From the nineties to the present today, industrialized and developing countries have been living in an increasingly digitized world. Around every corner, in every store or home, there is a screen tapped directly to the internet and relaying information to its user....
Your association is excited to share two major victories for PIANY and New York’s insurance producers—both of which cleared the state Senate Insurance Committee unanimously this week. These wins reflect the strength of our advocacy and the value of your support. Now,...
PIANY set a goal at the beginning of the 2025 legislative session to advocate for common sense changes that would help insurance agents. The Association took a major step towards turning that goal into reality this week. PIANY-supported S.6122, which would allow...
In a unanimous vote, the New York state Senate Insurance Committee has advanced S.4157 , which would repeal the outdated anti-arson application requirement for property insurance policies in New York City. The vote marks a significant legislative victory for...
The PIANJ | PIANY Annual Conference is only a few weeks away: register now. Learn everything you need to know about lawsuit lending in New Jersey—and what PIANJ plans to do to stop it. New York state Assembly introduces bill that would unify insurance licensing without eliminating the agents or brokers roles. 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.
Beginning Thursday, May 1, 2025, the next wave of cyber security compliance requirements under the amended New York State Department of Financial Services’ regulation (23 NYCRR 500) will go into effect. These rules will apply differently depending on your exemption...
As the insurance marketplace in Connecticut continues to evolve, PIACT has received reports from members across the state of carriers discontinuing or substantially reducing writing certain lines of coverage. During this time, it’s vital that Connecticut...
For years, insurance professionals in New York state have juggled separate licenses to operate as agents and brokers—costly, time-consuming and often redundant. A new bill (A.8065), introduced in April 2025 by Assemblymember Pamela Hunter, D-128, aims to fix this...
PIA Northeast thanks all its members and volunteer boards for their tireless work and effort. Recent market conditions prompt opportunities in the surplus lines sector. PIANJ makes the push for comparative negligence protections for insurance producers. New York pushes for stronger discovery laws to counter organized retail theft. Vermont appoints new Department of Financial Regulation commissioner. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, advocacy updates, technical resources, accolades, education opportunities and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
Until recently, wildfires followed a seasonal pattern. Primarily, we saw dangerous wildfires spread through the summer and fall months, and then a cooler period during the winter and spring when businesses countrywide would have the opportunity to rebuild and recover....
