About Us
Nevada Independent Insurance Agents (NIIA)
The NIIA was formed in 1916 as an affiliate of the National Council of Insurance Federation, now The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA).
NIIA has Agency Members statewide representing over 2500 individual insurance agents/brokers, customer service representatives and other miscellaneous employees. NIIA excels in member services including, but not limited to, legislative advocacy, educational services, insurance products, technical resources and member communications.
Additionally, NIIA has Industry, Associate, and Associate Partners. These members cover the entire range of the insurance industry including insurance carriers, managing general agents, claims adjusters and others providing services to the insurance industry.
Staff Listing
Melissa Reed
Phone: 800-221-7917 EXT: 5409
Morgan Baitz
Phone: 703-706-5415
Christine M. Muñoz, CEBS®, CRPC®
Phone: 703-706-5466/800-848-4401 x 5466
April Pitz
Phone: 703-706-5360/800-848-4401 x 5360
Lyra Roberts
Phone: 703- 706-5376
Summer Cole
Phone: 703-706-5453
TO GIVE A FEW HIGHLIGHTS IN EACH AREA OF NIIA OPERATIONS
Association Activities
- Organizes an Annual Convention bringing members and other industry professionals together.
- Produces an Annual Trade Show with over 75 Exhibitors representing every aspect of our industry.
- A bi-monthly newsletter, “The Independent”, circulation of Independent agents and supporting partners.
- Our website, niia.org, the pathway to NIIA, IIABA and Trusted Choice programs and services.
- Maintenance of comprehensive database of all members, associate members, industry and legislative contacts.
- Statewide and national governmental advocacy.
- “Boots on the Ground” advocacy of Legislative activity both during and between Legislative Sessions.
- Service on the Insurance Commissioner’s Property/Casualty Advisory Committee, and other Division of Insurance Committees and Task Forces.
Member Insurance Programs
- Agents & Brokers Errors & Omissions Programs
- Employment Practices Liability Program
- Commercial Umbrella Program.
- Data Breach and Cyber products for NIIA Members and their insureds.
- RLI In-Home Business Package Program
- RLI Personal Umbrella Program
- E&O Programs for Life/Health Agents, Real Estate Professionals and Claims Adjusters
- HCIT Personal Lines DIC Program
- Big “I” Markets
- Trusted Choice.®
Education Programs
- Annual E&O Loss Control Seminars for insurance professionals.
- Weekly CE Webinars
- General education offerings that are relevant, current and cost effective.
- Agency Nation