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PIA of Washington — Professional Insurance Agents of Washington
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The Professional Insurance Agents Western Alliance is committed to giving Washington independent agents 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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Recent news and bulletins for Washington from the Western Alliance.
What's new in Washington - Week of August 17, 2026
Read more »What's New in Washington - Week of August 10, 2026
Read more »Washington State Primary Election Results - August 5th, 2026
Read more »Wildfire — Spokane, Washington’s & More Insurance Departments React
Read more »Washington Commissioner Kuderer Town Hall Meeting in Spokane August 5th
Read more »Challenges to Washington’s Millionaires Tax Measure
Read more »What's New in Washington - Week of August 3, 2026
Read more »What's New in Washington - Week of July 27, 2026
Read more »Thank you to our Associate Members who support the independent agency system in Washington
Industry News — Washington
Aggregated headlines from across the web, curated for Washington agents.
Washington climbs in CNBC’s Top States for Business ranking, but concerns about costs remain
CNBC’s latest America’s Top States for Business ranking placed Washington 11th in the nation, up three spots from last year when it ranked 14th.
NABIP makes recommendations for prescription drug affordability
The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals said it is ready to work with lawmakers to advance reforms that increase prescription drug affordability while strengthening Medicar…
Native businesses in WA face unique hurdles
While Washington is home to a relatively sizable population of Native peoples, a disproportionately small slice own employer businesses.
Join free screening of addiction treatment documentary Shuffle on Aug. 21 | Office of the Insurance Commissioner
Kuderer hosts movie viewing, Q&A with director to promote fraud awareness
Iran Threatens to Go on Offensive in Strait of Hormuz if Diplomacy Fails
Iran has decided to shift its policy from defensive to "fully offensive" due to the deadlock in efforts to agree a permanent end to its war with the
People Moves: IMA Appoints Schwartz New Leader for Washington Market
IMA Financial Group Inc. named Karen Schwartz as Washington market president. She leads IMA's Washington market strategy, focusing on strengthening
Insurers lose bid to blame utility for LA fires without trial
A recent report by the Los Angeles County Fire Department concluded electrical arcing events caused the 2025 Eaton Fire.
Washington University in St. Louis Sued for Retaliation
Washington University in St. Louis is being sued for allegedly violating federal law by firing an employee in retaliation for her opposition to race
OIC hosts monthly insurance claims workshop in Spokane for wildfire survivors | Office of the Insurance Commissioner
Insurance experts will help people who have experienced a loss and need to file claims.
WATCH: Striking workers add to deficit risk for Washington jobless fund
(The Center Square) - Through the first seven months of the year, the state of Washington has paid out more than $565,700 in unemployment insurance benefits to union workers who
Washington Arson Suspect Timed Fire for High Wind Day
The 37-year old man suspected of starting one of the fires burning around Spokane, Washington told a detective that he planned the arson attack for Sunday
Kuderer issues emergency order on prescriptions for fire survivors | Office of the Insurance Commissioner
Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer issued an emergency order on Thursday, Aug. 6, to allow the survivors of the state’s recent wildfires streamlined access to their prescription medications.