Jason Bartow has been re-elected president of the Professional Insurance Agents of New York State for the 2026-27 term.
PIA New York confirmed the appointment at its annual business meeting on Sept. 9, 2026. Bartow, based in Dix Hills, New York, serves as commercial lines executive vice president at Eugene A. Bartow Insurance Agency Inc. and Jebb Brokerage Inc.
His latest appointment extends a long period in PIA New York leadership. Bartow first served as treasurer in 2021-22, followed by vice president in 2022-23 and first vice president in 2023-24. He became president-elect for 2024-25 before beginning his first presidential term in 2025-26.
Bartow has served across most of the association’s committees. He currently works as co-chairperson of the PIA Northeast Regional Carrier Program and treasurer of the Agency Advocacy Coalition.
He also serves as executive chairperson of PIANY’s Executive/Budget & Finance Committee. His ex-officio responsibilities cover several other committees dealing with agency operations, carrier relations and industry affairs.
Bartow also participates in committees focused on education and conferences, government affairs and membership outreach. He remains involved with the nominations committee as well.
Before taking senior roles at PIANY, Bartow served as president of New York Young Insurance Professionals. He continues to participate in the organisation as a past president.
NY-YIP presented Bartow with its Distinguished Service award in 2018. The award recognises members for professional standards and service to the organisation.
He previously received the group’s Volunteer of the Year award in 2013. NY-YIP gives the award to members who contribute personal time to its events and programmes.
PIA New York elected a wider group of officers during the same annual meeting. Ed Chadwick of Buffalo became president-elect for the 2026-27 term.
- Chadwick works for Jencap Specialty Insurance Services in Buffalo. Michael Loguercio Jr. of Ridge was elected vice president and works as a producer for BELFOR Property Restoration in Middle Island.
- Jorge Hernandez of Merrick also became vice president. He owns North Franklin Brokerage Inc. in Hempstead.
- Eric Cohen of Fairlawn, New Jersey, was elected another vice president. Cohen serves as CEO and managing director of Benefit Quest Inc./Eric Cohen Insurance in New York City.
- Peter Buccinna of Glenmont was elected treasurer. He works as New York regional leader for XS Brokers in Quincy, Massachusetts.
- Justin Fries of Roslyn was elected secretary. Fries owns Garber, Atlas, Fries & Associates in Oceanside.
- Richard Andrews will serve as immediate past president. He is owner and principal of Andrews Agency in Ithaca.
PIA New York represents independent insurance agents across the state. The association provides professional education, member information, advocacy services and business resources for independent agencies.
