The Professional Insurance Agents of New York State Inc. announced that it is seeking nominations for the Arthur I. Moll and Bernard I. Kozel Memorial Scholarships. The deadline for nominations is Friday, Dec. 12, 2003.
“Selected individuals will receive tuition to two Certified Insurance Service Representative seminars conducted by PIANY,” said the announcement. Arthur I. Moll was a past president of PIANY and PIA National. Bernard I. Kozel was a longtime member of the insurance profession.
“The CISR, developed by the Society of CISR, is a nationally recognized designation program for students who are committed to their continuing education and career growth,” stated PIANY president T.J. Derella. “This program is designed to help customer service representatives become more professional, productive and profitable.”
To qualify an applicant must have less than five years’ experience in the insurance industry and be employed on a full-time basis by a member of PIANY. The awards will be presented to the recipients during PIANY’s 2004 Metro Regional Awareness Program in January.
“If you know someone who would be a solid candidate, contact the Education Department at (800) 424-4244 for a nomination form. Or logon to PIANY’s award-winning Web site and type EC10024 for quick access through Quick-Link,” the announcement concluded.


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