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SCHEDULE
SUNDAY, June 8
12-7 p.m. PIA registration desk open
1:30-4:30 p.m.
Education session: Cyber Liability & Data Breach: Don’t Be Compromised John Fear, CISR, CPIA
4-6:30 p.m. Trade show open with cash giveaway
5 p.m.
Networking Reception in the trade show
9-11 p.m. YIP Nitecap Reception
MONDAY, June 9
7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. PIA registration desk open
8-10 a.m.
Education session: Unprecented Times: Other Than Price, What Else Has Increased? John Fear, CISR, CPIA
8:30-10:30 a.m. AUGIE User Group Meeting
9 a.m.-noon
Noon-1:45 p.m.
1-6 p.m.
1:45-4 p.m.
Trade show open:
—9-10:30 a�m� Continental breakfast —10:30-11:30 a�m� Bloody Mary & Mimosa bar
Networking lunch Featuring funny motivational speaker, Kelly Swanson
PIA registration desk open
Trade show open
—Wine and Cheese Reception —Exhibitor door prizes and grand door prize drawing
SCHEDULE
MONDAY, June 9
2-3:30 p.m.
2-4 p.m.
3-5:50 p.m.
3:30-5 p.m.
6:30-9 p.m.
Deep Dive Live—Tech Tactics: People, Processes and Technology Panelists: Mark Glaug, Lisa Hamm, CIC, Gordon Hudson, Brent Sheppard, Vic Veh; moderated by Aaron Levine, CIC
Emerging Leaders Series: Module 3 Managing vs Coaching: Developing Meaningful and Measurable Goals
Education session: Homeowners and the Hard Market: Building Your Home (Policy) on a Firm Foundation
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NETWORKING EVENTS
Check Out This Great Set List of Events:
Boots & Bourbon: Networking Cocktail Reception
Sunday, June 8, 5 p.m.
Kick off the conference the right way—catch up with old friends and make new ones in the networking lounge� Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, and plenty of great conversations � Refreshing drinks are available for purchase during the event �
YIP Late-Night Honky-Tonk
Sunday, June 8, 9–11 p.m.
Join the YIPs for the hottest party in town at Hard Rock Café Backstage! Great music, dancing, and craft cocktails await as the rising stars of the insurance industry let loose and have a little fun�
Sponsored by:
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NETWORKING EVENTS
Trade Show–Where Deals Get Done!
Sunday, June 8, 4–6:30 p.m. | Monday, June 9, 9 a.m.-Noon; 1:45–4 p.m.
The trade show at Annual Conference is where top insurance professionals meet, mix, and make things happen� Shake hands, swap stories, and discover the latest tools and techniques that will keep your business in the spotlight
Wind down and enjoy a little Southern hospitality! Sip drinks, savor delicious cheeses, and connect with industry pros in a relaxed setting
Networking Reception: Sunday, June 8, 5–6:30 p.m.
Sponsored by:
Networking Lunch
Bloody Mary & Mimosa Bar: Monday, June 9, 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Sponsored by:
featuring Funny Motivational Speaker, Kelly Swanson Monday, June 9, 12-1:45 p.m.
Enjoy a hearty lunch and a whole lot of laughs as Kelly Swanson brings her signature charm, humor, and storytelling magic to the stage�
Kelly Swanson is an award-winning storyteller, comedian, hall-of-fame inspirational speaker, Huffington Post contributor, and cast member of The Fashion Hero television show airing on Amazon Prime� She is also author of Who Hijacked My Fairy Tale, The Land of If Only, The Story Formula, and The Affirmation Journal for Positive Thinking.
Kelly’s wacky wit and powerful stories have charmed hearts and tickled funny bones for over 20 years � In addition to her role as a funny motivational speaker, Kelly teaches people how she does it by sharing what she has learned about connecting and engaging to have more influence in business, through the use of one tool–strategic storytelling�
Sharing her own powerful journey through story and the formula she discovered, you come to that magical place where the art of story meets the business of persuasion�
Wine and Cheese Reception: Monday, June 9, 1:45–4 p.m.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:
Southern Nights Beach Party at LandShark Bar & Grill
Monday, June 9, 6:30–9 p.m.
Once again, we’re taking over the LandShark Bar & Grill for a rockin’ beachside bash! Kick off your boots, sink your toes in the sand, and dance under the stars to the GoodMan Fiske Band—one of the East Coast’s hottest cover bands!
Sponsored by:
Fun Run to Benefit Special Olympics New Jersey
Tuesday, June 10, 7:30-9 a.m. *New start time this year*
A 41-year tradition continues with Fun Run 2025! Whether you run, jog, or take a leisurely stroll, every step you take helps make a difference
To date, PIANJ and NJYIP have raised more than $5 million for SONJ—let’s make this year the best one yet!
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
AUGIE User Group Meeting
Monday, June 9, 8:30-10:30 a.m.
AUGIE is a volunteer-facilitated organization that focuses on enhancing the agent-customer experience throughout the lifecycle of the insurance process � Join other agents, carriers, and vendors in a lively discussion on how technology can enable agency-insurer communications �
Deep Dive Live—Tech Tactics: People, Processes and Technology
Monday, June 9, 2-3:30 p.m.
InsurTech experts and PIA members will demonstrate how they have implemented tech tools effectively to enhance workflow, boost efficiency, and stay competitive—and you can, too! Panelists: Mark Glaug, Lisa Hamm, CIC, Gordon Hudson, Brent Sheppard, Vic Veh; moderated by Aaron Levine, CIC
Emerging Leaders Series: Module 3
Managing vs Coaching: Developing Meaningful and Measurable Goals
Monday, June 9, 2-4 p.m.
Instructor John Fear, CPIA, CISR, will help experienced and burgeoning insurance leaders to explore the key elements of transformative leadership that drive success in the insurance industry�
Workshop: Using AI for Effective Agency Communications
Monday, June 9, 3:30-5 p.m.
Session leaders: Daniel Metcalf, Robert Salinas, Jason Walker, Vic Yeh
Join us for this hands-on workshop to talk about the ways you can use AI for sales, social media, client communications and greater productivity in your agency�
This session will cover the AI landscape, help you sort out what’s important from the noise, and address how various solutions—like ChatGPT and Copilot—will work with the solutions you have� Topics will include the following: how to get started; how to write good and effective prompts; insurance-specific exercises you can practice; security, privacy and avoiding risks—including the best ways to keep your data secure; and best practices from other agencies �
TRADE-SHOW FLOOR PLAN
2024 CONTRIBUTORS THANK YOU
$2,500 and above
Excelsior Club
Bartow Insurance Agency & Jebb Brokerage Inc.
$1,000-2,499
Platinum Club
NGL Group LLC
Parsons & Associates Inc.
Skeele Agency Inc.
John Tomassi, CPCU
Utica First Insurance Co.
P.W. Wood & Son Inc.
$750-999
Diamond Club
Andrews Agency Inc.
$500-749
Gold Club
Atlantic Coast Risk Services Inc.
Broadfield Group - A Member of PCF
Insurance
Tim Dean, CIC, CRM
Garber Atlas Fries & Associates
Insurance Marketplace
Lawley LLC
The Roffe Group of Robinson+Cole
Ten Eyck Group
Umanoff Boyer Insurance Agency LLC
VanParys Associates of Palmyra Inc.
$250-499
Capitol Club
E.F. Ashley Co. Inc.
AZBY Brokerage Inc.
Benefit Quest Inc./Eric Cohen Insurance
Allan M. Block Agency Inc.
Cassetta Agency Inc.
Fire Mark Insurance Agency Inc.
Lynne R. Frank, CPCU
North Franklin Brokerage Inc.
Leslie C. Rogoff
Ryan and Ryan Insurance Brokers
Gary Slavin, CLTC, CIC, LUTCF
Michael Stamp
$100-249
Century Club
Ability Service Agency Inc.
Shirley Albright, CPIA, CISR
Gabriel Bundschuh & Associates
Thomas J. Carbone Insurance Agency
Coverage Concepts Inc.
David Dickson
Marshall Glass, CPIA
Hughes Associates Inc.
Interwest United Insurance Brokerage
Kriner & Furlong Insurance Agency
LA Insurance Agency Inc.
Bradford J. Lachut, Esq.
Millennium Alliance Group LLC
Network Brokerage of Westchester Inc.
Parente Agency/Nationwide
Stephen Ruchman
Shore Line Insurance Agency Inc.
Peter Spiliotis
Stork Insurance Agency
J.B. True Co. Inc.
Peter Wallin
$1-99
AAC Club
Aebly & Associates Insurance Services
Carlstan North Hills Agency
H.G. Ellis Agency Inc.
Karen Gawrych
Robin Hepworth
Nichols Pond Insurance Agency
Douglas Okin
Orrino Insurance Group Inc.
Isabelle Rapacciuolo
Janice Talento
www.pia.org/donateaac
3H Compliance Group https://3hcg.com
Acrisure/Acrisource www.acrisure.com
Adapt API www.adaptinsurance.com
AFCO Direct www.afcodirect.com
AGA www.appliedga.com
Agency Revolution www.agencyrevolution.com
Alchemy Insurance Solutions www.alchemyins.com
American Collectors Insurance www.americancollectors.com
AmTrust Insurance www.amtrustgroup.com
Amwins Access & Amwins Brokerage www.amwins.com
Aon Edge www.aonedge.com
Applied Systems/EZLynx www.appliedsystems.com
Applied Underwriters Inc. www.auw.com
Associated Specialty Insurance Agency Inc. www.asiaworkerscomp.com
Assurant Flood Solutions www.assurant.com
Atradius Trade Credit Insurance Inc. www.atradius.us
Axon Underwriting Services LLC https://axonu.com
Bass Underwriters www.bassuw.com
BBSI www.bbsi.com
BCR Ventures USA Inc. www.bcrventuresusa.com
BOSS Bonds Insurance Agency www.bossbonds.com
Bridge Specialty Group www.bridgespecialtygroup.com
Brooks Insurance Agency www.brooks-ins.com
Brownyard Group www.brownyard.com
Capital Premium Financing www.capitalpremium.net
Cara www.getcara.ai
Chenango Brokers LLC www.chenangobrokers.com
Cornerstone PEO www.cornerstonepeo.com
Cover Desk LLC www.coverdesk.com
CRC Group www.crcgroup.com
Datalot, Powered by Centerfield www.centerfield.com/insurance/
David J. Louie Inc. www.davidjlouie.com
Distinguished www.distinguished.com
DYAD www.dyadtech.com
Empire State Brokerage Services LLC www.empirebrokerage.com
Ennabl www.ennabl.com
Ensure Analytics www.ensureanalytics.com
Enterprise Mobility www.enterprise.com
ePayPolicy www.epaypolicy.com
Excess Line Association of New York www.elany.org
Farmers of Salem www.farmersofsalem.com
First Connect Insurance www.firstconnectinsurance.com
FIRST Insurance Funding www.firstinsurancefunding.com
First Nonprofit www.firstnonprofit.com
Friedlander Group Inc. www.friedlandergroup.com
FTP Inc. www.ftpins.com
Gail www.meetgail.com
Garlic Insurance www.garlicinsurance.com
GEICO www.geico.com
Gold Star Restoration www.goldstarrestoration.com
gotoPremiumFinance www.gotopremiumfinance.com
Graber Agency Inc. www.graberagency.com
Granada Indemnity Co. www.granadaindemnity.com
Great Bay Insurance Group www.greatbayinsurancegroup.com
Great American Ins. Group - Fidelity/Crime www.crimeinsurance.com
Great American Ins. Group - Property & Inland Marine www.gaig.com/pim
Hagerty Insurance Agency LLC www.hagerty.com
Hamond Safety Management LLC www.hamondgroup.com
The Hartford www.thehartford.com
Hartford Flood www.thehartford.com
Hawksoft www.hawksoft.com
Heffner Agency Inc. www.heffneragency.com
Highview National Insurance Co. www.highviewins.com
Honeycomb Insurance www.honeycombinsurance.com
IBD Pro Insurance www.orep.org
ICW Group www.icwgroup.com
Imperial PFS www.ipfs.com
Inchanted www.inchanted.com
Insurance Express & Member Cos. www.insuranceexpress.com
Price & Price Enterprises Inc. www.melwainbonds.com
Prime Insurance Co. www.primeis.com
PIA Northeast www.pia.org
Program Brokerage Corporation www.programbrokerage.com
Progressive www.progressive.com/agent
Redbird Security www.redbirdsecurity.com
Renaissance Alliance www.renaissance.com
RiskAdvisor https://riskadvisor.insure/
Risk and Insurance Education Alliance www.riskeducation.org
Risk Placement Services www.rpsins.com
Ritter Insurance Marketing www.ritterim.com
RMS Hospitality Group www.rmshg.com
Rocket Flood www.rocketmga.com
Rosen Affiliates www.rosenaffiliates.com
Ryan Turner Specialty www.rtspecialty.com
SageSure www.sagesure.com
ShelterPoint Life Insurance Co. www.shelterpoint.com
Simon Agency www.simonagency.com
SIR Services NY Inc. www.sirservicesny.com
Sonant AI www.sonant.ai
Special Olympics of NJ - Fun Run www.sonj.org
Strand Finance Inc. www.strandfinance.com
Strategic Comp www.strategiccomp.com
Synergy Professional Associates www.synergy-ins.com
Tapco Underwriters www.gotapco.com
Thimble Insurance www.thimble.com/broker
Trucordia www.trucordia.com
United Software Developers Inc. www.usdsoftware.com
U.S. Risk LLC www.usrisk.com
USG Insurance Services www.usgins.com
Utica First Insurance Co. www.uticafirst.com
Utica National Insurance Group www.uticanational.com
Venture Programs www.ventureprograms.com
Vertafore www.vertafore.com
Victor Insurance Managers www.victorinsurance.com
WH Greene & Associates www.whgreene.com
Wholesure www.wholesure.com
Wilkoff Bonds www.wilkoffbonds.com
WN Tuscano Agency www.tuscano.com
Workplace Human Capital Management Inc. www.workplacehcm.com
Wright Flood www.wrightflood.com
XPT Specialty www.xptspecialty.com
XS Brokers www.xsbrokers.com
Young Insurance Professionals www.younginsuranceprofessionals.org
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EDUCATION - FEATURED INSTRUCTORS
John Fear, CISR, CPIA, has worked in the independent agency profession for more than 30 years in a variety of roles and business areas � He specializes in agency operations, process improvement and sales proficiency to help insurance professionals provide outstanding service for their clients
Steve Lyon, CPCU, CIC, CRM, AAI, ARM, AIS, CRIS, MLIS, AFIS, TRIP, has more than 35 years of agency-management experience owning, operating and managing an independent insurance agency� He uses his experience to conduct more than 150 insurance-related classes each year for agencies and companies throughout the U�S�
Cathy Trischan, CPCU, CIC, CRM, AU, ARM, AAI, CRIS, MLIS, TRIP, has worked in the insurance industry for more than 30 years, and she provides education and consulting services to other agents, brokers and insurance companies � Those experiences have given her a deep level of dedication and a strong working relationship with her associates in the industry�
EDUCATION CLASSES
Sunday, June 8, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Cyber Liability & Data Breach: Don’t Be Compromised
John Fear, CISR, CPIA
NY: 3 BR, C1, C3, LA, LB, LSB, PA, PC (NYCR-279888); NJ: 3 GEN (88907701); PA: 3 GEN (138012)
Sponsored by: Excess Line Association of NY
This education session qualifies for three-update credit hours toward any Risk & Insurance Education Alliance designation.
National elections � Autonomous vehicles � Home security systems � Online shopping� Zoom meetings and school classes � With so many of our everyday actions taking place in the digital world, cyber liability has taken on an even greater importance in the world of insurance� What is the risk to your personal and commercial insurance clients when it comes to having their digital identity and information compromised, and what can be done to protect them? This course will look at the increasing risk to individuals and businesses and what can be done to raise awareness to the need and develop a risk assessment plan to protect them�
Monday, June 9, 8-10 a.m.
Unprecedented Times: Other Than Price, What Else Has Increased?
John Fear, CISR, CPIA
NY: 2 BR, C3, PA, PC (NYCR-279891); NJ: 2 GEN (88907703); PA: 2 GEN (138010)
Sponsored by: Brooks Insurance Agency
This education session qualifies for two-update credit hours toward any Risk & Insurance Education Alliance designation�
Insurance professionals are operating in unprecedented times in which carriers are limiting new business production, nonrenewing client accounts, scheduling property inspections, increasing deductibles to offset the transference of risk—all while maintaining agency partner production and retention goals � Clients are experiencing this disruption firsthand, and they are looking to their insurance agent to answer the question: Why is this happening to me? Right now, independent agents can underscore the importance of insurance coverage during times of climate change, which is impacting the four corners of our nation� During this session, we will discuss the operational impact of client connections to not only retain current clients, but also to differentiate your agency regarding communicating the value of having the proper coverages �
EDUCATION CLASSES
Monday, June 9, 3–5:50 p.m.
Homeowners and the Hard Market: Building Your Home (Policy) on a Firm Foundation
NY: 3 BR, C3, PA, PC (NYCR-279890); NJ: 3 GEN (88907704); PA: 3 GEN (138013)
Sponsored by: Kingstone Insurance Co.
This education session qualifies for three-update credit hours toward any Risk & Insurance Education Alliance designation.
While hard markets are cyclical in the insurance industry, the current cycle is affected by weather and climate change losses � During this session, Lyon will examine various weather and climate change losses � He will stress the importance of insuring a house to value before a catastrophic loss; and the impact underground climate change has had on the insurance industry� Moving beyond the impacts of climate change, he also will discuss how various entities within the industry—carriers regarding new business and insurance departments—are responding to these issues � He will offer tips on risk mitigation (i�e�, how to market your homeowners clients and their exposures to your insurance carriers)�
Tuesday, June 10, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Ethical Practices in Insurance: Managing E&O Risks^AZ^UN
NY: 3 BR, C1, C3, LA, LB, LSB, PA, PC, TIA (NYCR-279889); NJ: 3 GEN (88907702); PA: 3 GEN (138011)
Sponsored by: Utica National Insurance Group
This education session qualifies for three-update credit hours toward any Risk & Insurance Education Alliance designation.
What is the relationship between ethics and the choices we make to manage the errors-and-omissions risk in our agencies? This course will discuss the ethical responsibilities of insurance producers, and the different approaches to decision-making� We will look at some of the situations faced by producers from an ethical and E&O perspective, and discuss specific measures agents can take�
^AZ^UN–This course has been approved for E&O loss prevention credit by Allianz and Utica Mutual.
2024 CONTRIBUTORS
Platinum Club ($3,000+)
Liberty Insurance Associates Inc.
Gold Club ($2,000–2,999)
Hardenbergh Insurance Group
Diamond Club ($1,000–1,999)
AssuredPartners of NJ
Blum & Walsh Group Inc.
Otterstedt Insurance Agency Inc.
Emerald Club ($750–999)
Louis Beckerman, CIC, CPCU
Michael Beckerman, CPCU
McMahon Agency Inc.
Sapphire Club ($500–749)
Mark Anthony Associates
Bogle Agency Insurance
Fraser Brothers Group LLC
McGowan Risk Specialists
Clyde Paul Agency
Capitol Club ($250–499)
Barclay Group
J.S. Braddock Agency
Kenneth Bull, CIC, AU
Lloyd “Rip” Bush Jr., CPIA
Community Insurance Associates Inc.
Davies & Associates
Econoworld Agency Inc.
GJEM Insurance Agency Inc.
Aaron Levine, CIC
Merwin & Paolazzi Insurance Agency Inc.
Quantum Insurance Services LLC
Keith A. Savino, CPIA
South Jersey Agency Partners
Van Pelt & Son Agency Inc.
Veterans Insurance Agency Inc.
Yossi United Insurance Agency LLC
NJPIAPAC Club ($1–249)
Shirley Albright, CPIA, CISR
Allen & Allen Insurance Agency
Anthony F. Bavaro, CIC, CRM
Roger C. Butler, CIC
Charles J. Caruso, CIC, CPIA
Fallivene Agency Inc.
Insurance Center of North Jersey
Jimcor Agencies Inc.
Kando Service Agency Inc.
Carol Katz
Bradford J. Lachut, Esq.
George Lista
Robert R. Marmo
Horace E. McCurdy Insurance Agency LLC
Mandy Adams Moreland, AIS, AU, CPIA
Peter J. Russo Agency
Strategic Insurance Partners, Kape Insurance
Stuber Insurance Agency
Sungenis Insurance Agency
Stephen P. Tague, CPIA
Logan True, CRIS
Voluntary Risk Managers
Samuel A. Wierman
Casey Yarger, CIC, CRM
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2024-2025 PIANJ Administration
President
Andrew Harris Jr�, CIC, AAI, CISR
President-elect
Roger Butler, CIC
Vice President
Aaron Levine, CIC
Treasurer
Lisa Hamm, CIC
Secretary
Michael Beckerman, CPCU, LUTCF
Immediate Past President
Connie Mahoney
National Director
Paul Monacelli, CIC, CPIA
Directors
Lydia Bashwiner, Esq�
Yossi Bolanos
Ken Bull, CIC, AU
Walter Conroy
Alyssa Delaney
Maria Escalona, CPIA
Becky Mateus, CIC, CPIA, ANFI, CFM
William McMahon III, CIC, CWCA
Christopher Powell
Logan True, CRIS
Casey Yarger, CIC, CRM
Active Past Presidents
Anthony Bavaro, CIC, CRM
Louis Beckerman, CIC, CPCU
Bruce Blum, CPIA, TRA
Rip Bush Jr�, CPIA
Charles Caruso, CIC, CPIA
Donna Cunningham, CPIA
Michael DeStasio Jr�, TRIP
Donald LaPenna Jr�
John Latimer, Esq�
Steven C� Radespiel
Keith Savino, CPIA
William Vowteras
Put Your Trust in Us
2025-2026 PIANJ Administration
President
Roger Butler, CIC
President-elect
Aaron Levine, CIC
Vice Presidents
Michael Beckerman, CPCU
Lisa Hamm, CIC
Treasurer/Secretary
Christopher Powell
Immediate Past President
Andrew Harris Jr�, CIC, AAI, CISR
National Director
Paul Monacelli, CIC, CPIA
Director Nominees
Renewing for a three-year term ending in 2028:
Lydia Bashwiner, Esq
Ken Bull, CIC, AU
Walter Conroy
Lisa Hamm, CIC
Directors
Lydia Bashwiner, Esq�
Yossi Bolanos
Ken Bull, CIC, AU
Walter Conroy
Alyssa Delaney
Maria Escalona, CPIA
Tim Latimer
Becky Mateus, CIC, CPIA, ANFI, CFM
William McMahon III, CIC, CWCA
John Latimer, Esq�
John McManigal
Shanna Muscavage
Logan True, CRIS
Casey Yarger, CIC, CRM
Active Past Presidents
Anthony Bavaro, CIC, CRM
Louis Beckerman, CIC, CPCU
Bruce Blum, CPIA, TRA
Rip Bush Jr�, CPIA
Charles Caruso, CIC, CPIA
Donna Cunningham, CPIA
Michael DeStasio Jr�, TRIP
Donald LaPenna Jr
John Latimer, Esq�
Connie Mahoney
Steven C� Radespiel
Keith Savino, CPIA
William Vowteras
Newly elected for a three-year term ending in 2028:
Tim Latimer
Josh McManigal
Shanna Muscavage
2024-2025 PIANY Administration
President
Richard Andrews, LUTCF
President-elect
Jason Bartow, AAI, CPIA, TRA
First Vice President
Michael Loguercio Jr�
Vice Presidents
Raymond Gillis Sr�, FIC, FICF
Jorge Hernandez
Treasurer
Eric Cohen
Secretary
Ed Chadwick
Immediate Past President
Gary Slavin, CLTC, CIC, LUTCF
National Director
Michael Skeele, CIC, CPIA
Directors
Peter Buccinna
Justin Fries, CIC, CPCU, CPIA
Marshall Glass, CPIA
Leslie C� Rogoff
Richard Signorelli
Active Past Presidents
Tim Dean, CIC, CRM
David Dickson
Jamie Ferris, CIC, AAI, CPIA, CRM
Lynne Frank, CPCU
Jeffrey Greenfield
Fred Holender, CLU, CPCU, ChFC, MSFS
Erik Nicolaysen III, CPCU
John Parsons II, CIC, AAI, CPIA
Gene Sandy, CIC
Richard Savino, CIC, CPIA
John Tomassi, CPCU
J� Carlos “Shawn” Viaña
PIANJ 2025 CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
Vice President
Roger Butler, CIC
Chair
Walter Conroy
Members
John Anderson
Bruce Blum, CPIA, TRA
Ken Bull
Laura Castellano
Carrie-Ann Crockett
Stephanie Danzis
Alyssa Delaney
Michael S� DeStasio, MBA
Lisa Glesias, CPIA
Andrew Harris, Jr�, CIC, AAI, CISR, ex officio
Karen Hivry
Dave Massey
Paul Monacelli, CIC, CPIA
Shanna Muscavage
Vincent Pantaleo, CRIS, TRA
Desiree Pilatos, CPIA
PIANY 2025 CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
Conference Chair
Marshall Glass, CPIA
Members
Rich Andrews, LUTCF, ex officio
Dina Bruno, CPIA
Eric Cohen
Matthew Davoult
Jennifer DeCristofaro
Jeff Dende, CIC, CPIA
Christy Kager
Scott Richards
Leslie Rogoff
Bruce Rowledge
Richard Savino, CIC, CPIA
Frances A Scott
Richard Signorelli
Mike Skeele, CIC, CPIA
Gary Slavin, CLTC, CIC, LUTCF
John Tomassi, CPCU
THANK YOU
Andrew Harris, Jr For all your hard work.
WELCOME
Roger Butler
We look forward to all that 2025 has in store!
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Personalized customer service to meet your needs online via chat or by phone (8 a.m. – 8 p.m. EST)
Training, sales, and marketing support to grow your business
Excess flood coverage options to insure up to replacement cost*
*Subject to underwriting guidelines
Offering private and excess flood products† from:
†Certain coverages not available in all states. Some coverages may be written on a non-admitted basis through licensed surplus lines brokers.
Trucordia is a team of more than 5,000 industry-leading professionals working together to make amazing things happen for our clients and company. Our national size and reach mean we can offer competitive pricing, market access and exclusive programs to our clients, while nimble enough to consistently deliver exceptional experiences, powerful insights, and unmatched service.
Solidarity
We’re with you every step of the way
Behind every Progressive agent is the support of more than 60,000 Progressive employees. It’s our mission to make sure you have the tools and resources you need to succeed.
From caring field sales reps to dedicated agent service teams, we’re ready to help you grow. Plus, we supplement your counsel and guidance with aroundthe-clock claims and customer service via our mobile app and online servicing.
Whether it’s sales, service, claims or anything in between, you’ve got a partner every step of the way.
TO LEARN MORE
Search for us online at Agents of Progressive, Progressive Connect, or Progressive Appointment.
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Resources for possible appointments PIA BusinessLink™
Let us help you build lasting relationships with companies, managing general agents, and general agents. The Appointment Access Program can connect you with quality MGAs and GAs looking to appoint, and our Agency-Company Appointment Program can connect you with carriers.
Resources for hard‑to‑place
risks
Struggling to find a specialty market? With PIA MarketBase, you don’t have to search blindly—or worse—turn away business. We can connect you with nearly 100 firms offering more than 2,100 specialty risk categories.
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