaden their offerings to customers who are in areas susceptible to flooding. Learn more.
Agency Resources serves more than 3,000 brokers who place $60 million+ in premium volume. We are partnered with industry leading, A+ (Superior), Markets which included, but are not limited to; Amerisafe, AmTrust North America, CNA, Hartford, Hanover & Travelers. Learn more.
PIA is proud to partner with Propeller to offer a fully automated, instant issue surety bond solution.
By offering a white-labeled surety bond platform backed by "A" rated carriers, Propeller makes it easy to search for, purchase, and distribute bonds while earning a competitive commission and growing your surety revenue through a lead generation-based model. Learn more.
Agency Operations
Simplifying payment to increase customer retention and team efficiency - improving your agency's bottom line, with premium financing, invoicing, and carrier payables. Learn more
As a new PIA Member benefit, the PIA 401(k) Plan has you covered performing over 90% of administrative tasks and becoming your retirement department support team – allowing you to focus on what you do best – selling insurance. With PIA 401(k), you can offer your employees a retirement plan while dramatically reducing the associated administrative and fiduciary duties. Learn more
Learn from agents who are experimenting with new ideas, building a community online, and growing their businesses using digital tools. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to transform your agency. Learn more
We developed the PIA Blueprint for Agency Success to provide materials and resources that can take independent insurance agents from start-up to sustained success. A 3-part resource guide for business planning, growth strategies, and agency continuity. Learn more
Available for free to qualifying PIA members who access ACORD forms through agency management systems and other authorized distributors. Plus PIA member discounts on the ACORD Advantage Plus Program. Learn more
If you are having trouble finding top talent, or you would like to improve your hiring strategy, IdealTraits may be a good fit for your agency. The comprehensive, go-to hiring tool for agencies looking to hire top performers. Learn more
Whether you are hiring a new employee, deciding on future roles for current employees, team building, or creating a succession plan for your agency, Omnia can help. Learn more
Free to members and carriers, PIA recommends changes to carriers and highlights concerns for members so they can make informed decisions about the agreements they sign. Learn more
Quickly and easily prepare ACORD, agency-specific, and carrier-unique applications and forms, entering data only once in an organized interview format. Get to market faster! Learn more
One of the benefits of being a PIA member is the ability to use the PIA member logo on business cards, letterhead, signage, promotional materials, and other items. PIA is proud to provide three logo variations that PIA members may use. Learn more
Helps identify risk exposures and provides detailed coverage analysis for C/L and P/L. Save $100/year with PIA member discount. Learn more
Get the flexibility you need to capture the full benefit of growth opportunities: UPS’ logistics expertise and tools can help optimize your supply chain and let you react quickly to shifting market needs. Learn more
The PIA Partnership
Demonstrating the value of working with an agency is key. That’s where Winning@Customer Retention comes in. It's a new program from the PIA Partnership. It's designed to help agencies improve customer service and retention. We’ve pulled together resources to help you track client retention rates, segment, and communicate with your customers. Learn more
Educational resources created to help educate agents and their clients about the most common cyber risks faced by small and mid-sized businesses as well as the business practices and insurance coverages that can reduce those risks. Learn more
Modern agents must be prepared to sell and service virtually. This program addresses how agencies should transform themselves to take advantage of modern technology and changing consumer expectations caused by changes in technology. Learn more
This hub brings together resources for crisis planning and preparation so that agents can survive any crisis. Learn more
Your guide to hiring, motivating, and retaining the best agency employees. Learn more
Value your agency, maximize your retirement income, and plan for unexpected death/disability while creating a perpetuation plan for your agency. Learn more
Small business customers want more digital capabilities from their independent agents. We created a report that compiles insights from a variety of surveys to help provide clarity for agents as they move forward. Learn more
Less recent (but still relevant) programs, including Reaching Gen Y, Closing the Gap, Agency Touchpoints and Practical Guide to Succession Planning. Learn more
Communications
A quick, weekly snapshot of the latest updates, events, and insights from PIA. The Monday Minute keeps you informed and inspired for the week ahead — all in just sixty seconds of reading. To be added to our email distribution list, please get in touch with Sarah Summerville at sarah@piaar.com or call our office at 501-225-1645.
A weekly newsletter delivered every Friday to keep you in the loop about upcoming education courses, events, and opportunities. Education News ensures you never miss a chance to learn, connect, or grow with PIA.
PIA Magazine is published bi-monthly and delivered exclusively to our members. Each issue features in-depth articles, industry updates, and success stories that highlight the people and programs shaping Arkansas and nthe ationwide insurance industry. It's your inside look at the work and impact of PIA members across the state. Learn more.
PIA Connection is the award-winning, print newsletter of PIA National. It contains current insurance industry news and analysis that is particularly relevant to independent insurance agents. PIA Connection is published ten times annually, monthly with combined issues in Nov/Dec and July/Aug. Learn more.
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