InsBOSS Blasts Off at PIA NJ’s 2024 Annual Insurance Conference in Atlantic City
The Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) of New Jersey and New York recently concluded their Annual Insurance Conference at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. In line with our vision of bringing freedom to every life we touch, InsBOSS was able to join this 2-day insurance networking event from June 2 to 4, 2024.
Delivering on their theme of celebrating an out-of-this-world experience, this year’s annual insurance conference was truly a blast. Professional insurance agents from several big and independent agencies joined together to network and share industry guidance.
The PIA Organization also advocated for quality education by offering CE sessions ripe with experienced speakers and industry-level topics to boost professional insurance agents’ skill sets. Lastly, the trade show floor was buzzing with next-level service and product offerings where agents and brokers could network and connect during the insurance event.
In this blog post, we’ll recap all the key highlights of the event, explore how PIA as an organization can help you develop as an agent or a broker, and lastly, find out what insurance virtual assistants are.
Keep reading to learn how they can provide you with more free time to attend insurance conferences and insurance events to boost your knowledge of the insurance scene and grow your business along the way.
2024 Annual Insurance Conference Highlights
PIA NJ’s Annual Insurance Conference was packed with exciting activities, insightful education sessions, and plenty of opportunities to network and mingle with fellow insurance agents and brokers. Here’s a rundown of key highlights from the insurance event:
Day 1 – June 02, 2024 (Sunday)
- The first day of the trade show insurance event began with the exhibitors setting up and moving into the Etess Arena Function Hall.
- The insurance conference opened its first education session with a Seven-Ten Split Mock Trial: navigating agent errors and omissions by Utica Mutual.
- Insurance agents and brokers were given plenty of time to check out the booths of our sponsors and exhibitors during the networking reception at the Trade Show floor.
- The first day of the insurance event was capped off by the YIP Nite Cap Reception at Hard Rock Cafe Backstage with lively music.
- The first day of the trade show insurance event began with the exhibitors setting up and moving into the Etess Arena Function Hall.
Day 2 – June 03, 2024 (Monday)
- The second day of the insurance conference opened with the second education session about understanding and navigating the hard market of insurance.
- Several microsessions were also conducted by partner exhibitors at the Trade Show Area during the insurance event.
- The networking lunch was held in the afternoon with PIA National President, Richard Savino as the Masters of Ceremony and Chris Blackmore as the keynote speaker.
- Lunch was quickly followed by the third education session with the topic “unraveling the maze of coverage differences”.
- The second day of the insurance conference also marked the last day of the trade show insurance event with the exhibitor tear-down scheduled right after the wine and cheese reception.
- The activities concluded with a Nighttime Beach Party at the LandShark Grill featuring music from The GoodMan Fiske Band.
- The second day of the insurance conference opened with the second education session about understanding and navigating the hard market of insurance.
Day 3 – June 04, 2024 (Tuesday)
- The last day of the insurance event opened with the highly-anticipated NJYIP 40th Annual 5K Fun Run dedicated to the Special Olympics with over 80 runners contributing to this great cause.
- The last education session capped off the entire insurance conference and focused on the topic of Cyber Coverage Explained In Depth.
- The last day of the insurance event opened with the highly-anticipated NJYIP 40th Annual 5K Fun Run dedicated to the Special Olympics with over 80 runners contributing to this great cause.
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. PIA New Jersey & New York’s Annual Insurance Conference was held in Atlantic City, New jersey on June 02 until June 04, 2024.
(Photo credits: Ms. Emma Gallegos)
What is PIA?
The Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) of New York and New Jersey are groups that represent independent insurance agents and brokers who sell property and casualty insurance. These professional organizations have been around for nearly 75 years and all well-known sources of knowledge within the insurance industry. They give their members many services such as:
- assistance with law aspects of their business,
- insurance education and training,
- Networking opportunities with other professional insurance agents,
- Access to insurance products and trade show events.
The Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) also put together yearly insurance conferences and insurance events where people in the industry can get to know and share what they know. This year’s annual insurance conference was held at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
The Professional Insurance Agents of New York and New Jersey are part of a bigger insurance organization called the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA National). They have been helping insurance agents since 1939 succeed by giving them the tools and resources that they need. These include insurance conferences and insurance events where agents can learn about the latest trends and the best ways to do their jobs.
What is an Insurance Virtual Assistant?
Professional insurance agents are always on the lookout for ways to improve their insurance back-office. With the help of technology, service providers like InsBOSS are stepping up to deliver innovative insurance back-office solutions to help streamline your day-to-day tasks.
One such solution that has been gaining traction in the insurance industry is insurance virtual assistants. They are dependable remote staff who can handle up to 90% of insurance back office outsourcing tasks, allowing professional insurance agents to focus on what matters most: providing exceptional service to their customers.
So what exactly does an insurance virtual assistant do? In simple terms, they are highly skilled remote professionals who specialize in taking care of the administrative and support tasks that keep professional insurance agents running smoothly.
These insurance virtual assistants are well-versed in the complexities of the insurance industry. They can tackle a wide variety of insurance back office outsourcing tasks, from managing policies, managing books and invoices, providing customer service, and supporting telemarketing efforts.
Bringing Freedom To Every Life We Touch. InsBOSS Co-CEO Chris Gallegos and InsBOSS CCO Emma Gallegos at our PIA NJ Trade Show Booth.
(Photo credits: Ms. Emma Gallegos)
How Can Insurance Virtual Assistants Streamline Your Back Office?
But how can insurance virtual assistants benefit professional insurance agents?
First, they can boost efficiency. By handing off time-consuming insurance back office outsourcing tasks to an insurance virtual assistant, professional insurance agents can focus more on income-generating aspects of their business. Additionally, this increased efficiency leads to higher productivity and a healthier bottom line, which is often discussed at insurance events and insurance conferences.
Another significant advantage of hiring an insurance virtual assistant is cost savings. Employing a full-time, in-house employee can be expensive. Moreover, you have to consider their benefits, office space, and equipment. This is where insurance virtual assistants offer a cost-effective alternative for professional insurance agents. With VAs, you only pay for the hours worked and don’t have to worry about additional overhead costs.
Insurance virtual assistants also bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, which is invaluable for professional insurance agents. They are well-acquainted with industry-specific software, regulations, and best practices. This means that they can immediately contribute to the success of professional insurance agents, a benefit that is often highlighted at insurance events and insurance conferences.
In essence, insurance virtual assistants are revolutionizing the way professional insurance agents do business. By taking over the majority of insurance back office outsourcing tasks and providing specialized support. Also, insurance virtual assistants can help professional insurance agents work smarter, save more money, and deliver better customer service.
Hire a VA with InsBOSS
If you’re a professional insurance agent looking to streamline your operations and take your insurance business to new heights, it might be time to consider partnering with an insurance virtual assistant.
At InsBOSS, we believe in treating your business like it is our business. That’s why we put our heart and soul into every task we take on no matter how big or small. Our goal is to bring more freedom into your life by lightening your workload and helping you achieve your insurance business goals.
When you hire a VA with us, you’re getting the best in the business. InsBOSS insurance virtual assistants receive comprehensive training on the basics of the P&C insurance industry so that they are fit to help you with a range of back-office tasks. Plus, we offer flexible terms such as a part-time and full-time option depending on your unique needs.
But don’t just take our word for it! Professional insurance agents from all over the country have partnered with us and have seen incredible results. They’re getting more done in less time, and their businesses are thriving like never before. Many have even shared their success stories with us online, during interviews, and when we meet them at insurance conferences and events.
So, if you’re a professional insurance agent ready to free yourself from the constraints of your insurance back office, we’d love to chat about your business needs. Book a business consultation with us today, and we’ll work with you to create a customized plan that helps you achieve your goals and bring more freedom into your life.
