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PIA of Idaho — Professional Insurance Agents of Idaho
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The Professional Insurance Agents Western Alliance is committed to giving independent agents in Idaho 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.
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Idaho Earthquake Guide for Insurance Agents
A practical guide produced in partnership with CREW (Cascadia Region Earthquake Workgroup) for Idaho insurance agents — covering exposure, coverage gaps, and client conversation talking points.
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Idaho DOI Bulletin: New Minimum Interest Rate for Deferred Life Insurance and Annuity Surrender Payments
Read more »Idaho DOI Publishes Preliminary 2027 Qualified Health Plan Rates
Read more »Idaho DOI Bulletin: New Notice Periods for Commercial, Fire Policies
Read more »Idaho Clarifies Pediatric Dental EHB Rules for Individual and Small Group Plans
Read more »Idaho Clarifies When Carriers Must Accept Third-Party Premium Payments
Read more »Idaho: New Cancellation, Nonrenewal Notice Rules Take Effect January 2027
Read more »Department of Insurance is rescinding all Bulletins issued prior to July 1, 2016
Read more »Consumer Facing Wildfire Info Sheet for Idaho Agents
Read more »Thank you to our Associate Members who support the independent agency system in Idaho
Industry Headlines for Idaho
Aggregated headlines from across the web, curated for Idaho agents.
Idaho Department of Insurance Releases Final 2027 Premium Rates for Individual and Small Group Health Plans
The Idaho Department of Insurance has finalized 2027 premium rates for individual and small group health insurance plans. On average, premiums will increase by 12% in the individual market and 12%…
Idaho health care providers struggling to afford health insurance
Idaho health care providers struggle with rising health insurance premiums, forcing some to forgo coverage and pay out-of-pocket expenses.
Idaho healthcare providers struggling to afford health insurance
Joshua and Ashley Durham pay for health insurance benefits for one employee at their family practice clinic in Boise, Idaho. They have decided to go without medical coverage for themselves after th…
Retirement celebration scheduled today for CEO of Farm Bureau insurance
POCATELLO — When Phil Joslin joined Farm Bureau 40 years ago, it was out of necessity, a job that would allow him to continue his education at Idaho State University.
Farm Bureau Insurance finalizes Mountain West acquisition
Farm Bureau Insurance Company of Idaho has completed its acquisition of Mountain West Farm Bureau Insurance Company
Opinion: 'Medicare for all' would require massive tax increases
Progressives continue to advocate for some type of single-payer health care system in the United States. The euphemistic catchphrase is “Medicare for all,” which sounds like a simple expansion of
Blue Cross denies claims after Idaho school district refuses trust contract
A self-funded trust's $13 million shortfall has left employees of a major Idaho school district facing medical claim denials
DOI Fraud Unit Exposes Fake Invoice in Fire Claim
The Idaho Department of Insurance (DOI) announced today that Justin Tate, of Rupert, Idaho, has been convicted of felony insurance fraud following an investigation by the Department’s Fraud Unit. T…
Idaho Department of Insurance named rehabilitator for school benefit trust
The Idaho Department of Insurance has been appointed rehabilitator of the Idaho School Benefit Trust to oversee its operations and protect trust participants.
Viewpoint: Idaho Supreme Court Finds Minimum Limit UIM Coverage Illusory
I had a conversation the other day that brought an Idaho Supreme Court decision from 2022 to my attention. If you're interested, it's Pena v. Viking
Idaho Department of Insurance Appointed Rehabilitator for Idaho School Benefit Trust
On September 24, 2026, in the Fourth Judicial District Court, Ada County, an Order of Rehabilitation, case number VC01-26-17631, was issued appointing Director Dean Cameron of the Idaho Department…
Medicaid panel voices concerns as work to overhaul Idaho’s system continues
BOISE— The Idaho Legislature’ s Medicaid Review Panel met Thursday to discuss the state’ s overhaul of Medicaid. Preliminary stages for a competitive bidding process are slated to begin in the comi…