PIA Connecticut Convention 2026: An exciting insurance experience for all
Over 300 insurance professionals gathered for the PIA Connecticut Convention at the Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, from March 19-20, to explore exciting insurance possibilities and make lifetime connections. Over the two-day event, attendees gained new insights...
Weekly Dispatch: March 26, 2026
Swiss Re published a new report that found that 92% of total global natural catastrophe insured losses were from wildfires, storms and floods. Agents from the Northeast enjoy another successful Connecticut Convention. New bill in New Jersey would, if passed, target premium increases in no-fault accidents. New York state law goes into effect—retail stores are required to accept cash. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, compliance, advocacy, technical resources, education opportunities, upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
Disasters beyond your homeowners/renters policy
Your homeowners or renters policy provides a variety of coverage for various perils—damage to the structure or your property or for liability. However, for other occurrences your homeowners policy has its limits. There are some disasters that you need separate...
N.Y.: Budget season—where things stand, and what it means for insurance agents
We are officially entering the final—and most consequential—phase of New York state’s budget season, when the governor, Assembly speaker and Senate majority leader sit down behind closed doors to hammer out a final agreement. At this point in the process, each of the...
N.J.: Bill targets premium increases after not-at-fault auto accidents
A newly introduced bill in Trenton is taking aim at a long-debated question in auto insurance: Whether drivers should see their premiums increase after an accident they didn’t cause. A-4570—sponsored by Assemblywomen Rosaura Bagolie, D-27, and Annette Quijano,...
Don’t let your property just wash away
Melting snow and spring rains can cause flooding—even in areas that aren’t prone to flood. Remember, even if you live in a “1-in-a-100-years” flood zone, this could be the year. You need to know: A standard homeowners policy will protect your home and your property in...
Weekly Dispatch: March 19, 2026
New funding for DHS proposed includes departments like TSA and FEMA, excluding department’s immigration umbrella agencies. Connecticut Convention is live—still time to register at the door. New Jersey presents Fiscal Year 2027 budget, emphasizes affordability. New York state was impacted by late snowstorms, rain and high winds. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, compliance, technical resources, education opportunities and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
Set sail with the right coverage for your boat
March is almost over, and the warm days of late spring and summer are just around the corner. Are you thinking of purchasing a boat to take advantage of beautiful weather days on the water? There are specific insurance questions you should answer before you sign on...
N.Y.: TED Part FF: Improve fraud reporting without compromising enforcement
In our ongoing series examining the insurance-related proposals in Gov. Kathy Hochul’s Executive Budget, we’ve explored measures aimed at transparency, mitigation and litigation reform. Now, we turn to Part FF—a proposal focused on a less visible, but critically...
How public speaking skills can boost your insurance business growth
Busy insurance agents across the Northeast and other small-business owners often carry a quiet communication skills gap: the product knowledge is solid, but the moment a pitch, networking introduction or client meeting turns formal, entrepreneur presentation anxiety...
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