PIANY Presents Distinguished Insurance Service Award to Miret, Posthumously

GLENMONT, N.Y.—The Professional Insurance Agents of New York State, awarded Emilio Miret its Distinguished Insurance Service award, posthumously, at the association’s Long Island Regional Awareness Program, held May 1 at the Crest Hollow Country Club, Woodbury, N.Y.

This award recognizes an individual who has established a history of service, dedicated leadership and attention to the concerns of independent agents and their clients.

“Emilio was admired and respected by his peers and colleagues in the industry. This award recognizes his long-standing commitment to the insurance industry,” said Jamie Ferris, CIC, AAI, CPIA, president of PIANY.

Miret had been in the insurance industry for 50 years, beginning with Empire Mutual Insurance Company. In August of 1997, Miret joined the First Rehabilitation Life Insurance Co. as a regional sales manager. He retired from this company in 2011. Miret passed away on September 25, 2018 at age 81.