Join the PIA Advisory Council Program

PIA hosts regional Advisory Council meetings twice a year for principals and/or owners of member agencies to discuss issues of common interest and concern. The council meetings are informal, round-table discussions at which members give their opinions on the industry's hottest issues; tell PIA what is important to agents in their area; influence the association's positions, programs and services; and network with peers.

Participation in PIA's Advisory Council program offers you the opportunity to:

What is an Advisory Council?

PIA's Advisory Councils are regionally focused groups of PIA members, volunteers and staff who get together informally to discuss issues affecting the insurance industry.

Why are Advisory Councils important?

Information from the Advisory Council meetings is shared with PIA's board and committee members, management and staff and provides valuable feedback to the association in shaping the future of the organization.

Council participation also may serve as a springboard to serving on the association's committees and board of directors for those seeking greater involvement in the governance of the association.

Feedback from past Advisory Council meetings has led to many of PIA's current products and services including PIA's human resources service, PIA HR Info Central, the Agency Staffing Assistance Program and the Take Back Personal Lines campaign.

What happens at an Advisory Council meeting?

Advisory Council members have the opportunity to engage in an informative discussion on what is happening in the insurance industry. This includes addressing issues on a national, state and local basis. Council members are provided with a brief agenda prior to the meetings outlining what topics are to be discussed and are given the opportunity to bring new topics to the group.