Who We Are
Professional Independent Insurance Agents of Colorado (PIIAC), a non-profit trade association, is the spokesman for the Colorado’s independent agent property and casualty segment of the insurance industry. The Association was formed on July 1, 1992, through consolidation of the Independent Insurance Agents of Colorado and the Professional Insurance Agents of Colorado. PIIAC represents more than 2,500 independent insurance agents in Colorado and affiliates with the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America. PIIAC membership is comprised of leaders in the insurance industry. These members guide PIIAC to complete its mission for all independent insurance agents and their customers throughout Colorado. PIIAC is a powerful front through the professionalism of its members and staff.
Trusted Choice Pledge of Performance
All PIIAC/Trusted Choice members are required to sign the Trusted Choice Pledge of Performance in order to use the Trusted Choice name and/or logo(s). To download a PDF copy of the Pledge, which can be signed and faxed to 303-512-0575, please click here.
Young Agents Night at the Nuggets
Join the Young Agents of Colorado for a great night and a great game! All PIIAC members are welcome as the Nuggets take on the World Champion Dallas Mavericks on Monday, March 19. The game starts at 8:30 p.m. but PIIAC attendees will have an exclusive opportunity to sit courtside during pre-game warm-ups so you’ll want to arrive early! $24.50 gets you an upper level center seat, one beer or soda and a t-shirt. Click here to buy your tickets online.
Join PIIAC & RMIIA Under the Dome - 2012 P&C Insurance Day at the State Capitol
In 2011, many of you helped make history by showing up in droves for P&C Insurance Day at the Colorado State Capitol. With more than 200 attendees it was the industry's largest turnout at the Statehouse.
PIIAC and the Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association (RMIIA) hope to build on that momentum and again fill the halls of the Capitol to make our industry presence and influence known to legislators on March 8, 2012. With all the Colorado House seats and half of the Senate seats up for grabs, your leadership is critical heading into this pivotal election year!
2012 P&C Insurance Day at the Colorado State Capitol
7:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Thursday, March 8, 2012
Register Here
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Share ideas on ways to make the event more successful.
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Volunteer to help with planning.
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Plan to attend and encourage your colleagues to join you on March 8th!
Registration includes continental breakfast, lunch and a full program of interaction with state legislators and insurance industry peers.
Scholarships Available for Young Agents
The Big “I” Legislative Conference & Convention is the industry’s event for educating legislators on issues important to the independent agency system. As usual, PIIAC will be sending a contingent of agents to Washington, D.C., for the April 25-27 event.
It’s important for young agents to be involved in the legislative process because they are the future of the industry. With that in mind, a number of scholarships are available for young agents and first-time attendees from both PIIAC and the Big “I.”
PIIAC annually awards Nabity Scholarships of up to $1,000 for conference expenses to young agents interested in participating in the association’s legislative efforts. The Nabity Scholarship application form can be found here.
In addition, each state association can award up to two $500 scholarships to assist first-time young agent attendees with expenses. Download the state scholarship application here. On the national level, first-time young agent attendees may also apply for the Maurice Herndon Scholarship. This $1,000 scholarship is presented to one individual in honor of Maurice Herndon, who spearheaded many of the grassroots initiatives that make the Big “I” what it is today. Download the 2012 Maurice Herndon Scholarship application here.
Member-Only Information
PIIAC has added a member-only section to its website to provide members with the latest information on topics such as government affairs and insurance legislation. To access this information, you must be logged in as a PIIAC member. For assistance with log-in, please contact PIIAC at 303-512-0627, ext. 11, or nancy@piiac.com. Click here for the PIIAC Member-Only section.
Education: CIC - CISR - E&O Training
Online registration is now available for ALL PIIAC Courses - Click Here!
The 2012 Colorado CIC, CISR, and E&O class schedules and registration materials are now available! See more on the Education pages. If you have Education questions, please contact Nancy Cross, PIIAC Membership & Education Coordinator, at nancy@piiac.com or the education phone line at 303-512-0707.
Note: To receive PIIAC member pricing for E&O courses, you MUST be logged in to this site. If you do not know your log-in information, contact PIIAC at nancy@piiac.com or 303512-0627, ext. 11.
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Please Update Your
Agency Information
In order for PIIAC to better serve you, our members, we ask that you keep us informed of changes in your agency. Click here for a downloadable and printable update form that can be mailed or faxed (303-512-0575) to PIIAC.
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Agents Council for Technology (ACT) Web Site
The Agents Council for Technology (ACT) website is designed to provide practical technology information for independent agents and brokers and to describe more about the ACT initiative. ACT is a partnership of independent agents, companies, technology vendors, user groups and associations dedicated to enhancing the use of technology and improved work flows within the Independent Agency System.
Agents Service Corporation
Agents Service Corporation is the for-profit arm of PIIAC created to provide members of the Association access to a variety of insurance markets for your agency and your clients including Swiss RE, Utica, Hartford, RLI, and many more. Read more in the Member Resource section (first link under the "Member Resources" heading).
News From the Colorado Division of Insurance
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Click here for bulletin on Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2010 (7/25/2011 bulletin)
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Click here for bulletin on Certificates of Insurance
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Click here for bulletin on Required Long-Term Care Insurance Producer Training
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Click here for flood insurance training requirements for producers.
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Click here to learn new procedures for filing surplus lines reports.
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Click here for important information on courtesy filings.
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Click here for regulation 1-2-9 pertaining to fees charged by producers.
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Click here for bulletin on Health Reimbursement Agreements and Small Group Health Plans (6/09).
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| NATIONAL NEWS | | | Big “I”/Trusted Choice® Projects Win Communication Awards ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 27, 2012 —Efforts to promote the value of Trusted Choice® independent insurance agents are getting noticed by the trade association community. The Big “I” and Trusted Choice® team recently received two Association TRENDS All Media Awards. | | | | Sen. John Thune of South Dakota to Address the Big “I” WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 16, 2012 — The Big “I” today announced that Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), Chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, will address the association’s membership on Thursday, April 26. | | | | Big “I” Praises Introduction of Senate MLR Legislation WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 3, 2012 – The Big “I” expressed its strong support for S. 2068, the “Access to Independent Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2012,” authored by Senators Mary Landrieu (D-La.) and Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.). | | | | InVEST Participates in National Job Shadow Day ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 2, 2012 – InVEST, the insurance industry’s premier classroom to career education program, is actively supporting efforts across the country for members of the independent agency system to participate in National Job Shadow Day. Numerous InVEST students, agents, brokers, company leaders and other industry leaders are participating today. | | | | ALL IIABA NEWS AND PRESS RELEASES | | | | Subscribe to Insurance News & Views You can subscribe to Insurance News & Views, IIABA's weekly member email newsletter. This informative publication contains the latest industry and national association news and is delivered to your desktop every Thursday. You must be an owner or employee of an IIABA member agency to subscribe. | | |
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