Harvey A. Leff

Leff is a former president of Brooks of New York Inc., Brooklyn, N.Y. and has been a member of the Professional Insurance Agents of New York State Inc. since 1989. Active in the association, Leff served as a co-chair of the Metropolitan Regional Awareness Program and as a member of the Industry Liaison Committee. He was named honorary Vice President of the Membership Programs Committee. 

In his nearly 20 years with PIANY, Leff has received numerous accolades from the association including the: General Agent Executive of the Year (2005); Chairman of the Year Award (2002); ​Committee Chair of the Year Award, for his tireless efforts in support of the MetroRAP (1999); and Professional Agent of the Year  Award, for his contributions and commitment to the industry, his fellow agents, PIANY and his community (1995). Leff also was awarded the first Louis A. Morelli Award in 1994 for his dedication to advancing the association. 

Additionally, he received the PIANY Membership Sponsor of the Year Award in 1992 and 1993 for his outstanding commitment to the association and for voicing his strong beliefs of PIA membership to insurance professionals. 

In 2009, Leff received a presidential citation from PIANY for his ongoing efforts to help guide the association and implement programs to benefit its members. His work on PAINY's MetroRAP helped to lay the foundation for its success and he received a second presidential citation in 2012 for his work on that event.

Leff has been a leader in PIA National's efforts to engage carriers in its Branding Campaign, "Local agents serving Main Street America."

In other industry affairs, Leff was on the board of directors for the New York Auto Agents Alliance and a member of the Professional Insurance Wholesalers Association of New York State Inc. He served on the board of directors for the Council of Insurance Brokers of Greater New York Inc. Leff has been a member of the New York Insurance Association since 2009. He also was a member of the Advisory Council for the Excess Lines Association of New York. 

Leff also received a special plaque from PIA National in recognition of the 16 companies, the most companies brought on by a single individual nationwide, including bringing aboard the Local Agents Serving Main Street America branding campaign effort. The branding campaign avails PIA member agents to 250 print or broadcast ads, which sponsoring companies can support by allocating co-operative marketing funds for media buys or by placing company and agency logos on each ad.

In 2013, Leff received an award from the Fire Department of New York in appreciation of his generosity and support throughout the years. It was given by Captain Pete Archer and Engine Co. 279 and Ladder Co. 131; Red Hook, Brooklyn.

In 2012, he was honored by the Brooklyn Cyclones by throwing out the first ball during their game against the Hudson Valley Renegades.

Active in his community, Leff was a supporter of Greene County Womens' League Cancer Care and in 2002 he was presented with an award for his outstanding work on behalf of the organization. He also has volunteered for Special Olympics New York and the Breast Cancer Society. Leff is an honorary member of his local fire department. Leff also previously founded and was editor of Sacred Hearts St. Stephens newsletter.

Leff has been a resident of Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn for more than 30 years and a 25-year part time resident of Jewett, N.Y.