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. Among PIA’s top issues were building support for the Ensuring Access to Risk Management Act, a bipartisan bill requiring USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) to reinstate the inflation adjustment for crop agents, and the inclusion of the legislation in the Farm Bill; the need for the long-term reauthorization and reform of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) prior to its scheduled expiration on Sept. 30, 2024; PIA-backed legislation to reform or repeal the Federal Insurance Office (FIO); and ensuring a carveout for the business of insurance in any legislation regulating data privacy.

Wisconsin Rep. Scott Fitzgerald is Named PIA’s 2024 Legislator of the Year

PIA’s 2024 Advocacy Day also included the presentation of the 2024 PIA Legislator of the Year Award to Rep. Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI). The Congressman graciously accepted the award in a presentation with members from PIA of Wisconsin and PIA National leadership.

PIA chose to honor Rep. Fitzgerald in recognition of his steadfast leadership in defending the state regulation of insurance through the Insurance Data Protection Act. PIA appreciates Rep. Fitzgerald for being a champion for independent agents, and we look forward to continuing to work with him to curtail the authority of the Federal Insurance Office. You can read PIA’s press release on its 2024 Legislator of the Year Award here.