V5 2022

In This Issue:

Cover Story

Agent Advocacy! 8-9

PIA's Ariel Rivera Testifies Before Congress Expresses support for renewal of National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), Urges More Transparency for the program under Risk Rating 2.0.

News Brief 6-7

72% of Homeowners Don't Understand Homeowners Insurance. Most Homeowners Underinsured for Inflation.Insurance Bills Enacted in Florida Special Session.Prepare for Hurricane Season By Packing a 'Go Bag".NAIC President Warns of Excessive Regulation.Cyber Insurers Raise Rates.Industry Posts Diversity Gains in 2021.

Capitol Hill Update 11

PIA's Jon Gentile reports on PIA members advocating for NFIP flood insurance renewal and reform.

The PIA National Awards-Honoring The Best 12

Awards presented to the 2022 PIA Agent, Young Insurance Professional and CSR of the Year.

Offering Cyber Coverage Protects Both You and Your Clients 13-15

Columnist Kevin Callahan with an overview on the importance of cyber coverage.

Active Hurricane Season Predicted 17

Forecasters say there may be as many as 21 named Atlantic storms in 2022. If the predictions hold up, this year will be the seventh consecutive above-average hurricane season.

Department

From the President 5

From the CEO 5

PIA Member Benefits 20

PIA Member Benefit Spotlight 21

PIA Connection Marketplace 21

PIA Affiliate Listings 22