V3 2022

In This Issue:

Cover Story

Two Years On, Courts and Coronavirus Business Interruption (BI) Claims 12-13

An updated analysis by PIA Counsel and Director of Regulatory Affairs Lauren G. Pachman, Esq.

Two Insurance Commissioners Call for Carriers to Divest Russia Business 15

Georgia Insurance Commissioner John F. King and California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara urge insurance companies to divest their Russian business interests in light of that country’s bloody invasion of Ukraine… PIA President Tony Curti shares his thoughts on the Russia-Ukraine war.

Introducing the PIA 401(k) Plan 8-9

PIA is pleased to announce the PIA 401(k) Plan, a turn-key, low-cost solution for agency owners and their employees.

Capitol Hill Update 11

Open Up the U.S. Capitol, PIA Says. Plus the latest on the National Flood Insurance Program. PIA National VP of Government Relations Jon Gentile reports..

NIPR Celebrates 25th Anniversary 19

The National Insurance Producer Registry marks 25 years of innovation in producer licensing.

Why A Balanced Book Equals Enhanced Value For Your Agency 14

Columnist Kevin Callahan on why diversification is becoming more important as the personal lines market evolves.

Department

From the CEO 5

From the President 5

PIA Member Benefits 16

PIA Member Benefit Spotlight 17

PIA Connection Marketplace 17

PIA Affiliate Listings 18