PIANJ | PIANY Annual Conference—a chart-topping success for insurance professionals

PIANJ | PIANY Annual Conference—a chart-topping success for insurance professionals

by Jaye Czupryna | Jun 12, 2025 | ,

Some 1,700 insurance professionals from across the Northeast—record-breaking attendance since the COVID-19 pandemic—kicked up their boots and took center stage at the PIANJ | PIANY Annual Conference June 8-10, 2025, at the Hard Rock Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, N.J. Speakers, education sessions and a panel on artificial intelligence all provided attendees with educational opportunities—while the sold-out trade show and various social events provided the backdrop to numerous networking opportunities.

Representatives from PIANJ, NJYIP honor Andy Harris at community event

Representatives from PIANJ, NJYIP honor Andy Harris at community event

by Jaye Czupryna | May 22, 2025 | ,

PIANJ and NJYIP officers and directors attended an event earlier this week to honor the legacy of PIANJ past President Andy Harris. PHOTO CAPTION: (L-R) PIANJ Past President Anthony Bavaro, CIC, CRM; NJYIP Second Vice President Walter Conroy; PIANJ Treasurer Lisa Hamm, CIC; PIANJ Past President Steven C. Radespiel; PIANJ President Andy Harris Jr., CIC, AAI, CIRS; PIANJ Member Hal Soden, CPCU, AAI, CIC, CMIP, CRM, CWCA; PIANJ Director Bill McMahon III, CIC, CWCA; PIANJ Vice President Aaron Levine, CIC; and Pat Doherty, AINS, AIS, of Andover Insurance Co.

PIANY MetroRAP: Building foundations

PIANY MetroRAP: Building foundations

by Jaye Czupryna | Jan 30, 2025 | ,

More than 300 insurance professionals attended PIANY’s MetroRAP on Jan. 29, 2025, at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel. During the daylong event, attendees were able to take advantage of networking opportunities, gain powerful educational knowledge on insuring...

NJYIP’s Holiday Social brings wintertime fun to New Jersey

NJYIP’s Holiday Social brings wintertime fun to New Jersey

by Matt McDonough | Dec 10, 2024 | ,

Seasonal cheer was spread, ugly sweaters were worn, industry professionals were honored—the NJYIP Holiday Social was nothing short of a holly jolly success. This year, the social was held on Dec. 3, 2024, at The Horseshoe Tavern, in Morristown, N.J. Featured in the photo from left to right: NJYIP of the Year and Second NJYIP Vice President Walter Conroy of Liberty Insurance Associates; Cumberland Mutual Senior Marketing Executive Steve Fitzsimmons; and NJYIP President Tim Latimer of the JS Braddock Agency.

CTYIP Awards Gala: A night for insurance stars

CTYIP Awards Gala: A night for insurance stars

by Matt McDonough | Oct 8, 2024 | ,

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.]

PIANJ Golf Classic 2024 raises $66,000 to benefit Special Olympics New Jersey

PIANJ Golf Classic 2024 raises $66,000 to benefit Special Olympics New Jersey

by Matt McDonough | Oct 2, 2024 | ,

The PIANJ and Special Olympics New Jersey 41st annual Golf Classic was held Sept. 23, 2024, at Maplewood Golf Course in Maplewood, N.J. [PHOTO CAPTION: (L-R) Former PIANJ Director Jocelyn Rineer, CIC, CLP, CIIP; PIANJ Director and Golf Co-Chair Casey Yarger, CIC, CRM; PIANJ Immediate Past President Connie Mahoney; PIANJ Director and Golf Co-Chair Walter Conroy; PIANJ President Andrew Harris, CIC, AAI, CISR; SONJ Athlete Tom Azilides; PIANJ Vice President Aaron Levine, CIC. Photo credit: Special Olympics New Jersey]

PIANH Symposium: An enjoyable evening for all

PIANH Symposium: An enjoyable evening for all

by Matt McDonough | Sep 10, 2024 | ,

The stars of the insurance industry were out for the annual New Hampshire Symposium on the evening of Aug. 29, 2024. Thank you to the sponsors and attendees for making this event a success. PHOTO CAPTION: (L-R) Kevin Lasante and Cate Tanzer from Merchants Insurance Group, PIA National Director and PIANH past President Lyle Fulkerson and PIANH Secretary/Treasurer Casey Hadlock