Let’s make our industry better together: Join PIANY’s District Office Visit Program

January 22, 2025

PIANY is thrilled to kick off this year’s District Office Visit Program! This initiative is your chance to engage directly with state legislators—advocating for the issues that matter most to professional, independent insurance agents like you. Whether conducted in-person or virtually, these outreach meetings give us a valuable head start on advancing our key legislative priorities during the 2025 session.

The DOV Program has a proven track record of success. In fact, it was through this program that PIANY played a pivotal role in securing the passage of the windstorm bill in 2024—a legislative milestone that demonstrates the power of advocacy.

Why participate?

As a PIANY member, your voice carries weight. Through the DOV Program, you’ll have the opportunity to:

Discuss PIANY’s 2025 legislative priorities, including:

  • Repeal of the anti-arson application requirement in New York City
  • Carry-over of continuing-education credits to the next licensing cycle
  • Regulation of lawsuit lending practices
  • Creation of an insurance framework for e-bikes and e-scooters

Thank legislators for their support of past initiatives that have benefited our industry.

Build relationships with key decision-makers who shape the policies impacting our profession.

How to get involved

It’s easy to participate:

  1. Email us at govaffairs@pia.org to express your interest.
  2. Provide your:
    • full name;
    • business and home addresses; and
    • four potential dates (at least four weeks out) for scheduling meetings.

PIANY has you covered!

PIANY staff is here to make your participation as smooth and successful as possible. We’ll handle all the scheduling and logistics for your meetings, ensuring everything is set up with your legislators. Plus, we’re happy to provide coaching beforehand to help you feel prepared and confident. If you’d like, a PIANY staff member can accompany you to the meeting to offer support and guidance along the way.

Be part of the solution

Your involvement is crucial. Together, we can shape the future of our industry and ensure the voices of professional, independent insurance agents are heard. Whether you’re a first-time participant or a seasoned advocate, your contribution matters.

Let’s make 2025 another successful year for PIANY’s advocacy efforts. Sign up today, and let’s keep the momentum going!

Shirley Albright, CPIA, CISR
PIA Northeast |  + posts

Shirley Albright, CPIA, CISR, joined PIA in 1983 and has worked in many facets of the association over the years. In 1995, she was an integral part of establishing the Industry Resource Center to include the development of the software system to record and track all incoming and outgoing inquiries. She quickly moved from industry resource representative to assistant director and eventually to her current position as director. Currently, Shirley oversees the daily operations of the Industry Resource Center to include the triage of thousands of incoming member inquiries. Her other accomplishments include obtaining her New York state property/casualty broker’s license, CPIA and CISR designations.

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