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...
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 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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Recently, the Vermont Legislature passed a significant piece of legislation to enhance transparency in real estate transactions and rental agreements concerning flood risk. The measure, which is part of a larger piece of legislation (H.687), would mandate that...