The political wing of PIANY strengthens your association’s credibility as a serious political force in New York state elections.
Donor Profile
Jamie Ferris, CIC, AAI, CPIA, CRM
Q. What is your insurance origin story?
I’m a second-generation insurance agent. I started as the bookkeeper right out of high school, and worked part-time while I attended college. I became licensed during school and started full-time into the agency after graduation.
Q. What first sparked your interest in supporting the Agents Advocacy Coalition and its causes?
My work on the PIANY Government Affairs Committee and PIANY’s legislative efforts sparked my interest. I wanted to take a more active role in advocating for the issues that affect our industry.
Q. In your opinion, what are the most important issues or policies the Agents Advocacy Coalition is helping to support?
It wouldn’t do justice to the AAC and PIANY to single out just one or two issues. Instead, I’d say the AAC’s most vital role is supporting PIANY’s regulatory and legislative agenda. While that may seem like a broad answer, it’s important to recognize the unique nature of their fundraising and advocacy efforts.
As agents, we juggle countless responsibilities to keep our businesses running smoothly. Every day, we’re putting out small fires—like renewing licenses, handling expiring policies, or navigating changes in carrier underwriting. These day-to-day tasks leave us with little time, resources, or energy to tackle the larger industrywide issues that affect agents. That’s where the AAC and PIANY excel. With a small annual donation, I know I have experienced, professional advocates fighting the big fires that could threaten my agency and the industry at large.
Q. If you could give one piece of advice to potential new donors considering supporting the AAC, what would it be?
Get more involved. Go beyond just making a contribution. Help the association connect with local legislators—because your voice will make a difference.
Q. Lastly, can you give readers one book, movie, or show recommendation?
The new Shogun series is awesome.
Contact
Have questions or would like more information about AAC,
give us a call at (800) 424-4244 or email us at: govaffairs@pia.org
Incentives and Rewards
Club membership
Receives …
AAC CLUB
($1-99)
a thank-you letter, email signature, donor certificate, and listing in the yearly “thank you” magazine ad.
CENTURY CLUB
($100-249)
all AAC Club rewards
+ an AAC lapel pin.
CAPITOL CLUB
($250-499)
all Century Club rewards
+ an invitation to our annual PAC event at conference.
For every $250 above Capitol you give, you receive another ticket to the conference event: e.g., if you give $500, you receive 2 tickets, $750, 3 tickets, etc.
GOLD CLUB
($500-749)
all Capitol Club rewards
+ an AAC coffee mug.
DIAMOND CLUB
($750-999)
all Gold Club rewards
+ a handwritten thank-you note from Jeff Parmenter,
CEO, PIA Management Services.
PLATINUM CLUB
($1,000-2,499)
all Diamond Club rewards
+ an AAC hat, and a plaque to hang in your office.
Any Platinum donor giving between $2,000-2,499 also receives invites to video conferences with political updates from our PIA Northeast staff and PIANY lobbyists.
EXCELSIOR CLUB
($2,500-5,000)
all Platinum Club rewards
+ an AAC polo shirt.
Any Excelsior donor giving between $3,500-$4,999 also receives a call from Jeff Parmenter thanking you for your donation.
Any Excelsior donor giving the state maximum of $5,000 will also receive a special personalized plaque to hang in your office recognizing your donation.