If you weren’t at the PIANH Annual Symposium this year, let’s just say you missed more than just a great event—you missed Friendsgiving, insurance-style. On Nov. 20, industry professionals from all corners of New Hampshire...
We’re a community: The value of working with others in the industry
One of the greatest privileges in my role as PIANY president is representing our incredible community of insurance professionals. Over the past two months, I’ve had the opportunity to attend a series of events and meetings that truly showcase the breadth, diversity and strength of the insurance industry. [PHOTO CAPTION: (L-R) NYIA President Cassandra Anderson; New York state Assemblyman David Weprin, D-24; and PIANY President Jason Bartow]
Panel: The blueprint for success in wholesale business
The Professional Insurance Wholesalers Association held a panel discussion on Oct. 2, 2025, at Markel Insurance in New York City. [PHOTO CAPTION] Foreground: Attendees of the PIWA Panel Discussion. Background: (L-R) PIWA President Robert Farella, Janet Pane, CEO and executive director, ELANY, Kyle Oschell, vice president, Lockton Cos. and Andrew Nigri, property/casualty broker, Sancus Insurance.
PIA Northeast goes to Washington 2025: Advocates for agents, consumers at Capitol Hill
As autumn settles over Washington, D.C., the city stirs with crisp air and an unexpected display of cherry blossoms. Yet, it wasn’t the scenery that drew independent insurance agents from across the country to the capital on Sept. 17, 2025. Instead, these dedicated...
PIANJ | PIANY Annual Conference—a chart-topping success for insurance professionals
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
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
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
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.
Join PIANJ’s E&O and hard market panel
In today’s challenging insurance landscape, managing errors-and-omissions risk is crucial. The hard market has brought with it unprecedented operational challenges—from staffing shortages, to shifting carrier appetites—and insurance agents must adapt quickly to avoid...
CTYIP Awards Gala: A night for insurance stars
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.]