Agency Web Sites from PIA & Emerald - NEW PIA MEMBER BENEFIT!
Cutting-edge web site technology tailored specifically for insurance agents. Now it's easy to have a good looking and user-friendly website showcasing your agency. Click here to visit the PIA National web page about this program and to complete the online form so you can receive the PIA discount for your agency website. Click the banner below to learn more about this program and see a sample web site.
Alamo Rent a Car
Welcome to Alamo®. Where PIA members get unlimited mileage and year-round discounts of up to 20% off Alamo’s already great rates. Book with your travel agent or Alamo®. Be sure to request I.D. Number 93140 at the time of reservation. Call 1-800 GO ALAMO or click here to book online and see current specials available to PIA members. PIA Alamo Membership Discount Card (PDF file)
Discount applies to base rate only. Taxes (including GST/VAT), other governmentally-authorized or imposed surcharges, license recoupment/airtax recovery and concession recoupment fees, vehicle license fee, road fee, premium location charges, airport and airport facility fees, fuel, one-way rental charge and optional items are extra. Renter must meet standard age, driver and credit requirements (may vary by country). 24-Hour advance reservation required. May not be combined with other discounts. Availability is limited and good only at participating locations. Subject to change without notice. Blackout dates may apply.
Central Licensing Bureau
Central Licensing Bureau takes the hassle out of licensing so you can focus on selling insurance. Whether you operate in multiple states, maintain different types of licenses or have many agents in your firm, the Central Licensing Bureau can handle all aspects of your agent licensure needs. Their end-to-end system will ensure that nothing falls through the cracks. Call (501) 664-8044 or visit http://www.centrallicensingbureau.com/ and mention you are a PIA member to receive your PIA member discount. Learn More
Consumer Brochures
PIA has created a series of nine consumer information brochures designed to help you answer your clients' questions about insurance - what it is, what it does, and how you can help them make informed choices. Download an Order Form. Learn More
Courtesy Computer
Using online data backup and recovery offered by Courtesy Computers, the insurance agency specialists, PIA members can use their agency’s Internet connection to backup their agency’s critical files to a secure remote location, from anywhere in America. Get Started Now Learn More
Data Protective Services
Laptop Protective Services is now Data Protective Services! DPS helps agencies take a proactive stance in managing their data security risk by allowing agencies to audit files on agency computers, monitor compliance with your agency’s data security policy, and take action based on the results of monitoring and audits…even remotely “lock down” any computer. Learn More
Free Subscriptions -- New subscription available!
PIA is pleased to announce that all PIA members are now entitled to receive free subscriptions to Rough Notes magazine and Steve Anderson’s TechTips email newsletter. Learn More
Mines Press Print Products
To many in the insurance industry, Mines Press means printing. To PIA members, Mines Press means savings. Thanks to an agreement forged between Mines Press and PIA, a Mines Press catalogue full of discounts is sent directly to members' doors each autumn. By taking advantage of these special offers, members can receive from ten percent to fifty percent off already low prices on an assortment of printed products. Call (800) 447-6788 or visit www.minespress.com. Learn More
OMNIA Employee Profiling
The OMNIA Profile® enables you to take the guesswork out of personnel decisions. Whether you are hiring a new employee, deciding on future roles for current employees, team building or creating a succession plan for your business, OMNIA can help. PIA members receive a free OMNIA Profile® when they start to use Omnia's services. Contact Carletta Neal at (800) 525-7117, extension 1226 or CNeal@omniagroup.com or visit www.omniagroup.com and tell them you're a PIA member. Learn More
On-Line CE & Skills Courses
PIA is the insurance industry's unquestioned leader in providing education courses to help professionals maintain their competitive edge and licenses. PIA National has an online education program including CE and professional skills courses that is just one of many educational opportunities available to insurance professionals and is not available in all states. For other educational programming, including designation programs such as CIC, CISR, and CPSR, please contact your local PIA affiliate. To see if your state is participating in this online program and to take a course, please visit the Education Home Page and click on one of the course links to view a map of participating states.
PIA Main Street Logo Wear & Gear
Now Main Street agents can dress the part! In tandem with the new PIA Branding Program, PIA National has launched an online store where PIA members and affiliates can purchase shirts, jackets, mugs and more emblazoned with the new PIA Main Street Logo featuring PIA’s new tagline, Local Agents Serving Main Street America (SM). Visit the online store now.
Rough Notes Producer OnLine (formerly Rough Notes Agency OnLine)
PIA has negotiated a special agreement with The Rough Notes Company (publisher of Rough Notes magazine) to make new subscriptions for The Rough Notes Producer OnLine suite of products available to PIA members at a exceptionally discounted cost of $400 annually, with guaranteed renewal at the same rate for three years. This special arrangement pricing for PIA members is a dramatic reduction from the regular list price of $1,600 with an annual renewal rate of $750 for The Producer OnLine package. Learn More
Sircon’s Producer Workbench
Every agent knows that producer licensing is a time consuming and expensive process for their agencies. PIA has teamed up with Sircon, the industry leader in providing compliance services, to help solve both of these problems. Using Sircon, you can meet your licensing and renewal needs both quickly and easily on the web. PIA members receive an exclusive PIA member-only 15% discount on all of Sircon’s licensing and compliance services. To help introduce non-members to the many benefits of PIA membership, we have negotiated a 5% discount for non-members. (Please note: discounts apply to the fee Sircon charges for using their internet system, not the charges set by individual states for licensing/renewal.) Learn more and get started now!
United Parcel Service (UPS)
If you think you can't avoid high costs when shipping documents overnight, think again! UPS offers PIA members special discounts on overnight shipments when shipping through your agency's UPS account. All shipments include UPS tracking service so you know when your package arrives. Call the UPS Association Program department at (800) 325-7000 and identify yourself as a member of the "National Association of Professional Insurance Agents." If they ask, our “Bid Number" is CP990007896. They will assist you in opening an account and will send you a starter kit. If you already have an open account with UPS, you may call the 800 number above or speak with your current account representative who can assist you in enrolling in the Association Program. Learn More