V4 2022

In This Issue:

Cover Story

Cyberattacks – Technology’s Pandemic 8-10

PIA cyber expert Tom Wetzel with an in-depth article on cyber risk and what it means for professional independent insurance agents.

News Brief 6-7

Remote Work and Office Leases…One-Third of Home Claims in 2021 Related to Dogs…Insurance Is Serious Business – Or Is It?...Insurance Asset Exposures to Russia and Ukraine Smaller…Some Medical Debt to be Removed From Credit Reports…Market Scout: Q1 Commercial Prices Up…

Flood Insurance Update 11

PIA Counsel and Director of Regulatory Affairs Lauren G. Pachman, Esq. has a status update on issues related to flood insurance and the implementation of the National Flood Insurance Program’s new “Risk Rating 2.0.”

Better Insights. Better Decisions. Higher Agency Value. 15

PIA and The PIA Partnership join forces to reintroduce Agency Journey Mapping, a perpetuation/succession planning program for agency owners at every stage.

Department

From the President 5

From the CEO 5

PIA Member Benefits 16

PIA Member Benefit Spotlight 17

PIA Connection Marketplace 17

PIA Affiliate Listings 18