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Mike Becker Announces His Resignation as CEO of PIAFebruary 13, 2024
PIA CEO, Mike Becker, has resigned to accept a position outside the insurance industry, which will be announced separately at a later date. He will continue as PIA’s CEO for an extended interim period to ensure a smooth transition. The PIA Board has formed a search committee, led by PIA Immediate Past President Gerald Hemphill, to identify a successor. -
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Friends and Colleagues Mourn the Loss of Andrew C. Harris, Sr.February 13, 2024
It is with profound sorrow that we note that Andrew C. Harris, Sr., former PIA National President (2012-2013), passed away on Jan 22, 2024. -
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PIA’s Jon Gentile Named President of National Institute For Lobbying & EthicsDecember 14, 2023
PIA's vice president of government relations Jon Gentile was named to the 2024 leadership team of the National Institute for Lobbying and Ethics (NILE). In addition to his PIA responsibilities, he will assume the role as 2024 President of NILE starting in January. -
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New Program from PIA Partnership to Spark Ideas and Thought-Provoking Conversations Among Independent Agencies and InsurersDecember 5, 2023
The carrier council of the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents, the PIA Partnership, has launched a new program called Thinking Bigger created to spark new thinking and ways of doing business among the more than 40,000 US-based independent insurance agencies. -
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PIA’s Dana Anaman Named to the Forty Under 40 ProgramNovember 29, 2023
WASHINGTON – Dana Anaman, MBA, CAE, CPIA, Vice President of Affiliate Services and Membership of the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA National), has been named a recipient of the prestigious 2023 Forty Under 40 Program® -
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PIA’s Gentile Named ‘Top Lobbyist’ by the National Institute for Lobbying and EthicsNovember 14, 2023
WASHINGTON – Jon Gentile, vice president of government relations for the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA), has been named a 2023 Top Lobbyist by National Institute for Lobbying and Ethics (NILE) in the association category. -
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Dennis Biewer Named 2023 PIA National Company Representative of the YearNovember 2, 2023
WASHINGTON – The National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) has named Dennis J Biewer its 2023 Company Representative of the Year. The presentation was made on September 20, 2023 during the annual fall meeting of the PIA National Board of Directors held in Naples, Florida. -
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Richard A. Savino Installed as President of National Association of Professional Insurance AgentsSeptember 29, 2023
WASHINGTON – Richard A. “Rich” Savino, CIC, CPIA, was installed as President of the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents during the organization’s September 20, 2023 board of directors meeting held in Naples, Florida. -
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YMI Insurance Receives the 2023 PIA National Excellence in Technology and Social Media AwardSeptember 28, 2023
WASHINGTON – YMI Insurance of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania has received the 2023 Excellence in Technology and Social Media Award from the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA National). The award was presented on September 20, 2023 during the annual fall meeting of the PIA National Board of Directors, held in Naples, Florida. -
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Utica Mutual Insurance Company Receives 2023 Company Award of Excellence from the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA)September 21, 2023
WASHINGTON –– The National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) has named Utica Mutual Insurance Company, the lead company of the Utica National Insurance Group, as the recipient of its prestigious 2023 Company Award of Excellence. -
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PIA Supports the Insurance Data Protection ActSeptember 19, 2023
WASHINGTON – The National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) is pleased to endorse the Insurance Data Protection Act, introduced September 18 by Rep. Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI). -
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Five Tips for Submitting Outstanding PIA National Nominations!August 16, 2023
Do you want to increase your chances of submitting a winning PIA Fall nomination submission? It's all about making sure your nominee stands out as a top contender. Read these five tips that'll help you put together the best nomination package. -
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PIA National Names Jessica Hurt 2023 Customer Service Representative of the YearMay 24, 2023
WASHINGTON – Jessica Hurt of the Wiglesworth-Rindom Insurance Agency of Stuart, Florida has been named the 2023 National Customer Service Representative (CSR) of the Year by the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA). -
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Bill to Repeal FIO Reintroduced in SenateMay 24, 2023
PIA is pleased by the reintroduction on May 18 of one of our top priorities for 2023, S. 1694 the “Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act” by Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX). The bill will protect the successful state insurance regulatory system by repealing the FIO, an unnecessary federal bureaucracy created by the 2010 Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank). -
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PIA National Names Manuel Font Oronoz 2023 Professional Agent of the YearMay 23, 2023
WASHINGTON — Manuel Font Oronoz, President of Font Insurance of San Juan, Puerto Rico, has been named the 2023 Professional Agent of the Year by the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA). -
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PIA National Names Shannon S. Springer 2023 Young Insurance Professional of the YearMay 23, 2023
WASHINGTON – Shannon S. Springer, vice president and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Springer Insurance of Midlothian, Virginia has been named the 2023 National Young Insurance Professional (YIP) of the Year by the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA). -
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Sen. John Hoeven Presented with PIA Legislator of the Year AwardMay 11, 2023
WASHINGTON — Senator John Hoeven (R-ND) has been presented with the 2023 PIA Legislator of the Year Award by the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA). -
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PIA Top Priority, Repeal of Federal Insurance Office, Introduced in HouseApril 27, 2023
Legislation calling for the repeal of the Federal Insurance Office (FIO) has been reintroduced in the House by Rep. Ben Cline (R-Va.). -
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2023 NU/PIA Independent Insurance Agent SurveyMarch 7, 2023
The 2023 Independent Insurance Agent Survey revealed that today’s insurance professionals are overcoming challenges to serve clients and grow their businesses. -
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PIA Announces Call for Award NominationsMarch 7, 2023
PIA has announced a call for nominations for three prestigious awards in its 2023 Spring Awards Program. Nominations are being accepted now through Wednesday April 5, 2023.
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