NU Online News Service, Jan. 5, 11:28 a.m.EST

The Young Insurance Professionals associations in Connecticut,New Jersey and New York states affiliated with the ProfessionalInsurance Agents have a new Web site.

The aim of the new site, www.younginsuranceprofessionals.org,is to "extend the reach of the associations by offering a moreattractive and contemporary, user-friendly format for sitevisitors," the associations said.

"The new YIP Web site reflects the modern approach the YoungInsurance Professionals are cultivating in their efforts to recruitmembers and generate excitement for the organization," explainedKim Voelker, director of the three-state Young InsuranceProfessionals associations, in a statement.

She called the site "more in step with the image and lifestyleof today's young agents in the insurance business."

PIA said the new site features a one-stop portal that serves asan access point for all three associations, creating a morecohesive experience for the YIPs in all three states. Additionally,the site features expanded content and media for members, with afocus on event information, photos and more from YIP-sponsoredprograms.

The three state organizations are dedicated to the professionaland personal growth of newcomers to the insurance industry and areaffiliated with the Professional Insurance Agents of New YorkState, New Jersey and Connecticut Inc.