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About PIA
About PIA
Association background information. Advisory Councils
Discuss issues of common interest and concern. Benefits of PIA
Reasons to Think PIA first; save time, save money and build your business. Contact us
Contact information for PIANY. How to join PIA
An easy way to start the membership process. Press Resource Center
Contacts and information for interested press. Think PIA first—for what you need
Resources to help you Think PIA first.
Education
CE-approved designation programs
subtitle CIC designation program
Certified Insurance Counselors designation. CISR designation program
Certified Insurance Service Representative designation. CPIA designation program
Certified Professional Insurance Agent designation. Custom Class
Customized, CE-approved education programs in your office. Education schedule
The full PIA course catalog. Fundamentals of Insurance
A certificate program for those new to the industry. Hudson Valley RAP
A conference on Hudson Valley issues. Insurance licensing
subtitle Licensing/CE Compliance Central
The latest licensing and CE information. LinePIA1234
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A program for Long Island agents. Mandatory flood CE
CE to meet new flood CE requirements. MetroRAP
Program with a New York City metro focus. N.Y. self-study
Earn 12 "bridge" CE credits in one day Networking events
subtitle New Employee Orientation Series
Quality, online training for first year employees. New employee resources
subtitle Online CE from CEU.com (off-site)
Discount on online insurance CE with CEU.com. PIA CE-approved Webinars
Earn CE at your desk; live and on demand. PIANJ/PIANY Joint Annual Conference
The area's largest conference for insurance professionals. Scholarships
PIA scholarships for CIC or CISR designations. SmartTalk CE
PIA's monthly education email newsletter What's new in education
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Events
Federal Legislative Summit
PIA members lobby lawmakers in Washington, D.C. Hudson Valley Regional Awareness Program
A conference with a Hudson Valley focus. Long Island Regional Awareness Program
A conference with a Long Island focus. Metropolitan Regional Awareness Program
A conference with a New York metro focus. New York Young Insurance Professionals calendar of events (affiliate)
Events held by New York Young Insurance Professionals. PIANJ/PIANY Joint Annual Conference
The area's largest conference for insurance professionals. PIANY/NYIA CEO Conference
Panel discussion featuring leading CEOs.
Govt., industry affairs
2009 Company Performance Survey
An annual survey ranking carriers in several categories. 2010 Company Performance Survey
An annual survey ranking carriers in several categories. 2011 PIA System & Transaction Agency Research Survey
Offers data on agents/carriers interface. Agent & Broker Compensation Disclosure
Information and tools for the compensation disclosure regulation. Company Benchmark Survey
A recent survey rating member carrier priorities. Company Performance Survey archive
Historical results of the Company Performance Survey through 2008. Company Performance Survey trends
Historical results of the Company Performance Survey since 2009. Departments of insurance
Links to departments of insurance. Departments of motor vehicles
Links to departments of motor vehicles. District Office Visit Program
Guidelines to help members work effectively with lawmakers. Elected officials
Links to state and federal elected officials. Federal Legislative Summit
PIA members lobby lawmakers in Washington, D.C. Legislative agenda, priority bill status, wrap-ups
The end-of-the-year lobbying progress report. Legislative/regulatory issues
PIA views on proposed legislation and regulation. PIANY Company Visits
A series of meetings between PIANY and top insurance companies. PIANY Political Action Committee
A PAC supporting politicians acting on industry issues. PIANY/NYIA CEO Conference
Panel discussion featuring leading CEOs.
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Member resources
ACORD Advantage Program
Access to ACORD’s Advantage Program. Agency Marketing Tool Kit
Free marketing tools and strategies. Agency Perpetuation Central (PIA National)
Business succession, transfer resources. Agency Preparedness and Recovery Plan
Tools to create an agency-specific disaster plan. Agency Staffing Assistance Program
Assistance recruiting and training employees. Agency Transition Program
Help buying, selling or merging agencies. Ask PIA
Member coverage questions and answers. Associate Member Directory
Directory of industry vendors. BusinessLink™
Appointment match-making program. Circle of Consultants
A referral program for industry-related consultants. E&O Assistance Hotline
Assistance with member E&O-related inquiries. Flood Insurance Tool Kit
Flood insurance tools and reference materials. Get Real Time
The latest on the real-time workflow movement. HR Legal Assistance Hotline
Legal information on HR-related issues. Independent Agency Ownership of Expirations (PIA National)
A PIA National report on the ownership of expirations issue. Licensing/CE Compliance Central
The latest licensing and CE information. MarketBase™
Market leads for your hard-to-place risks. News and Publications
The single source for the information you need. PIA Company Rating Tracking Service
Track changes to your carriers' A.M. Best ratings. PIA HR Info Central
Human resources information and support. Practical Guide to Successful Planning (PIA National)
Assistance for agency planning efforts. Privacy Compliance Central
Privacy information and risk assessment tools. QuickSource Document Library
Industry reference materials. Steps to Success
Resources to build a successful agency. Technical hotline
Your questions answered by our technical specialists. Technology Hotline
Technology answers from nationally-recognized consultants. Technology Info Central
Technology-related resources for your business. The PIA Branding Program (PIA National)
Free marketing materials from PIA National for PIA members. “Careers in insurance” recruitment presentation
Presentation and materials to promote a career in insurance. |
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New employees
Fundamentals of Insurance
A certificate program for those new to the industry. New Employee Orientation Series
Quality, online training for first year employees. New York Young Insurance Professionals (affiliate)
An organization for tomorrow's industry leaders. New York Young Insurance Professionals calendar of events (affiliate)
Events held by New York Young Insurance Professionals. Scholarships
CIC and CISR continuing education scholarships.
Products, services
ACORD Advantage Program
Access to ACORD’s Advantage Program. Advertise in PIA magazine
A way to reach your audience, at pennies per contact. Agency Transition Program
Help buying, selling or merging agencies. Associate Member Directory
Directory of industry vendors. BusinessLink™
Appointment match-making program. Circle of Consultants
A referral program for industry-related consultants. Creative Services
An in-house advertising agency for members. Custom Class
Customized, CE-approved education programs in your office. Cyber liability coverage
Coverage for agents handling client information. Errors and omissions coverage
E&O coverage for insurance agents and brokers. MarketBase™
Market leads for your hard-to-place risks. Member discounts
Discounts on everyday products and services. Members' Choice Employee Benefit Programs
Employee benefits packages for agencies, now featuring association health plans. NumberONE Comp Program
Monoline workers' comp markets. PIA HR Info Central
Human resources information and support. Pictometry Online
Get help gathering information for property submissions and ACORD forms. Simply Easier Payments credit processing
An affordable way to accept credit and debit cards. Technical hotline
Your questions answered by our technical specialists. Umbrella, EPLI coverage
Umbrella and EPLI coverage for your agency.
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