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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.