Gonzalez Named PIA President in Florida

The Professional Insurance Agents of Florida (PIA) announced that Sergio Gonzalez has been elected president of the 600-member trade association, effective Oct. 1, 2004.

Gonzalez is the president and owner of SG & Associates Insurance Brokers in Miami. He served as PIA’s vice president and as president-elect for the past two years, and has been actively involved in PIA’s Legislative Committee, serving as co-chair. He received the PIA President’s Award in early September 2003. PIA’s President’s Award is based on professional competence, high ethical standards, and overall contribution to the industry.

Gonzalez is a veteran of 40 years of industry service. His insurance career includes experience with the Florida Department of Revenue, work with the Sadu Insurance Agency, and the establishment of his own agency in 1983. He has been a member of the Latin American Insurance Agents, PIA of South Florida, and the National Association of Life Underwriters.

Mark O’Connell, executive vice president of PIA of Florida, said, “We are very impressed with Sergio Gonzalez’s involvement in our association to promote the insurance industry and helping to generate more open markets. He has been instrumental in the growth of our association and we see his presidency as furthering the industry even more.”