In this episode of Insurance Town, Mayor Heath Shearon sits down with his good friend and insurance powerhouse, Ariel Rivera, the newly appointed President of PIA National. Ariel shares his journey, the responsibilities of his new role, and how he’s embracing the challenges of leadership in the independent insurance world.

Episode Highlights:
✅ Ariel’s Journey to Leadership – From starting in the industry to becoming the youngest-ever PIA National President, Ariel reflects on his path and what drives his passion for the independent agency space.

✅ What PIA Does for Agents – Ariel breaks down the advocacy, education, and networking opportunities PIA provides, and why agents need to be engaged to reap the full benefits.

✅ Hard Market Realities – Ariel and Heath discuss the ongoing hard market, its impact on independent agents, and what agents can do to navigate these challenging times.

✅ Advocacy Matters – Hear Ariel’s firsthand experience testifying before Congress about flood insurance reform, and why agents need to be aware of legislative issues affecting the industry.

✅ Cyber Insurance & RGS – Ariel shares his work with RGS, helping agencies provide cyber coverage solutions in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

✅ Stronger Together – The importance of unity and collaboration in the insurance space, and how the PIA is growing stronger through collective action and support.

Heath and Ariel bring the energy, passion, and love for the industry in this episode—one you don’t want to miss!

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