District Office Visits are a key member benefit provided by PIA, designed to foster meaningful relationships between PIA members and state legislators. These strategic advocacy meetings, held either in-person or virtually with state legislators, allow PIA members to deepen their involvement in state government.
What are DOVs?
A DOV is an opportunity for in-person or virtual meetings between PIA members, their legislators and PIA staff.
Why are DOVs important?
By participating, PIA members gain a unique opportunity to influence the state legislative process, advocate for the association’s priorities, and explain how these issues impact their businesses as insurance agents and agency owners. This direct engagement not only amplifies their voices, but it bolsters the role professional insurance agents have in shaping crucial legislative decisions.
DOVs offer a platform to educate lawmakers and to advocate for beneficial changes in the insurance industry. Your expertise and insight are essential in this process, helping to ensure that legislators are well-informed and that enacted laws address the specific needs of the insurance community effectively, as well as the consumers and businesses we serve.
Commitment and preparation
This commitment requires your attendance at a single planning meeting. During this session, PIA staff members will provide you with comprehensive background information on the association’s legislative priorities, custom-tailored talking points and effective communication strategies, to ensure that you are equipped to advocate persuasively and effectively during the DOV. PIA staff will manage the meeting set-up process, making participating an easy lift for association members.
Why join?
Participating in the DOV program represents a strategic investment in the future of your business and offers a significant opportunity to shape the legislative landscape. Act today to enhance your influence in the insurance industry through a District Office Visit.
Join your state DOV team, by signing up to participate.
Shirley Albright, CPIA, CISR
Shirley Albright, CPIA, CISR, has been a cornerstone of PIA since joining the association in 1983. Over the decades, she has contributed meaningfully across numerous departments, demonstrating unwavering dedication and leadership. In 1995, Shirley played a pivotal role in launching the Industry Resource Center, where she led the development of a comprehensive software system designed to log and manage all incoming and outgoing member inquiries—an innovation that transformed the center’s operational efficiency. As director of the Industry Resource Center, Shirley oversees the center’s daily operations, including the triage and resolution of thousands of member inquiries and multiple database updates, ensuring timely and accurate support across the organization. Her industry accomplishments include earning her New York state property/casualty broker’s license and has obtaining the CPIA and CISR professional designations, underscoring her deep expertise and commitment to excellence in the insurance industry.
