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PIA of Washington — Professional Insurance Agents of Washington
Local Agents Serving Main Street America™
The Professional Insurance Agents Western Alliance is committed to giving Washington independent agents 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.
Thank you to our Washington Sterling Partners.
These exceptional companies share our commitment to the Independent Agency System.
CE classes approved in Washington
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Recent news and bulletins for Washington from the Western Alliance.
Washington & California Voters to Decide about Taxing Millionaires & Billionaires
Read more »Washington’s Millionaires Tax Repeal Push — It’s Ballot Bound
Read more »Update: Washington’s Millionaires Tax — A Prominent Democrat Criticizing Democrats
Read more »Opponents of Washington’s Millionaires Tax Want the Issue on the November Ballot
Read more »Does a Tax like the Washington Millionaires Tax Drive Business out of a State?
Read more »Washington Supreme Court Says No to Millionaires Tax Ballot Bid
Read more »Pushback — Washington’s New Millionaire Income Tax
Read more »Washington’s Millionaires’ Tax Signed into Law
Read more »Thank you to our Associate Members who support the independent agency system in Washington
Industry News — Washington
Aggregated headlines from across the web, curated for Washington agents.
Wildfire readiness is a development issue in Washington
Wildfire readiness is affecting project approvals, infrastructure planning, insurance availability, and ongoing risk management.
Iran Renews Attacks on Gulf States After Another Night of US Strikes
Iran launched more attacks on Washington's Gulf allies on Saturday after a seventh straight night of U.S. strikes targeting Iranian military sites
Homeowners of color pay higher insurance costs in WA, nationwide
Property owners in predominantly Black and Hispanic corners of the country pay higher home insurance premiums than those in mostly white areas, even when factoring for environmental risk, the Consu…
Homeowners of color pay higher insurance costs in WA, nationwide
New research finds a link between the cost of homeowners' insurance and the racial makeup of a neighborhood.
DC bill would cap liquor liability payouts at $500,000
The same bill also asks whether mandatory coverage could actually lower premiums
After Hormuz, Iran Turns to Red Sea Gateway as New Pressure Point
Having choked off shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, Iran is now signaling it could play its most dangerous card yet: using Yemen's Houthi allies to
Former Maryland police officer sentenced in auto insurance fraud conspiracy
In addition to his sentence, the judge ordered the defendant to pay $38,670 in restitution to USAA.
Why your health plan doesn’t cover GLP-1s, according to a top insurance exec
The corporations that pay for private employee health insurance are not ready to swallow the high costs of the enormously popular drugs, said the CEO of CVS Health.
Washington State to Increase Licensing Fees
The Washington State Department of Licensing announced it will adjust professional licensing fees starting Jan. 1, 2027, to cover rising administrative and compliance operating costs.
WATCH: Washington small businesses signal bleak outlook for growth, hiring
(The Center Square) - The National Federation of Independent Business released a Washington-specific version of its monthly Small Business Economic Trends report on Tuesday, which shows the region…
10 Trendy cities for renters during summer 2026
RentCafe: Renters are increasingly prioritizing value without sacrificing access to jobs and quality of life.
Iran Tells UN It Has Right to Control 'Parts' of Hormuz Strait
Iran told the United Nations' shipping agency that it has authority over parts of the Strait of Hormuz, the waterway that's a centerpiece of peace talks