It’s that time of the year when the kids head back to college. This year your child wants to take their vehicle back with them. “What could go wrong?” they ask, as you casually turn on “Animal House” and show them the scene where D-Day turns Flounder’s car from a...
The New York state Senate has issued a sweeping request for information on the state’s residential property insurance market—signaling the start of what could become a fast-moving legislative push to address skyrocketing premiums, shrinking availability and increasing...
Heatwave descends across the Northeast, prompting warning from states. Colorado State University issues a new report for the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane season: Tropical Storm Erin forms in the Atlantic Ocean. In New York state, the DFS adopts uniform hurricane definition in a victory for PIANY. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, compliance issues, advocacy updates, technical resources, education opportunities, upcoming events and information you may have missed in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
Can you believe it’s been just over a month since President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law on July 4? It practically shipped with fireworks—and for those of us in the insurance world, it brought more than a few sparks. Some were good, a...
The New Hampshire Insurance Department approved the original workers’ compensation voluntary loss cost filing made by the National Council on Compensation Insurance, consisting of an overall 6.1% decrease. These loss costs will take effect Jan. 1, 2026. The assigned...
Oh no, not the macaroni salad! Poisoning the guests at the BBQ you host seems like a nightmare, but you won’t have to worry if you plan ahead, and you make certain insurance and safety considerations prior to the event. Make sure to have homeowners or renters...
The New York State Department of Financial Services has finalized a regulation establishing a standardized definition of “hurricane” for homeowners insurance policies statewide—marking a significant win for consumer clarity and policy transparency. This action...
New bill introduced to Congress to examine wildfire risk in the country. Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance disclosed a June data breach in a filing with the California Attorney General’s office. PIANJ files comments to oppose the new ABC test rule that threatens the independent insurance agency system. New Jersey and New York rainfall prompts state of emergency declarations. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, advocacy updates, technical resources, education opportunities, upcoming events and information you may have missed in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
PIANJ has submitted formal comments in strong opposition to a proposed rule by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development that would expand the application of the ABC test for determining independent contractor status under state labor laws...
New England’s independent agents are experts at adapting to a playing field that’s constantly changing, and the current state of the market will surely test their resolve in months to come. As 2025 dawned, rates had stabilized in most lines, even if carrier appetite...
