PIA Names Professional Agent Of The Year
The National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) has named Richard Savino its 2019 Professional Agent of the Year. Savino is the managing partner of New York-based Broadfield Group.
“This award is PIA’s highest honor,” said Dennis Kuhnke, PIA National president-elect. “Rich Savino has distinguished himself as a leader in the agency business, and in PIA.”
Savino has held all officer positions at PIA of New York, beginning as vice president in 2006 and serving as president in 2011-2012.
Savino specializes in the construction, building and remodeling industries, and oversees Broadfield’s construction practice. He is a sought-after spokesperson by local media and industry trade publications on issues related to the insurance industry.
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