May 25, 2017

Here's what is happening at the PIANJ/PIANY Annual Conference

Register today for the PIANJ/PIANY Annual Conference at Harrah’s Atlantic City, N.J. The event, which continues to break attendance records, will be held June 11-13, 2017. Back by popular demand, PIA has created a conference app to help you navigate the conference. You can play the in-app game during the event for a chance to win $100. See CBS News Correspondent of "On the Road" Steve Hartman deliver the keynote address and popular Jersey Shore band The Nerds perform during the PIA Poolside Paradise Reception. PIANJ also will present its Distinction of Professionalism awards during the event.

Download the conference app

You can download the app on your smartphone today. It’s easy to do and it can be accessed via the Apple Store, Google Play or by entering the URL (https://crowd.cc/s/GZ6A) on your mobile browser. The app will allow you to view the schedule of events; view maps of the conference space (e.g., trade show, education locations; Atlantic City, etc.); review the list of attendees; access social-media announcements; and more. Also, the app allows you to scan other attendees’ badges for their contact information. PIA offers a step-by-step guide, including a video tutorial. If you have any questions about the app at the conference, visit the PIA registration booth and someone will be there to help you.

You’ll be able to play an in-app game during the event for a chance to win $100 in cash! The game is a great way to learn how to use the app and discover new networking opportunities. You’ll earn points for exploring the app and earning achievements, and you can even opt-in to compete on the leader board against other event attendees. The top five contestants visible on the leader board Monday, June 12, at 2:30 p.m., will be entered into a drawing for the prize. The game will be available on the conference app starting Sunday, June 11.

And the award goes to ?

PIANJ will present a number of awards during the event. The Agent of the Year award will be presented to PIANJ past President Stephen P. Tague, CPIA, president, van den Heuvel & Fountain; the Company Person of the Year award will be given to Karen Murdock, chief marketing officer and vice president of marketing distribution, Palisades Cos. of Plymouth Rock Assurance; Distinguished Service Awards will be presented to former DOBI Assistant Commissioner, Property and Casualty William Rader and former PIANJ Legislative Representative Leon J. Zimmerman; and PIANJ past President Steven A. Reichman, CIC, producer, ADP/Statewide Insurance Agency, will receive the Community Service award. Additionally, Jay Fishman, former CEO of Travelers, will be presented with the PIANJ Lifetime Achievement award, posthumously. The PIANJ Director of the Year award also will be awarded at the event.

Got CE?

Plan to attend the education seminars at the event and earn up to 12 credits in two-and-a-half days. Topics include: Embrace Your Future as an Independent Agent, taught by Christopher Paradiso; Protecting Your Clients Assets and Your Income, taught by Gary Slavin, CIC; Positioning Value in a Price Driven Marketplace, taught by John Fear, CPIA, CISR, CPSR; Don’t Get Caught Under Water! Understanding the NFIP, taught by Steve Lyon, CPCU, CIC, CRM, AAI, ARM, AIS, CRIS, MLIS; Cyber Liability?--The Next Level of Exposure and Coverage, taught by Fear; and The Renewal Trap--What Are You Leaving on the Table?, taught by Lyon.

NJYIP Fun Run

The event also will feature the NJYIP Fun Run to benefit Special Olympics New Jersey. To date the event, in conjunction with the PIANJ Golf Classic, has raised more than $3.6 million for SONJ. To register a Fun Run team, click here.

And, much more

More than 200 vendors will be present at the sold-out trade show. Don’t forget to be part of the social-media buzz for the event. Mark all your Facebook posts and tweets with #PIANJNYconf. For more information, including registration, see the event page on the PIA website.