N.Y.: PIA-priority anti-arson bill passes the state Assembly

PIA-supported legislation (A.8831) that would repeal the outdated anti-arson application in New York City, was passed by the New York state Assembly (by a vote of 147-0) on March 25, 2024. The current anti-arson law In response to a surge in insurance fraud linked to...
Weekly Dispatch: March 28, 2024

Weekly Dispatch: March 28, 2024

News J.D. Power: Homeowners insurance property claims satisfaction hit seven-year low According to the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Property Claims Satisfaction Study, released on March 19, 2024, the increase of severe storms has led to a larger number of high-severity claims...

N.Y.: PIA-priority anti-arson bill passes the state Assembly

N.Y.: PIA-priority anti-arson bill passes the state Assembly

PIA-supported legislation (A.8831) that would repeal the outdated anti-arson application in New York City, was passed by the New York state Assembly (by a vote of 147-0) on March 25, 2024. The current anti-arson law In response to a surge in insurance fraud linked to...

Weekly Dispatch: March 21, 2024

Weekly Dispatch: March 21, 2024

The platform Sniffspot seems like a dream come true for suburban and urban dog owners, but how do users protect their property? Over $400,000 in grants have been released in Connecticut to support programs improving financial wellness for residents, with a priority on women and girls. New Jersey’s flood risk disclosure bill went into effect Wednesday. The PIA priority New York windstorm bill has passed the state Assembly. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, compliance issues, advocacy updates, education opportunities, upcoming events and information you may have missed in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.

Cyber series: Compliance for covered entities

Cyber series: Compliance for covered entities

Prior articles in the cyber series have concentrated on what it means to be a covered entity. This article discusses what covered entities must do to comply with New York’s cyber security regulation (23 NYCRR 500). Understanding covered entities Covered entities are...

PIANY-priority windstorm definition legislation passes state Assembly

PIANY-priority windstorm definition legislation passes state Assembly

The New York state Legislature may be right in the middle of budget negotiations, but the Assembly took a break from the budget to pass one of PIANY’s top legislative priorities for the 2024 legislative session. The Assembly passed A.2866—which requires the New York...

Maximizing professional success: Beyond skills and experience

Maximizing professional success: Beyond skills and experience

A degree and years of experience are great attributes when finding the dream job, but there’s more to the story. There are plenty of internal and external factors that can affect your career’s trajectory like confidence, soft skills, and a work-life balance. Let’s...

Weekly Dispatch: March 14, 2024

Weekly Dispatch: March 14, 2024

FEMA bolsters reinsurance by moving $575 million in flood risk to capital markets. New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu signs a new bill that will protect consumer data. New York City-based members of the New York state Legislature propose new e-bike legislation. Vermont has received a disaster declaration for December flooding. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, compliance issues, advocacy updates, technical resources, accolades, education opportunities, upcoming events and information you may have missed in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.