PIA in the News
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Government Relations, PIA National News
PIA Releases 2021 Issues of Focus for Advocacy DayApril 16, 2021
Including background information on each issue. -
Insurance News, News, PIA National News
COVID-19 Vaccinations Do Not Affect Life Insurance BenefitsMarch 23, 2021
Getting a COVID-19 vaccination doesn’t affect your ability to collect on a life insurance policy, according to the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI). Baseless social media posts claim getting vaccinated threatens life insurance benefits because the vaccines are “experimental.” That’s not true. -
Government Relations, Insurance News, PIA National News
PPP Extension Act Passes HouseMarch 23, 2021
The House has passed legislation to extend the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) beyond its current expiration date. PIA is now urging the Senate to pass this bill as soon as possible to ensure the PPP does not expire prematurely, and businesses get the aid they need during these difficult economic times. -
PIA National News, Press Release
PIA Supports Cannabis Safe Harbor LegislationMarch 18, 2021
WASHINGTON – The National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) has been advocating for a legislative protection from federal prosecution for insurance agents who do business with cannabis-related enterprises in states in which such businesses are legal. -
Insurance News, PIA National News, Press Release
The 2021 NU/PIA Agent Survey: Encouraging FindingsMarch 13, 2021
Insurance agencies faced a myriad of challenges in 2020 but came through armed with adaptive solutions, displaying creative resilience. That’s among the findings of the fifth annual 2021 National Underwriter/PIA Independent Agent Survey. -
Insurance News, PIA National News, Press Release
Professional Insurance Agents Call for Spring 2021 Award NominationsMarch 6, 2021
Nominations are now being accepted for PIA National's 2021 Professional Agent of the Year, Customer Service Representative (CSR) of the Year and Young Insurance Professional (YIP) of the Year awards.