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FMI: A strategic vision balancing independent agents and operational expansion

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Dec 18, 2024 | Association

In a recent meeting with PIANJ leadership, Brian Lytwynec, president and chief executive officer; and Jon Zabek, executive vice president membership growth and chief data scientist from Franklin Mutual Insurance Group provided valuable insights into the carrier’s plans for the future. Featured in the photo from left to right: Brian Lytwynec, president and chief executive officer of Franklin Mutual Insurance Group; and Jon Zabek, executive vice president membership growth and chief data scientist of Franklin Mutual Insurance Group.

Important carrier updates: Market withdrawals and insolvency impact

by Theophilus Alexander | Nov 1, 2024 | Association, Featured, General News

Amid growing concerns about the financial health and stability of the insurance marketplace, the personal-lines sector has experienced significant disruption, driven by carrier withdrawals and a rise in insolvencies. These developments are further constricting an...

CTYIP Awards Gala: A night for insurance stars

by Matt McDonough | Oct 8, 2024 | Association, Featured

The stars of the insurance industry were out for the 2024 CTYIP Awards Gala. It was held on Oct. 3, 2024, at Anthony’s Ocean View in New Haven, Conn. Over 80 people were in attendance. [PHOTO CAPTION: (L-R) CTYIP President Justin Sloan of the Nesco Group; CTYIP Lifetime Achievement Winner Tim Russell of the The Russell Agency; and PIACT past President Michael Keating of Keating Agency Insurance.]

PIA’s Company Representation Survey: Congratulations to our winners

by Shirley Albright, CPIA, CISR | Sep 25, 2024 | Association, Featured

PIA Northeast would like to congratulate the following individuals for winning the drawing from our recent PIA Northeast Company Representation Survey: David Gazaway Jr., Allied Insurance Agency Inc., Bow, N.H.; Tom Massotti, High Ridge Agency, Stamford, Conn.; John...

PIA National appoints Michael Skiados as CEO

by Kelly K. Norris, CAE | Sep 24, 2024 | Association, Featured

PIA National announced that it has named Michael Skiados, MBA, CAE, as CEO. He will join the organization on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. Skiados has more than 20 years of experience running membership, education, marketing and operations for a variety of large...

NY-YIP Fall Soiree: Were you there?

by Matt McDonough | Sep 18, 2024 | Association, Featured, General News, YIP

Last week, the NY-YIP hosted its annual Albany Fall Soiree. This soiree was held in downtown Albany, N.Y., at the City Beer Hall. [PHOTO CAPTION FOR PHOTO TO THE RIGHT: (L-R) Angela Temple, Hopmeier, Evans, Gage; Harriet Thomas, United States Liability Ins. Co.; Jack...

From PIANY President Gary Slavin, re: Adirondack, AmGuard leaving markets

by Gary Slavin, CIC, LUTCF, CLTC | Jul 29, 2024 | Association, Featured

Dear PIANY members, I’m writing to you to discuss the recent announcements from Adirondack Insurance Exchange and AmGuard Insurance Co., regarding their decisions to withdrawal from specific insurance marketplaces. When the announcement was made, an email was sent to...

40th Annual NJYIP Fun Run raises $80,000 for Special Olympics New Jersey

by Athena Cancio | Jun 26, 2024 | Association, Featured, General News

The New Jersey Young Insurance Professionals hosted its 40th Annual Fun Run 5K June 4, 2024, at 6:30 a.m. on the scenic Boardwalk outside the Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City. The event saw over 80 enthusiastic runners, who collectively raised an impressive $80,905...

Navigating the treacherous market landscape

by Shirley Albright, CPIA, CISR | Jun 24, 2024 | Association, Featured

With the rate increases and the lack of coverage availability, we know you're feeling the pressure with both selling products and retaining clients during this hard market. Additionally, you may be facing commission cuts and even terminations as carriers try to cut...

N.Y.: District Office Visits: Unlocking legislative influence through PIA

by Theophilus Alexander | Jun 24, 2024 | Association, Featured

District Office Visits are a key member benefit provided by PIA, designed to foster meaningful relationships between PIANY members and state legislators. These strategic advocacy meetings, held either in-person or virtually with state legislators, allow PIANY members...

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