TRENTON, N.J.—Officers of the Professional Insurance Agents of New Jersey for 2022-23 were elected during the association’s annual business meeting, June 13, 2022, in Atlantic City, N.J. Thomas Wilkens, of Belford, N.J., was elected president. Wilkens is branch...
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PIANJ elects four to board of directors
TRENTON, N.J.—The Professional Insurance Agents of New Jersey elected four independent insurance agents from around the state to its board of directors, at the association’s annual business meeting, June 13, 2022, in Atlantic City, N.J. Newly elected to serve on the...
NJYIP installs 2022-23 officers and elect directors at annual business meeting
The New Jersey Young Insurance Professionals elected officers today during its annual business meeting in Atlantic City, N.J. The NJYIP officers installed were: Peter Leone of HISCOX in New York, N.Y., will serve as president;Tim Latimer of Barclay Insurance...
PIANY top-priority photo inspection bill heads to governor’s desk
ALBANY, NY—The Professional Insurance Agents of New York State congratulates the New York state Senate for passing S.6028 (by a vote of 56 to 7) on June 1. Sponsored by Sen. Neil D. Breslin, D-44, this bill would make photo inspections of private passenger automobiles...
PIA New York honors Richard Alonso with Distinguished Insurance Service award
LONG ISLAND, N.Y.—The Professional Insurance Agents of New York presented Richard Alonso with the Distinguished Insurance Service award at Long Island RAP on April 27, 2022, in Woodbury, N.Y. This award is presented to an individual with a history of service to the...
PIA New York honors Sean Ramalho with Executive of the Year award
LONG ISLAND, N.Y.—Sean Ramalho, received the Professional Insurance Agent of New York’s Executive of the Year award at its 2022 Long Island RAP on April 27, 2022, in Woodbury, N.Y. The Long Island RAP Executive of the Year award recognizes an individual from an...
PIA New York honors Turnbull with Community Service award
ALBANY, N.Y.—Stephen J. Turnbull received the Community Service award at the Professional Insurance Agents of New York board of directors meeting on Feb. 9, 2022. He works in sales for the Turnbull Insurance Service in New Hartford, N.Y. The PIANY Community Service...
PIA New York honors Magnusson with Distinguished Insurance Service award
ALBANY, N.Y.—Mishell K. Magnusson, CIC, CISR, CPIA, AAI, FPIC, received the Professional Insurance Agents of New York’s 2022 Distinguished Insurance Service award at the association’s board of directors meeting on Feb. 9, 2022. “Mishell is admired and respected by her...
PIA New York honors Gruner with Community Service award
ALBANY, N.Y.—Daniel J. Gruner received the Community Service award at the Professional Insurance Agents of New York board of directors meeting on Feb. 9, 2022. He is senior advisor for NFP. The PIANY Community Service award recognizes individuals who demonstrate a...
PIA New York honors Buccinna with Professional Agent of the Year award
ALBANY, N.Y.—Peter Buccinna received the Professional Agent of the Year award at the Professional Insurance Agents of New York board of directors meeting on Feb. 9, 2022. He is the assistant vice president of XS Brokers in Albany, N.Y. The Professional Agent of the...
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