The PIA Public Affairs Team puts your Agent Clout to work through our advocacy with the legislative and insurance regulatory divisions of our state government. Through continual government advocacy efforts, PIA keeps professional independent insurance agents informed and at the table when important insurance regulations and insurance policy measures are debated.

PIA of Ohio employs a full-time lobbyist who represents insurance agents by working with the Ohio Department of Insurance and with legislators at the Ohio Statehouse. In addition, the PIA Public Affairs Team keeps you informed about the issues that matter most to you and your professional insurance agency's business interests. Read the latest issue of ProAction to learn about recent government and industry news.

Part of PIA's success in keeping your Agent Clout strong is through the success of IMPACT, PIA's political action committee. IMPACT helps independent agents across the state have a voice in the political arena by supporting the election of sensible leaders who will listen to agent and industry concerns.

Learn more about IMPACT and how your contributions to IMPACT can help increase Agent Clout.


LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS NEWS

Sick Leave Proposal Sounds Appealing, But Don't Be Fooled About Its Consequences
Supporters who believe Ohio employers should be required to offer seven paid sick days per year are making significant headway in their effort to gather enough signatures to place the issue on the November ballot. Proponents of the union-led group have 90 days to collect 120,683 signatures of registered voters and submit the petitions to Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner for approval to place the measure on the ballot. To date, more than 100,000 signatures have reportedly been collected. Learn more.