Our Missions PIA National is dedicated to the growth and perpetuation of its members as business professionals who meet the needs of consumers by marketing insurance products and services.
TIP/PIA Texas is dedicated to promoting professionalism within the insurance industry to benefit the community.
History
1931 PIA National began as the National Association of Mutual Insurance Agents (NAMIA).
1940's Texas Association of Mutual Insurance Agents (TAMIA) was chartered by the National organization as the state affiliate. TAMIA changed it's name to Texas Insurance Counselors (TIC), and finally to Professional Insurance Agents of Texas (PIAT).
1980's NAMIA changed it's name to National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA National).
1993 PIAT merged with the Texas Association of Insurance Agents (TAIA) and disaffiliated with PIA National.
1995 Because agents wanted to remain part of PIA National and were proud to display the Professional Insurance Agent logo in their businesses, a newly chartered state affiliate emreged, known as Texas Insurance Professionals (TIP/PIA).
The acronyms you will see and hear as a member are PIA National and TIP/PIA Texas (State Affiliate), or simply PIA Texas.
Our Values PIA National and TIP/PIA Texas value integrity, innovation, responsibility, compassion and the courage of its convictions in all activities undertaken by the association. PIA National values a strong partnership relationship with its affiliates.
Our Vision PIA National and TIP/PIA Texas will be committed business advisors to the insurance industry, and will be recognized as leaders in providing innovative member services and information.
