V9 2022

In This Issue:

News Brief 6-7

GOP Wins Control of House; Senate Stays Democratic.NAIC: FIO Failed to Demonstrate Good Faith.S and P: P/C Combined Ratio in Q3 Deteriorates.FHA Lenders to Begin Accepting Private Flood.Amazon to Launch UK Insurance Comparison Site.New Agent Requirements in California.

Cover Story

How Smart Agencies Are Combatting Client Insurance Inflation Worries 8-9

When it comes to insurance inflation, independent agents are sitting at the center of a particularly challenging environment. A look at how agents can meet that challenge.

Insurance And The Federal Agencies 10

PIA Counsel and Director of Regulatory Affairs Lauren G. Pachman, Esq. with an update on the actions of federal agencies and their potential impact on professional independent insurance agents.

Capitol Hill Update 11

PIA agents from North Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, and Minnesota fly in to Washington, D.C. to advocate for crop insurance with their elected representatives on Capitol Hill and with Department of Agriculture officials. PIA Vice President of Government Relations Jon Gentile reports.

The PIA National Awards - Honoring The Best 13-15

PIA National presents the Company Award of Excellence, MGA of the Year, Company Rep of the Year and the Excellence in Technology and Social Media Award.

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