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...
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What’s happening with the association, including recent news from PIA Northeast.
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,...
PIA New York elect new officers; Slavin president
ALBANY, N.Y.—Gary Slavin, CLTC, CIC, LUTCF, of Massapequa N.Y., was elected president of the Professional Insurance Agents of New York Wednesday at the association’s annual business meeting. Slavin is a financial services representative and investment advisor...
PIA New York leadership meets with industry, legislative leaders
ALBANY, N.Y.— The Professional Insurance Agents of New York State Inc.’s President-elect Gary Slavin, PIANY Executive Director Kelly Norris, PIA Management Services President & CEO Jeff Parmenter, and PIANY’s Director of Government & Industry Affairs Bradford...
PIA New Jersey efforts to advocate for insurance producers and their continuing-education requirements pay off
Encouraging insurance producers to educate themselves benefits the insurance-buying public TRENTON, N.J.—For the last three years, the Professional Insurance Agents of New Jersey has worked with the Department of Banking and Insurance to add amendments to the state’s...
NJYIP installs 2023-24 officers and elect directors at annual business meeting
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.—The New Jersey Young Insurance Professionals elected officers earlier this month during its annual business meeting. The NJYIP officers installed were: Peter Leone of Hiscox, in New York, N.Y., will serve as president; Timothy Latimer of The...
PIA New Jersey elects new officers, directors; Mahoney named president for 2023-24
TRENTON, N.J.—Constance Mahoney of Westfield, N.J., was elected president of the Professional Insurance Agents of New Jersey today at the association’s annual business meeting. Mahoney is agency manager for Mark Anthony Associates in Mountainside, N.J. Active in...
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