Message from Your President – June

Dear Pennsylvania NABIP members,

June Kicks Off with Momentum for Our Association

Summer is finally here, and we’re starting June with meaningful action as we head into our Pennsylvania Day‑on‑the‑Hill. Members of our association will be in Harrisburg for a full day of meetings, advocating for the interests of our members and the broader healthcare community.

We’ll begin with our annual legislative dinner with members of the PA House Insurance and Banking Committee. Because most healthcare‑related insurance legislation originates in this committee, these conversations are essential. Committee members rely heavily on organizations like ours to stay informed on the issues and understand the real‑world impact on consumers. This dinner allows our association to reinforce its position as a trusted, non‑partisan subject matter expert on healthcare topics — a role we take seriously and proudly.

Day‑on‑the‑Hill: Advocacy in Action

The Day‑on‑the‑Hill will include 12 meetings in the State Capitol with members of the PA Senate and key staffers. These discussions give us the opportunity to highlight the most pressing issues affecting Pennsylvanians and to share our top policy priorities. While legislation often moves slowly, our guidance ensures that when it does move, it moves with clarity, context, and a strong understanding of consumer impact. This day always serves as a reminder of the importance of our collective voice in shaping local government. Through our advocacy, we can positively influence not only our association’s constituents but the Commonwealth as a whole.

Announcing the 2026–2027 Emerging Leaders Program

I’m also pleased to introduce our 2026/2027 Emerging Leaders. This program has become best‑in‑class across NABIP, with chapters nationwide looking to Pennsylvania as the model for developing future leaders. See below for the Eastern and Western PA groups that include more than 40 members from across the state, representing brokers, carriers, and vendors. This diverse group reflects the strength of our industry and the value this program continues to deliver.

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Respectfully,

Matt Cuomo, PA-NABIP President
Vice President of Sales, VBA

EDUCATE

Provide our members with high quality educational resources and trainings to better equip them in a continually evolving marketplace and business climate

COMMUNICATE

Distribute a clearly defined message across all mediums

ADVOCATE

Continually articulate to the key stakeholders that can effect a change for the better to healthcare insurance, the role that we can play as individuals and as an organization