who we are
PIA is 60 years strong in providing optimal insurance solutions for businesses and individuals. With access to over 140 insurance partners, our customers benefit from a range of coverages to meet their unique insurance needs.
Our network of more than 310 affiliate agents throughout California and Nevada hold to these same high standards.
Every customer has diverse strategies and resources. We ensure you, our customer, receives a uniquely designed and cost-effective protection plan. Let our qualified experts go to work for You.
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INDUSTRY
Property Owners
Property insurance safeguards you and your investments from losses that arise—fire damage, loss of rental income, damage from a tenant, or legal fees. Be prepared for the unpredictable
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Restaurants
We’re at your service. Together, we’ll identify vulnerabilities and common liabilities to create an ideal coverage solution to keep your kitchen running smoothly, and customers raving
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RETAILERS
We offer top-notch coverage, from boutiques to e-commerce, and everything in between. We’ll help you stay protected from the unique demands of retail so you can focus on the bottom line
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Automotive Services
You provide specialty care, keeping engines humming and drivers safe on the road. Let us protect you with our business liability solutions and featured Garage keepers coverage
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Construction & Engineering
Think of us as your specialized subcontractor: You are the authority in your field, and we work for you to make sure you are protected from all types of contingencies
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Technology
You keep innovating while we provide solutions to protect your assets and mitigate the potential for loss and downtime. We’re your back end tech insurance partner
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Financial Services
Investment advice, money management, and market analysis is your expertise. Ours is helping you secure coverage for client services and confidentiality, which can never be compromised
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Professional Services
Your professional practice depends on your solid reputation, built on dependability, and expertise. PIA offers extensive coverage so you can focus on taking care of business without interruption
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Hospitality
Cozy B&B or resort getaways, PIA provides a complete suite of products and coverage designed for the hospitality industry, with special attention to the extra touches so you can rest easy
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Non-profits
As a nonprofit, you know the power of working together can make a real difference. Our goal is to take care of your insurance details, so you can focus on giving a helping hand
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Life Sciences
Biotechnology liabilities aren’t standardized, and neither are our solutions. We’ll work together on risk analysis to identify optimal coverage, protecting you from potential vulnerabilities
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Wholesalers
You know your niche. Your product is in demand. Customers know they come first. While you deal in quantity, we deal in quality—flexible and affordable insurance solutions to stay ahead.
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BUSINESS
- BONDS & SURETY
- COMMERCIAL AUTO
- CRIME
- CYBER LIABILITY
- D&O DIRECTORS & OFFICERS
- DATA BREACH
- E&O PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY
- EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
- EPLI EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES
- FIDUCIARY LIABILITY
- GENERAL LIABILITY
- LIFE & HEALTH
- PROPERTY
- UMBRELLA
- WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
PERSONAL
Leadership
Paul Hammack
President
Paul is an insurance expert with over 30 years experience in the industry. He started at PIA in junior high school and, after graduating college, began working full time at the agency. In addition to managing PIA, Paul is an acknowledged industry expert in commercial insurance, particularly small business and workers compensation insurance. He is a member of numerous insurance company advisory boards and actively advocates for the industry to leverage technology to the benefit of clients. Paul is also a certified continuing education instructor; he teaches and mentors agents at PIA in insurance practices, law and policy coverage to continually increase the quality of PIA’s agents’ knowledge so they can better serve clients.
Paula Hammack
Founder
A vanguard in the industry with over 50 years of insurance expertise, Paula established PIA with her husband Sterling in 1972. In 1985 Paula created the PIA affiliate program. Paula sits on various insurance company councils, authored insurance legislation, and has acted as a legislative analyst for the agents’ association. Paula's expertise has been highlighted in the media on home and earthquake insurance and stricter licensing and education requirements for agents. Paula has a degree in Languages from Manchester University, England; a polyglot in 5 languages. She regularly travels having visited over 100 countries with her children and grandchildren.We're Here to Help 
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Strength of Our Carrier Partnerships developed over 60 years.
As our company has grown and developed, the one area we have never had to worry about was adequate and appropriate insurance coverage. The (PIA) team proactively monitors our insurance needs and suggest suitable options as needed, always carefully considering the cost-benefit aspect, which is important for a company of our size.
JORDAN S.
CEO and Co-Founder (Anonymous)
I want to take this opportunity to thank PIA for the relationship we’ve had over the past 17 years. You run a first-class company and your honesty and integrity is something I wish we saw more of in the business world.
MARK B.
CEO and President (Anonymous)