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The Professional Insurance Agents Western Alliance is committed to giving independent agents in Montana 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 Montana from the Western Alliance.
Credit Scoring in Montana — Marriage Auto Insurance Discounts are Legal
Read more »CREW.org Earthquake Guides Expands to the PIA Western Alliance States of Montana, Idaho and Alaska
Read more »Montana Congressman Troy Downing — Let’s Beef Up State Insurance Regulation
Read more »PIA Western Alliance Announces New Partnership with Montana State Fund
Read more »PIA Montana 2025 Agent & Company Persons of the Year
Read more »PIA Montana’s Annual Conference — Still Time to Register & Go
Read more »PIA Montana’s Annual Conference — Time to Get Serious & Register
Read more »PIA Montana’s Annual Conference — Time to Get Serious & Register
Read more »Thank you to our Associate Members who support the independent agency system in Montana
Industry News — Montana
Aggregated headlines from across the web, curated for Montana agents.
Super El Niño Risk Tally: Wildfires, A 'Mini-Dust Bowl,' Flooding
What's being referred to as a super El Niño is now looking more than likely, and it brings with it increased wildfire risk in the West, drought and a
Google's YouTube Settles Case Over Social Media Harm to Children
Google's YouTube has settled a lawsuit brought by a minor who claimed the platform damaged his mental health, his lawyers said Tuesday, ahead of a second
Ship Insurers Set for Major Claims From Iran War, Allianz Says
The insurer didn't give a value of the potential hit, though it estimated that vessels and cargo with a combined value of $125 billion were trapped in the Persian Gulf.
Climate Stress Reshaping US Roofs, New Study Shows
Heat, humidity and extreme rainfall are shortening roof lifespans across the U.S., a new analysis shows. Nearmap, a property intelligence provider, issued
Why brokers are selling their employee benefits books
Inszone's latest Montana deal highlights growing rush for employee benefits brokerages
Trump Orders US to Speed Quantum Adoption, Boost Cyber Defenses
President Donald Trump signed executive orders June 22 aimed at accelerating quantum research, laying the groundwork for federal agencies to adopt the
Supreme Court Ends Suit Alleging Cisco Helped China Pursue Falun Gong
The U.S. Supreme Court further limited the reach of a federal law used to hold corporations liable for human rights abuses committed abroad, as it issued
FEMA Frees $15.4M for Flood, Earthquake and Wildfire Projects in California
The Federal Emergency Management Agency released federal funding for hazard mitigation projects in California to address flood, earthquake and wildfire
UK Tribunal Gives Go Ahead For $4B Lawsuit Against Apple Over iCloud Services
Britain's competition tribunal has approved a £3 billion ($4 billion) lawsuit against Apple over its iCloud storage service, consumer group Which? said on
Former Idaho Insurance Agent Pleads Guilty to Backdating Policy
A former Idaho insurance agent pled guilty to insurance fraud for backdating a policy. Stetzen Bailey, of Heyburn, a former Farm Bureau Insurance agent,
Driving an EV in These US States Saves the Most Money
Nearly $1,500 a year. That's roughly the fuel savings at the moment between a current gas car and the typical electric vehicle charged at a US home.
Firefighters in Europe Warn They're Ill-Prepared for a Bad Wildfire Season
Europe is facing another summer of intense wildfires, but firefighters who will be on the frontline warn that they're entering the season under-funded,