V8 2022

In This Issue:

News Brief 6-7

Hurricane Landfall Less Likely…Louisiana Citizens Approves 63% Rate Hike…Vehicle Thefts Continue to Rise…A.M. Best: Prospects for Commercial Auto May Dim…NAIC: Cyber Market Grew 61% in 2021… Cyber Insurance Pricing Comes Off Spikes

PCF Insurance Services Joins PIA 8

“We would like to welcome PCF and its Agency Partners into PIA,” said PIA CEO Mike Becker.

Cover Story

Online Sales Proposal and the Future of the NFIP 9-10

PIA counsel and director of regulatory affairs Lauren G. Pachman, Esq. reports that a request for information (RFI) by FEMA was not published in the Federal Register, not posted publicly and not shared with flood insurance agents, who were initially not invited to comment.

PIA is Excited to Announce the Breeze Program 11-13

With instant quotes, an online application process, and case management done for you, Breeze makes it easy to earn competitive commissions and grow revenue by offering top-rated disability insurance to your clients.

Gerald F. Hemphill Installed as President of PIA National 14

New 2022-2023 PIA National Officers Sworn In 14

PIA, AIMS Society Announce Consolidation 15

PIA and the AIMS Society announced they will combine entities to redefine the future of insurance education. It is “a big win for PIA, the AIMS Society and the insurance industry,” said PIA CEO Mike Becker.

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