PIIAC Agency Member Hub
Welcome to the PIIAC Family!
Follow this guide to ensure you’re maximizing the value of your PIIAC membership.
Questions? Email info@piiac.com and we will make sure you’re taken care of.
New Member Guide
Follow the steps below to make sure you’re accessing everything that your membership has to offer.
Step 1: Review the Welcome to PIIAC Slides
Learn all about your membership and the benefits that it includes.
Step 2: Get Your Logins
Log into PIIAC and Big I websites – review both sites to become familiar with member benefits.
Step 3: Create Your Institutes Account
Access your member-exclusive FREE CE and designation discounts.
Step 4: Check Out Your Benefits
After logging into the PIIAC website, check out this flyer for HR, legal, agency management, best practices, and more resources.
Step 5: Check Your Market Access Eligibility
PIIAC & ASC offer several market access points that will help any independent insurance agency grow to its fullest potential.
Step 6: Register for an Event
From CE opportunities to dynamic keynote speakers, trade shows, and unforgettable networking events, PIIAC hosts the best events in the industry.
Step 7: Download the Annual P&C Market Share Report
PIIAC has partnered with Real Insurance Solutions Consulting LLC to provide members a summary of the yearly CO P&C Insurance Marketplace.
Step 8: Sign up for a free E&O course
Approved for 3 PC CE credit in CO. Also approved for E&O Risk Management Credit with Westport and Utica.
Step 9: Follow PIIAC on social media
Keep up with PIIAC announcements, industry news, new classes, event updates, and more.
Step 10: Bookmark the PIIAC calendar
Stay up to date on our education offerings, networking events, and more.
Member Resources
& How to Access Them
Growing Your Agency
Market Access - 100% Commission
PIIAC members who write through the below carriers in our market access program receive 100% of the commission. That’s right — no split, no sharing, no hidden fees.
Participating Markets: AmTrust, Berkley Management Protection, CNA, Foremost, Hanover, Liberty Mutual, National General, Pinnacol, Progressive, SECURA Specialty, Travelers, The Hartford, United Fire Group.
Get Started/Check Your Eligibility HERE
All Markets
Markets through PIIAC & ASC
AmTrust, Berkley Management Protection, CNA, Coalition, Foremost, Hanover, HCIT, Liberty Mutual, National General, Pinnacol, Progressive, RLI, SECURA Specialty, Travelers, The Hartford, The Hartford Flood, United Fire Group.
Blue Alliance (Formerly Big “I” Markets)
PIIAC member agencies have access to Blue Alliance. Big “I” Alliance Blue is IIABA’s FREE online market access placement center program. We provide PIIAC members with access to specialty/niche coverages, program business and hard-to-find markets. The top tier carrier partners offer access to the products you need, with new carriers being added in response to member needs… Learn More
Events/Networking
InsurEXPO
Trade Show, Industry Updates, CE, and more.
Coming soon to piiac.com/the-2027-piiac-insurexpo/
Nabity Golf Tournament
Join us for a day of golf, networking, and some fun in the sun!
2027 Nabity Golf Tournament details coming soon…
Annual Dinner
Presenting PIIAC’s annual Awards, recognizing Board of Directors, inducting the newest Board of Directors, and more.
Save the Dates
PIIAC Calendar
Education
Agent Licensing
PIIAC has partnered with ExamFX to offer PIIAC members a discount on the ExamFX Video Study pre-licensing course. To get the discount, enter examfx@piiac.com as the manager’s email address during the registration process.
Continuing Education
PIIAC members have FREE access to live and on-demand webinars through The Institutes.
Designation Programs
20% discount on designation programs covering a wide range of insurance topics. All designation programs are online and self-paced.
New Hire Training
New to Insurance? We Can help you make a strong start. Explore the most popular introductory programs:
Webinar Wednesdays
A live webinar series featuring interactive CE courses led by experienced insurance instructors.
Earn Your AFIS
Build specialized expertise in farm and agribusiness insurance. The AFIS designation equips you to confidently protect agricultural operations and the communities that depend on them.
PIIAC Calendar
Bookmark the PIIAC calendar to keep an eye out on any future education offerings!
Protecting Your Agency
E&O Programs
When you know you have the best agency E&O protection, you can focus on growing your most important asset – your business.
To get an estimate: please email jessa@piiac.com
EPLI
PIIAC has a comprehensive, standalone EPLI product available through Philadelphia Insurance Companies.
How do I access coverage?
Download the application and send back to PIIAC at submissions@piiac.com.
Cyber Liability
As a member of PIIAC, we can help protect your agency with comprehensive cyber coverage.
How do I get Coverage?
Download the application and submit the one-page application to submisions@piiac.com.
FREE E&O Course
E&O-Customers First & How to Avoid Claims in Insurance
Approved for 3 PC CE credit in CO. Also approved for E&O Risk Management Credit with Westport and Utica. For all other E&O carriers, contact them to see if this course will qualify.
Current scheduled courses:
July 14, 2026
August 11, 2026
September 8, 2026
October 13, 2026
November 10, 2026
December 8, 2026
Resources
Marketing Tools
– TrustedChoice.com: PIIAC Members receive a free listing on TrustedChoice.com, an agency locator that helps consumers find and connect with a local independent agents.
– Marketing Reimbursement Plan: Trusted Choice will reimburse portions of expenses incurred by PIIAC members who have cobranded their advertising and marketing materials to include the Trusted Choice logo.
– Agency Nation: Agency Nation resources help push traditional insurance marketing into the past with insights, events and hands-on courses that get real results. Agency Nation will teach you how grow your business using digital marketing.
– Trusted Choice Brand Resources: As a member of PIIAC and IIABA, you have access to free, shareable marketing content. Trusted Choice has also created ad campaigns that can be customized for your agency.
– Levitate: Levitate powers relationships using the next big marketing movement…less marketing. Levitate can help you drive referrals and repeat business by keeping in touch with past clients and prospects. Tried-and tested, insurance industry email templates are built into the system to save you time and money. Levitate will sync with your email platform and AMS to ensure current contact information is maintained.
On-boarding with Levitate is free for PIIAC members.
Agency Consulting
PIIAC Consultants can help you with many different aspects of your business. Common objectives include developing a more focused strategy for increased sales and profits, improving business operations and efficiency, and implementing a clearly defined management strategy.
InsurTech
Catalyit: Catalyit’s simplified technology resource opens independent agents to a community where they can inspire, grow, and succeed.
Agency Compensation 360: In today’s talent-driven market, attracting and retaining top performers starts with knowing where you stand. This new, exclusive study gives you the data you need to compete smarter, hire faster, and build a stronger team.
Take the Assessment to access the report dashboard
DocuSign: DocuSign enables you to have your clients electronically sign documents from almost anywhere. Big “I” Members save up to 20% on DocuSign Products.
ACCORD Forms
PIIAC/Big ‘I’ Members with less than $50 million in annual revenue will receive a free EUL.
Hiring Services
– CareerPlug & WAHVE: Cutting edge tools to help any agency hire top performing staff.
– BBSI: PIIAC members receive a 15% discount on BBSI’s payroll, HR, risk, business consulting, and workers’ comp services.
Premium Financing
Agents can leverage IPFS to increase their revenue through financing opportunities. IPFS provides a comprehensive, free platform that manages ACH and credit card payments, including options for financing.
Contact:
Derek Bock, PIIAC IPFS Account Executive
derek.bock@ipfs.com
(602) 427-0749
Kayla Falter, District Sales Leader
kayla.falter@ipfs.com
(303) 818-5426
Market Share Reports
The P&C Colorado Marketplace reports provide a summary of the P&C insurance marketplace.
The 2026 Report
(PIIAC Login Required to access)
More PIIAC Agency Member Resources
See More Member Resources/Benefits HERE
Other
Social Media, Blogs, & Newsletter
Stay informed by reading our blog, following us on social media platforms and subscribing to receive our newsletter.
Advocacy & Lobbying
PIIAC’s Political Action Committee (PAC) and InsurPac (the National PAC) ensure the voice of the Independent Agent and the small businesses are heard and represented on a state and national level. PIIAC hosts biweekly update meetings during each Colorado Legislative Session. You can also find regularly updated resources regarding the CO as well as the National Session, and join the PIIAC Government Affairs Committee to stay in the loop.
Big “I” Resources
Big “I” Retirement MEP: Retirement plans that can be customized to fit the needs of your agency
Virtual University: Virtual University provides information on agency management and technical insurance issues.
Employee Benefits: Group Term Life, Group Long and Short Term Disability, Group Dental and Vision Insurance
InsurBanc: InsurBanc specializes in insurance agency financing.
Ask an Expert: When you have a tough question, our experts are here for you. Submit a new question or browse the research library.
Member Savings
Your Prices vs Retail Pricing
*Market Access, E&O Programs, Cyber Liability, Events/Networking, Agency Consulting, Premium Financing, InsurTech, Agent Licensing, New Hire Training, Social Media/Blogs/Newsletter, Advocacy/Lobbying, etc… CLICK HERE to explore more member benefits.
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