TRENTON, N.J.—Andrew C. Harris Jr., CIC, AAI, CISR, was elected president of the Professional Insurance Agents of New Jersey at the association’s annual business meeting on June 2, 2024. Harris is president of Liberty Insurance Associates in Millstone Township, N.J....
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PIA New York leadership participates in Albany Lobby Day
ALBANY, N.Y.—Representatives from the Professional Insurance Agents of New York State Inc., met with state legislators at the Legislative Office Building in Albany, as part of the association’s 2024 Albany Lobby Day program. Participants spent the day on May 7, 2024,...
PIACT Young Insurance Professionals elect officers and directors at Annual Convention
HARTFORD, Conn.—Officers of the Professional Insurance Agents of Connecticut Inc.’s Young Insurance Professionals were elected March 28, 2024, during PIACT’s Annual Convention, at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn. Justin Sloan of the Nesso Group in...
PIA Connecticut honors four with Awards of Distinction
HARTFORD, Conn.—The Professional Insurance Agents of Connecticut Inc., honored four insurance professionals at its annual convention, held March 27-28, at Foxwoods Resort and Casino in Mashantucket, Conn. Professional Agent of the Year was awarded to Marissa Barbera,...
PIA Connecticut elects officers for 2024-25, names Ruickoldt president
HARTFORD, Conn.—The Professional Insurance Agents of Connecticut Inc., elected Nicholas W. Ruickoldt, CISR, CPIA, as president during the association’s annual convention held March 27-28, 2024, at Foxwoods Resort and Casino in Mashantucket, Conn. Ruickoldt is a broker...
PIANJ saddened by loss of industry leader; Past President Andrew Harris Sr. passes away
TRENTON, N.J.—The Professional Insurance Agents of New Jersey has received notice that Andrew Harris Sr., has passed away on Jan 22, 2024. Harris made a significant impact on the insurance industry over the course of his 48-year career. He served as president of PIANJ...
PIANY applauds Gov. Kathy Hochul for signing PIA-priority bait-and-switch bill into law, thanks members for their grassroots efforts
ALBANY, N.Y.—The Professional Insurance Agents of New York State Inc., applaud Gov. Kathy Hochul for signing legislation to require insurance companies to make a good-faith attempt to verify a drivers’ driving history prior to binding a personal automobile insurance...
PIANY applauds Gov. Kathy Hochul for signing PIA-priority photo inspection bill into law, thanks members for their grassroots efforts
ALBANY, N.Y.—The Professional Insurance Agents of New York State Inc., applaud Gov. Kathy Hochul for signing legislation to update the state’s antiquated photo inspection system. The law, which was a top priority for PIANY during the 2023 legislative session, will...
PIA Northeast honored by Utica National for its policy retention
GLENMONT, N.Y.—PIA Northeast’s recently promoted Director of Sales Stephanie Y. Smith, CISR, CPIA, attended the Utica National E&O State Sales & Appreciation Conference from Oct. 18-19, at the Sheraton Chicago O’Hare, in Chicago, Ill. At the event, Smith...
CTYIP honors individuals at its annual Gala
HARTFORD, Conn.—The Professional Insurance Agents of Connecticut’s Young Insurance Professionals recognized extraordinary insurance professionals from around the state during its Annual Industry-Wide Gala Awards Night held Oct. 12, at Anthony’s Oceanview in New Haven,...
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