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PIA of Montana — Professional Insurance Agents of Montana
Local Agents Serving Main Street America™
The Professional Insurance Agents Western Alliance is committed to giving independent agents in Montana the tools, voice, and community they need to flourish. Through legislative advocacy, professional education, and meaningful industry connections, we work every day to protect and strengthen the independent agency system — because we don't just support the independent agent model, we believe in it.
Thank you to our Montana Sterling Partners.
These exceptional companies share our commitment to the Independent Agency System.
CE classes approved in Montana
18 upcoming classes eligible for CE credit in Montana.
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Montana Earthquake Guide for Insurance Agents
A practical guide produced in partnership with CREW (Cascadia Region Earthquake Workgroup) for Montana insurance agents — covering exposure, coverage gaps, and client conversation talking points.
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Industry Headlines for Montana
Aggregated headlines from across the web, curated for Montana agents.
PacificSource: Healthcare insurer to halt all business in Montana at the end of the year
The Oregon-based company says it will honor all existing plans through Dec. 31. That includes the 11,000 marketplace customers plus those on employer-provided plans and Medicare Advantage.
Tesla Drops 'Self-Driving' Branding to Appease Europe Regulators
Tesla Inc. is backing away from its Full Self-Driving branding to help secure approval for the driver-assistance system in Europe, distancing the company
Hurricane Isaias Reaches Category 3 as It Nears Florida, Alabama
The hurricane is expected to make landfall late Friday or early Saturday along the Alabama-Florida coast. Storm surge and tropical storm warnings extend west into Louisiana.
‘Downright unaffordable’: State employees in Montana to face higher healthcare costs
Nathan Betz, a probation officer in Helena, will owe $100 more each month to cover the cost of his healthcare provided by the state of Montana.
PG&E Warns of Possible Weekend Power Shutoffs Amid Windy California Weather
PG&E Corp. is warning that it may shut off power to some customers in northern California this weekend as dry winds elevate the risk of wildfires.
South Korean Banks Likely Hacked By China-Based Actor With AI Agent, CrowdStrike Says
The suspect behind recent cyberattacks at South Korean banks was likely a China-based 26-year-old who used a Chinese-developed AI agent and Anthropic's
Recovery Starts Before the Loss: What Claims Professionals Know About Severe Weather Preparedness
For years, the conversation around severe weather preparedness has focused on what happens before and during a storm: evacuation routes, emergency
Everest Names Mani Group Chief Claims Officer
Everest Group named Nandini Mani senior vice president and group chief claims officer. Mani succeeds Andrew McBride, who will retire after five years with
Montana Medicaid work requirements start today. Here’s what to know.
Montana is the second state to implement federally mandated work requirements, which went into effect on Wednesday. Advocates warn the state's system may buckle under the paperwork surge.
California Workers' Comp Combined Ratio Highest in More Than 20 Years
The projected combined ratio for California workers' compensation insurers reached 127% in 2025, the highest in more than 20 years, a new report shows.
AI Pricing Lawsuit Against McDonald's Raises New Antitrust Questions
A federal antitrust lawsuit against McDonald's this week claims the fast-food giant is using AI-powered tools to fix menu prices, marking the latest case