On April 23, PIA National announced the winners of its Professional Agent of the Year and Young Insurance Professional of the Year awards. (Photo: PIA National)

Two insurance agents were recently honored by the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) for their commitment and service to the industry.

This year, the association's highest honor, the Professional Agent of the Year award, went to John Potthast, founder & president of Foundation Insurance Group in Falls Church, Virginia.

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Heather A. Turner

Heather A. Turner is the managing editor of ALM's NU Property & Casualty Group. She can be reached at [email protected].