Weekly Industry News

PIA Western Alliance knows you want to be the best in the field, and the best way to stay on top is to stay informed. PIA Weekly Industry News Brief is an informative e-news brief that delivers the most relevant industry content.

PIA Oregon Agent of the Year & Company Person of the Year

PIA Oregon/Idaho has awarded its 2023 agent of the year award at the annual PIA Oregon/Idaho conference. Wendy Abel Hatzel of the Abel Insurance Agency in Coos Bay, Newport, Florence and Gold Beach is the award recipient. The Agent of the Year Award is the PIA’s way of saying thank

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What Your Clients are Thinking — A Nationwide Survey

Nationwide’s 2023 Economic Impact survey is complete. It finds that a high percentage of Americans are very worried about the U.S. economy. Just 16% consider the U.S. economy is in good shape, and call it in good or excellent shape. That’s an 8-point drop from the September 2022 survey. Those

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Montana Governor Gianforte Vetoes Legislature Pay Raise

Some of us think government is too expensive. That also applies to the business of doing government. As most of us know, running a Legislature is expensive. And the longer a Legislature stays in session, the more expensive it becomes. That said, it’s not why Montana Governor Greg Gianforte vetoed

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