Have a strong web presence; be aware of E&O trends More than 200 insurance professionals from across the state gathered on Oct. 20 in the Doubletree Hotel in Tarrytown, to enjoy a day of networking, education and more, as part of PIANY’s annual Hudson Valley Regional Awareness Program. President’s message During the event’s luncheon newly […]
GLENMONT, NY—PIA Management Services Inc. today announced it has reached an agreement with PIA National to assume management of the PIA state affiliate in Vermont. Formerly, PIA members were part of a merged association, which included PIA and IIAB members to comprise the Vermont Insurance Agents Association. Professional Insurance Agents of New York State, New […]
Dewitt, N.Y.—The New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) today announced the creation of a Producers’ Advisory Council. The move further establishes NYSIF’s recognition of the important role that producers play in the placement of State Fund business. Jack Smith, Jr., CPCU, ARM, CIC, chair of the board of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of […]
GLENMONT, N.Y.— John C. Parsons II, CIC, CPIA, AAI, executive vice president of Parsons & Associates in Syracuse, N.Y., was elected president of Professional Insurance Agents of New York State Inc., at a meeting of the association’s board of directors today. Parsons is a third-generation professional independent agent, succeeding his father and grandfather as president […]
GLENMONT, N.Y.—Officers of the Professional Insurance Agents of New York State Inc. were elected for the 2016-17 administrative year at the association’s annual business meeting today. John Parsons II, CIC, CPIA, AAI, of Skaneateles, N.Y., was elected president. He is executive vice president of Parsons and Associates Inc. in Syracuse, N.Y. Fred Holender, CLU, CPCU, […]
GLENMONT, N.Y.—Fred Holender, CLU, CPCU, ChFC, MSFS, of Williamsville, N.Y., was named the Professional Insurance Agents of New York’s Director of the Year at a meeting of the association’s board of directors today. Holender is director of administration for Lawley Service Inc., in Buffalo, N.Y. The award recognizes the hard work and dedication of a […]
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.—Donald F. LaPenna, Jr., of Cranford, N.J., president of Donald F. LaPenna Associates Inc., was elected president of the Professional Insurance Agents of New Jersey today at the association’s annual business meeting at Harrah’s in Atlantic City. An active member of PIANJ, LaPenna has served as first vice president (2015-16), vice president (2013-15), […]
More than 2,000 agents and insurance industry professionals made history at the PIANJ/PIANY Annual Conference at Harrah’s Casino Resort in Atlantic City, N.J., June 5-7. The record-breaking event brought a flood of insurance professionals to the shore, to network and be seen at exciting and fun events; packing an expansive trade show; and attending […]
Albertson, N.Y.—New officers and directors took the helm on June 1 during the Long Island-based TriCounty Independent Insurance Agents Association annual installation dinner. The gathering, held at Chateau Briand in Carle Place, NY, set the TriCounty IIAA leadership for the 2016 through 2017 term. Close to 200 agents and brokers, company representatives, vendors and other members […]
Verona, NY — The New York Insurance Association, Inc. (NYIA) honored William P. Melchionni III with the Chair’s Distinguished Service Award at the association’s annual conference on June 2 in Verona, N.Y. Melchionni is Deputy Head, U.S. Federal and State Government Affairs for American International Group, Inc. (AIG). “Bill volunteers countless hours to NYIA as […]
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