Industry News
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Insurance News, PIA National News, Press Release
Facts Matter: Independent Agents and the NFIPJuly 7, 2021
PIA National President Wayne White shares observations on the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) in a guest article in PC 360. -
Insurance News
Florida Governor Vetoes No-fault RepealJune 30, 2021
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Insurance News, News
Florida Homeowners Flock to ‘Last Resort’ InsurerJune 30, 2021
Homeowners are flocking to Florida's "insurer of last resort" as private insurers shed policies. -
Insurance News, News, PIA National News
PIA: Keep Passthrough Tax Deduction IntactJune 30, 2021
PIA urges Congress to preserve a "pass-through" tax deduction that benefits many professional independent insurance agents. -
Insurance News
Hotels Score Partial Win Against Insurers in $100M COVID SuitJune 22, 2021
Ruling in New Hampshire favors hotel plaintiffs in $100 million in COVID-19-related business interruption (BI) lawsuit. -
Insurance News, News, PIA National News
PIA Opposes Narrowing “Independent Contractor” DefinitionJune 22, 2021
PIA is raising concerns about the draft legislative text of the Unemployment Insurance Modernization Act. The changes outlined in the draft would upend the employment classification of independent agents. -
Insurance News, Insurance News
Senate Holds Second NFIP HearingJune 22, 2021
On June 17, the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs held a second hearing on the reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The main focus of discussion was the changes associated with FEMA's Risk Rating 2.0. -
Government Relations, Insurance News, PIA National News
Biden Gives Federal Insurance Office New ResponsibilitiesJune 17, 2021
A recent Executive Order (EO) signed by President Biden is providing added impetus to PIA’s effort to bring about the repeal of the Federal Insurance Office. -
Insurance News
Insurance Industry Loses 4,800 Jobs in MayJune 11, 2021
Reflecting the volatility of the job market. -
Insurance News
In Seattle, 97% of New COVID Cases are Among the UnvaccinatedJune 11, 2021
Comments by Dr. Jeff Duchin, the chief health officer for Seattle and King County. -
Insurance News
Employers Can Require COVID-19 Vaccine Under Federal Law, New Guidance StatesJune 11, 2021
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued updated guidance. -
News
Vaccination Does Not Affect Life InsuranceMay 27, 2021
State regulators and insurers are cautioning against incorrect social media posts with claims that life insurance payouts are being denied to beneficiaries if the insured receives a COVID vaccine. -
News
Over 50 Thousand Pre-Hurricane Cancellations in FloridaMay 27, 2021
State insurance regulators recently authorized “extraordinary” terminations of thousands of policies. -
News
NOAA Predicts Sixth Above-Average Hurricane SeasonMay 27, 2021
NOAA calls for another active hurricane season, with 13 to 20 named storms total. -
Press Release
PIA to NYC: Setting the Record Straight on Agent CommissionsMay 19, 2021
Agents’ Association Corrects Testimony of City of New York Federal Affairs Director -
Press Release
PIA National Names Dawn Bryant-Smith 2021 Customer Service Representative of the YearApril 28, 2021
WASHINGTON – Dawn Bryant-Smith of Shepherd Insurance in Carmel, Indiana has been named the 2021 PIA National Customer Service Representative (CSR) of the Year. -
Press Release
PIA National Names Andrew Skaggs 2021 Young Insurance Professional of the YearApril 28, 2021
WASHINGTON – Andrew Skaggs, Owner/Agent of Skaggs Insurance Agencies of Indianapolis, Indiana, has been named the 2021 PIA National Young Insurance Professional (YIP) of the Year. -
Press Release
PIA National Names John Potthast 2021 Professional Agent of the YearApril 28, 2021
WASHINGTON —John Potthast, Founder & President of Foundation Insurance Group in Falls Church, Virginia, has been named the 2021 Professional Agent of the Year by the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA). -
Insurance, News
Insurance Industry to Face COVID-19 Side EffectsApril 16, 2021
Changes rooted in popularity of working from home. -
Insurance News, News, PIA National News
Learning From Other Insurance Agents. Listen As They Share Their Stories About Technology.April 16, 2021
Watch their videos and you'll learn about the benefits they are experiencing, and the pitfalls to avoid.