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October 2, 2024 — Ketih Savino, Managing Partner and National Cyber and Technology Practice Leader with Trucordia, and former president of the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) has been named to PropertyCasualty360’s Insurance Luminaries Class of 2024 in the category of Technology Innovation.

This recognition celebrates innovation in the property and casualty insurance industry. The program spotlights top professionals, teams, organizations, programs, practices and products within the sector that strive to modernize and humanize the business.

For more than 30 years, Savino has been a passionate advocate for the benefits of technology, especially in independent insurance agencies. He has been a steadfast activist for the creation of the Buy Button enabling agents to bind coverage online at the point-of-sale which is vital for serving customers. In 2024, Savino’s efforts led to the breakthrough of Vertafore offering P/L Binds, the insurance industry’s first bind capability within a personal lines rater.

The 2024 honorees were selected by a panel of industry experts based on how well they stated and achieved goals with regards to the nomination category; how impactful their work has been; how dedicated the nominee has been to furthering modernization and humanization in the P&C insurance business; and how committed and dedicated the nominee has been to high ethical standards, service and excellence.

“My colleagues and I are thrilled to be able to recognize pace-setting insurance organizations, programs, practices, teams and individuals as part of the annual PropertyCasualty360 Insurance Luminaries recognition program,” says Editor in Chief Elana Ashanti Jefferson

Founded in 1931, PIA is a national trade association that represents member insurance agents and their employees who sell and service all kinds of insurance, but specialize in coverage of automobiles, homes and businesses. PIA’s web address is http://www.pianational.org.