PIA Washington & PIA Montana — Don’t Miss the Coming Events!

When the PIA Washington and PIA Montana do things, they go all out. The two must-attend events are coming soon. PIA Washington’s TOPGOLF event will be about a month from now on August 13th.

PIA Montana’s annual conference happens on October 9th and 10th at the Helena Colonial in Helena.

Here are 5 Reasons to Attend the TOPGOLF Event:

1.  Registration is FREE for PIA Members — an excellent enticement to become a member if you aren’t already.

2.  No surprise, golfing is fun and this new kind of golfing is challenging and lots of FUN

3.  As always, all PIA events stress networking with colleagues and exhibitors

4.  You can earn 3 Continuing Education credits

5.  Lastly, like all PIA events, this helps you stay current with what’s happening in the Insurance Industry

There’s lots more but those are five really great reasons. On to more detail:

FREE registration for PIA Members. $139 for non-members and this includes lunch, the general session, Topgolf and 2 drink tickets. Here’s the schedule:

Friday, August 15, 2025

9:30 am — Registration opens

10:00 am — the general session is a 3-hour CE course titled Wildfire Risks and Insurance Solutions: Tools and Tactics for Agents To Become A Trusted Advisor with Nick Lamparelli.

His class looks at increasingly unpredictable climate and how wildfire risk has become a critical concern for homeowners and businesses. This session will equip you with the essential tools and strategies to not only understand the growing threat of wildfires but also to effectively communicate that risk to clients and prospects.

You will learn how to leverage current events and wildfire trends to engage with your clients, offering them actionable solutions to protect their property and assets. This session will cover:

• Understanding wildfire risk and its implications on property values and insurance needs.
• Effective risk management strategies to help clients minimize their exposure to wildfire damage.
• How to communicate these risks and challenges to clients in a way that positions you as a trusted advisor.
• Navigating the complexities of wildfire insurance policies and exclusions, and ensuring clients are adequately covered.
• Gain practical insights into wildfire preparedness and discover how to build deeper relationships with your clients by providing them with the knowledge and tools they need to make informed insurance decisions. Equip yourself with the expertise to address the evolving landscape of wildfire risks and become the go-to insurance advisor in your community.

The class is good for 3 CE credits. Here is the schedule.

12:30 – 1:15 pm    The Awards Luncheon

1:15 – 2:15 pm      Highlighting our exhibitors

2:15-2:30 pm        The awarding of  prizes

2:30 – 4:30 pm      Golf Tournament (bar & snacks)

4:30 – 5:30 pm      Tournament Awards/Exhibitor Prize Drawing

REGISTER TO ATTEND HERE — https://bit.ly/3UqnuQs

The Montana conference will have CPIA designation classes 2 and 3, CE courses, plus networking with exhibitors and colleagues.

For early birds, there is a welcome reception at the hotel on October 8th. You will do dinner on your own.

Here’s the agenda: Thursday, October 8th

Registration and Breakfast with Exhibitors. 

Concurrent Sessions 9:00 am - 12:00 pm:

CPIA 2 - Implement for Success: 7 CE, MT - speaker, Ken Hauk

The CPIA classes focus on:

• tools for analyzing consumer needs
• risk identification techniques
• skills to assimilate information into coverage
• how to prepare a complete submission
• tips for preparing and presenting a proposal

By the way, earning the designation with PIA is easy. Attend 3 modules. That's it. We started with CPIA 1 last year and now are bringing CPIA 2 and 3 this year so you can earn the designation or you can take one of our webinars to complete the process. The best part?

There is no testing.

Anyone can attend CPIA and receive 7 CE Credits in Montana. Check here for the latest CE credit availability for your state and join us! Continuing Education By State for CPIA Seminars (aimssociety.org)

CE: - Are You Ready for the Next Disaster? The Answer is No! - This course will provide the necessary tools and training to navigate challenges with confidence. Discussion will center upon the interaction of the producer with both the insurance buying public and insurance companies and ensuring their clients who suffer a big loss understand and guide them through the recovery process. 3 CE MT - speaker, Kathy Fraley

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Awards Lunch: Take a break as we gather to recognize the best in the industry. If you haven't submitted your nomination, there is still time to do so. We want to hear from you!

Click here to nominate: https://bit.ly/40vnceC

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm: CPIA 2 - Implement for Success: Continued

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm: CE - Cover Your Assets: EPLI Edition - The course is designed to show how clients can easily get into trouble with questions, remarks, hiring, termination and various inappropriate behaviors not only for their agency but for their clients as well. Additional emphasis on understanding coverage issues, various endorsements and privacy concerns will be discussed protecting the clients and their customers. 3 CE MT - speaker, Kathy Fraley

4:00 pm -  6:00 pm: Reception with Exhibitors: Our vendors are available throughout the day. Stop by their display on breaks and after our day together.

Friday, October 10th:

Breakfast with Exhibitors.

Concurrent Sessions 9:00 am - 12:00 pm:

CPIA 3 - Sustain Success: 7 CE, MT - speaker, Ken Hauk

CE: - So You Have an E&O Claim? There is More to the Story - During the course of the study, specific exposure areas will be identified and related to the potential financial impact upon the agency. Available methods to reduce the risk of errors and omissions exposure will be examined. A brief scrutiny of the characteristics of Errors and Omissions policies and the impact of the characteristics upon Errors and Omissions claims payment will be discussed. 3 CE MT - speaker, Kathy Fraley

12:00 pm - 1:00 PM  Lunch

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm: CPIA 3 - Sustain Success: Continued

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm: CE - Cyber Insurance and the High Cost of Inaction - In efforts to keep up with cyber criminals and protect individuals and businesses from financial devastation, insurance companies are constantly evolving their Cyber insurance policies. This course reviews several of the latest updates to the standard Cyber insurance policy form created by the Insurance Services Office (ISO).  3 CE MT - speaker, Kathy Fraley

We always incorporate fun into program. It's easy to register too. Just click the link below to get started. We'll see you there!

REGISTER TO ATTEND HERE — https://bit.ly/3IElfX5

Book Your Room Here — https://bit.ly/3GYZv7Q

Questions? Contact Lisa Torres.  Email   or 888-246-4466 ext 118

By the way, there’s plenty of exhibit and sponsor spaces available. Click here to learn more: https://bit.ly/45cpx0Jf