Weekly Dispatch: June 1, 2023
Hurricane season starts today: ‘Near-normal’ hurricane season predicted. PIA Northeast members meet with their legislators in Washington, D.C., to discuss federal-level insurance issues. Connecticut’s minimum wage is scheduled to increase to $15/hour today. And, the deadline to renew corporate licenses in New York state is approaching, PIA has classes that qualify for the CE credits you may need. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, compliance issues, advocacy updates, technical resources, education opportunities, and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
How insurance agents can leverage positive reviews, recover from negative ones
If you want to know how a business is really doing, look at its reviews. You’ll discover honest thoughts from customers about their experiences. People trust and seek out reviews because they’re from real people. So, it’s natural for businesses to want solely positive...
PIA Northeast members went to D.C.
Hundreds of PIA members from across the country descended on our nation’s capital to participate in the 2023 PIA National Advocacy May 9-10. PIA members visited the offices of their congressional representatives to inform them of the firsthand effects that proposed...
Weekly Dispatch: May 25, 2023
PIA-supported FIO repeal bill introduced in U.S. Senate. IIHS, Consumer Reports update teen vehicle recommendations for 2023. NHID Commissioner Christopher Nicolopoulos to step down. Hyundai and Kia settle class-action lawsuits. In New Jersey, a federal court puts a hold on insurance mandate to carry firearms. And, PIANY-priority ‘bait and switch’ bill reported out of state Senate Insurance Committee. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, advocacy updates, and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
N.J.: Federal court puts a hold on insurance mandate to carry firearms
The United States District Court for The District of New Jersey issued a decision on May 16, 2023, that will—at least temporarily—suspend enforcement of an insurance requirement for those applying for a firearm-carry permit for in the state. The case of...
A Day on the Hill: N.Y. state legislators meet with PIWA members to discuss E&S market, bills
On May 9, 2023, PIWA held a series of advocacy meetings in the State Capitol and Legislative Office Building with legislators and key staff to highlight the importance of the excess-and-surplus-lines insurance market and to advocate for the passage of priority...
N.Y.: PIA-priority ‘bait and switch’ bill reported out of state Senate Insurance Committee
The colloquial term “bait and switch” is used to describe when an insurance company verifies an insurance applicant’s driving history after the applicant has paid the premium on a personal auto policy. Legislation that would ban this harmful practice passed the state...
Weekly Dispatch: May 18, 2023
Cannabis Safe Harbor legislation reintroduced in Congress. The Federal Emergency Management Agency paid almost $4 billion in insurable claims for damage caused by Hurricane Ian. In Connecticut, surplus-lines bill passes state House after PIACT advocates for changes. In New Jersey, Gov. Murphy conditionally vetoes bill that would require property sellers and landlords to notify buyers if property is in a FEMA-designated flood zone. N.H. Gov. Chris Sununu issues statement on the future of legalized marijuana use in the state. And, PIANY-priority windstorm definition bill passes state Assembly. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, advocacy updates, technical resources, education opportunities, and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
PIANY-priority windstorm definition bill passes Assembly
The New York Legislature certainly has been active on PIANY priority-issues. PIANY’s top priority photo inspection bill passed the Legislature late last month. This week, another PIANY priority passed the state Assembly, which deals specifically with windstorm...
PIACT priority: Surplus-lines bill passes state House
As the days tick by to the end of the Connecticut legislative session, PIACT has been advocating for passage of the association’s top priority, H.B.6621, which makes small, but important changes to the current process of placing risks in the nonadmitted marketplace....
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