Weekly Dispatch: Feb. 19, 2026
FEMA impacted by DHS funding pause. Valuable education sessions at this year’s PIA Connecticut Convention: register today. Part BB in New York TED budget proposal could impose new requirements for independent insurance agent disclosures. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, advocacy, technical resources, education opportunities and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
Own the room: A first-time presentation guide
When you step onto the conference stage, you carry more than slides. You bring your reputation, credibility and future referrals with you. Your first presentation can feel like a proving ground—especially when peers, carriers and prospects are all listening at once....
N.Y.: Part BB: A once-in-a-generation opportunity to improve premium transparency
In PIANY’s recent overview of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s Transportation, Economic Development and Environmental Conservation (TED) budget proposals, we outlined several insurance-related measures that could affect the personal lines marketplace in New York state...
Rodents, insurance and you: how is your coverage?
Rodents—from squirrels to mice—can pose a threat to your house or car. By nesting near or in your home and car, rodents can damage your property over time. They can gnaw wires, insulation and anything else they can chew. If this happens … do you know how your...
Weekly Dispatch: Feb. 12, 2026
New study finds that wildfire smoke responsible for 24,100 deaths annually. Last call for 2026 PIACT Awards of Distinction: nominate someone today! In New Hampshire, a newly introduced bill would change state vehicle registration rules. Meet your friends and NJYIP at 2026 Spring Warm-Up Mixer. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, compliance, advocacy, technical resources, accolades, education opportunities, upcoming events and information you may have missed in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
Legislative priority for PIANJ: Step-down ban introduced in state Senate
State Senate President Nicholas P. Scutari, D-22, has introduced S-3187 in the 2026-27 legislative session—a bill that would finally put an end to step-down clauses in personal auto policies in New Jersey. For those of us who...
Trusted adviser or order taker? An agent’s standard of care, legal responsibility to clients
I find a great way to start an article is with a meandering hypothetical about ordering food at a restaurant. So, let’s get right to it: In a restaurant, you order a hamburger. The server nods, jots something down, and disappears into the kitchen. Twenty minutes...
N.H.: What introduced vehicle registration bill means for drivers, agents and insurers
New Hampshire has long taken a different approach to automobile insurance than most other states. While nearly every state requires drivers to carry auto insurance, New Hampshire instead relies on a financial responsibility system that typically...
Weekly Dispatch: Feb. 5, 2026
Winter Storm Fern estimated to cause $6.7 billion in insured losses. New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill nominates and appoints new officers and commissioners for state government offices. The New Hampshire Insurance Department announces key regulatory achievements made in 2025. PIANY’s MetroRAP 2026 is a major success. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, technical resources, accolades, education opportunities, upcoming events and information you may have missed in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
PIANY MetroRAP: For the MVPs
Over 400 insurance professionals braved polar cold to attend PIANY’s MetroRAP on Jan. 29, 2026, at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel. During the daylong event, attendees took advantage of networking opportunities and gained valuable insights about artificial...
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