About PIMA





PIMA (the Professional Insurance Marketing Association) is a member-driven trade association focused exclusively on the group sponsored benefits market.



Whether they are involved in the business of creating, distributing, marketing or administering products for individuals or businesses, our members collaborate to help people achieve financial security and peace of mind. More than 100 companies – including the largest brokerage firms and largest insurance carriers in the world – belong to PIMA. Individuals include top executives from our Member organizations with expertise across all lines of insurance and financial services.

44

years in business

95+

semi-annual conferences

400+

members

120+

countries where members do business

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Our Vision

To close the gap on financial security for consumers and businesses, prepare the next generation of leaders, and generate sustainable growth for members and the industry.

Our Mission

To be the source for executive leaders in sponsored benefits distribution to:

  • Create business growth
  • Connect with thought leaders
  • Cultivate relationships

Main Reasons to Join PIMA

Networking

PIMA’s Advisory Forums and Semi-Annual Conferences provide an unparalleled peer networking & problem-solving group.

Staying in Trend

Among our membership, find dozens of Agency CEOs and senior management of leading financial services and insurance companies along with expert marketing partners—all in one place. Solidify relationships and find new ones— while staying abreast of market developments and our niche of the industry.

Regulatory Resource

Information, context, alerts, and occasional advocacy, on Regulatory and Legislative matters affecting our industry niche.

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Whom is PIMA for?

Distributors

A Distributor membership shall be available to any licensed insurance agency, broker or third party administrator; or other non-licensed entity that generates revenue by taking a portion of the value of each sales transaction.

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Product Providers

A Product Provider membership shall be available to any licensed insurance company, or other non-licensed entity, that generates revenue by creating products.


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Business Partners

A Business Partner membership shall be available to any entity that supplies services to Distributors and Product Providers.


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What Members Say About PIMA

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“Compared to larger conferences, PIMA has a different feel, because it is so focused on the industry niche.”

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By Andrew Kucheriavy,
CEO, Intechnic

“"I spend a lot of time speaking at and attending conferences. Without a doubt, PIMA has the highest concentration of decision makers—and opportunities to get deals done—than any other.”

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By Sam Fleet,
CEO, AmWins Group

PIMA convenes the leaders in the group sponsored benefits market

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PIMA History

1930

Postal Life Insurance Co of New York thrives on marketing to a targeted group of blue-collar workers and the concept of “Affinity Marketing” is born

1940

The concept of combining multiple employers to form an “Affinity Group” originates

1950

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) recognizes the viability of combining multiple employers

1960

Marketing life insurance to groups extends beyond employers to credit card holders, credit unions to department store credit card holders

1975

Professional Independent Mass-Marketing Administrators (PIMA) incorporates

1975

Holds its first meeting in Kansas City, MO

1987

President Gerald R. Ford joins PIMA at their Winter Conference

1992

Develops a position paper on national health care reform

1993

Extends its reach beyond life & health insurance to include property & casualty insurance and other payroll deducted offerings

1994

Meets with White House staff to discuss health care reform

1994

The membership elects its first female President

1995

Changes its name to Professional Insurance Mass-Marketing Association (PIMA)

1996

Provides full membership benefits to Companies & Business Partners becoming the first trade association to work with the entire ecosystem

1998

Changes its name to Professional Insurance Marketing Association (PIMA)

1999

Holds the first Technology & Tradeshow Conference in the market

2001

PIMA Headquarters relocates to Fort Worth, Texas

2003

The membership elects its first President from the Company Membership category

2004

The membership its first President from the Business Partner Membership elects category

2005

Hires a new Chief Staff Executive

2007

PIMA Headquarters relocates to Chicago, Illinois

2011

Launches Agency CEO Advisory Forums

2012

PIMA Membership exceeds $15 billion in affinity premium and 25+ million certificates in force

2015

Celebrates 40th Anniversary by unveiling the Affinity 2020 Report

2016

Creates “What Insurance Departments should know about Association Group Insurance Programs” for regulators

2018

Hires a new Chief Staff Executive

2019

Modifies the membership structure to provide full member benefits to all organizations in the group benefits market including non-insurance offerings

2019

Migrates name to PIMA to reflect membership is broader than insurance and marketing

Upcoming Events


  • PIMA Webinar--IP Targeting: How to Get Group Members to Engage with Sponsored Benefits

    Oct 24, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM (CT)
    Did you know that although 91% of consumers have health insurance, only 42% of those with employer-sponsored plans are confident in how their health insurance actually works (Source: Gartner)? Sam Meers, EVP of Health and Finance at Barkley, will be sharing the ins and outs on how to promote engagement with any sponsored benefit through IP targeting and geofencing. This simple, yet extremely effective technique already has a high success rate amongst carriers in the Kansas City area. Join us for this Webinar to see how you can make a change with your group members! Fee: There is no charge for voting and associate members; Non-members pay $49.

  • 2020 Industry Insights Conference

    Jan 23 - 26, (ET)
    January 23 - 26, 2020
    Palm Beach Gardens, FL, United States

Press Releases

PIMA Announces 2019 Board of Directors

Leadership

CHICAGO (February 21, 2019) – The PIMA membership elected its 2019 Board of Directors at its January Industry Insights Conference. The 2019 Board of Directors are: Executive Committee: President - David Armstrong (Sass Advisors) President-Elect - Liz Sheehan (Franklin Madison) Treasurer - Kevin ...

PIMA Announces 2019 Industry Insights Conference

Industry Trends

Accelerating Growth – PIMA’s 2019 Industry Insights Conference Growing During a Time of Transformation CHICAGO (October 31, 2018) – The Professional Insurance Marketing Association (PIMA) is excited to announce that registration is now open for its Industry Insights Conference. Join PIMA in Hollywood, ...

PIMA Announces 2019 Insights Awards Winners

Marketing

Chicago, IL (June 19, 2019) – The Professional Insurance Marketing Association (PIMA) announced the winners of its annual PIMA Insights Awards competition at the PIMA Consumer Insights Conference &Trade Show....

PIMA Announces 2018 Consumer Insights Conference

Industry Trends

Embrace the Transformation – PIMA’s 2018 Consumer Insights Conference & Trade Show Chicago, IL (April 5, 2018) – The Professional Insurance Marketing Association (PIMA) is excited to announce that registration is now open for this year’s conference and trade show. Join us at the Omni Interlocken ...

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