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Weekly Dispatch: July 17, 2025

Weekly Dispatch: July 17, 2025

NAIC issues its 2023 auto insurance report. New report finds insured hurricane loses increase by 50% under a two degrees Celsius warming scenario. Connecticut activates extreme hot weather protocols. Flash floods hit New Jersey, New York and Vermont. 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.

Turning honest feedback into agency growth

Turning honest feedback into agency growth

Answer this one honestly: Does your agency actively collect and act on feedback from customers and employees? If the answer is no, you’re not alone. Some independent agents gather enormous volumes of feedback, but they fail to follow through. Others shy away from...

Weekly Dispatch: July 10, 2025

Weekly Dispatch: July 10, 2025

California and Texas hit by costly, deadly natural disasters. PIA priorities passed in budget reconciliation bill. Connecticut Insurance Department issues new bulletins: here’s how they may affect you. Registration is live for two NJYIP and NY-YIP events later this month. 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.

Financially preparing for a storm

Financially preparing for a storm

Living in a coastal community has many benefits that come with the ever-present threat of a hurricane causing significant damage to your property and community. However, homeowners can take steps to prepare their homes to withstand a storm. Investing in storm...

Weekly Dispatch: July 3, 2025

Weekly Dispatch: July 3, 2025

PIA wishes you a happy Independence Day. Erie insurance update: partial online access restored. Liberty Mutual places construction exclusions for New York insurance policies issued in Connecticut and New Jersey. The 2025 New York legislative session has concluded: which bills did not make it to the governor’s desk? 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.