National Association of Professional Insurance Agents

National Association of Professional Insurance Agents Appoints Michael Skiados as CEO WASHINGTON, DC, September 24, 2024—The National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) today named Michael Skiados, MBA, CAE, as CEO following an extensive search process. PIA, in partnership with its nationwide network of affiliates, provides services, education, advocacy, and support for independent insurance agents. Skiados will join the organization on October 15, 2024. At PIA, Skiados will focus on identifying ways to better serve members and affiliates, including creating new products and services, and education, leveraging PIA’s Certified Professional Insurance Agent (CPIA) designation. He will also work closely with the PIA Partnership, the organization’s carrier council, and its Technology Council. “Mike’s ability to transform the member experience, combined with his operational expertise, will create significant opportunities for PIA affiliates and agency members,” said Richard Savino, PIA National President. “We are thrilled to welcome him to PIA—his proven track record in innovation and growth will propel us to new levels of excellence.” Read the full press release here: https://ow.ly/2aiy50TuqRY Welcome Michael!

National Association of Professional Insurance Agents Appoints Michael Skiados as CEO WASHINGTON, DC, September 24, 2024—The National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) today named Michael Skiados, MBA, CAE, as CEO following an extensive search process. PIA, in partnership with its nationwide network of affiliates, provides services, education, advocacy, and support for independent insurance agents. Skiados will join the organization on October 15, 2024. At PIA, Skiados will focus on identifying ways to better serve members and affiliates, including creating new products and services, and education, leveraging PIA’s Certified Professional Insurance Agent (CPIA) designation. He will also work closely with the PIA Partnership, the organization’s carrier council, and its Technology Council. “Mike’s ability to transform the member experience, combined with his operational expertise, will create significant opportunities for PIA affiliates and agency members,” said Richard Savino, PIA National President. “We are thrilled to welcome him to PIA—his proven track record in innovation and growth will propel us to new levels of excellence.” Read the full press release here: https://ow.ly/2aiy50TuqRY Welcome Michael!

More of our fearless leaders advocating for our agents and industry in Washington during PIA Advocacy Day last week!

Wow! What a week. Four days of amazing connections, discussions, and actions to help keep moving PIA forward. Thank you to all our attendees who participated in the PIA Partnership, Tech Council, executive meetings, candidate's forum, incoming president's reception, and board meeting! #PIA #PIALeadership #PIALeadershipMeeting #InsuranceInnovation #PIABoardMeeting

Thank you for joining us Elisa Pratt, MA, CAE, CVF!

Wow! What a week. Four days of amazing connections, discussions, and actions to help keep moving PIA forward. Thank you to all our attendees who participated in the PIA Partnership, Tech Council, executive meetings, candidate's forum, incoming president's reception, and board meeting! #PIA #PIALeadership #PIALeadershipMeeting #InsuranceInnovation #PIABoardMeeting

We are grateful you could join us Patrick L. Espeland, CPA, MBA !

Independent insurance agents from around the nation converged on Washington, D.C. on September 18 for PIA’s Annual Advocacy Day. Agents met with Senators, Representatives, and congressional staff to discuss PIA’s key legislative issues. Read more here. https://lnkd.in/gKpcCGFP

We are just as honored to have HawkSoft as a part of our Tech Council. Thank you Michael Ley for helping pave the way for the industry!