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Weekly Dispatch: June 12, 2025

by Matt McDonough | Jun 12, 2025 | Weekly Dispatch

PIANJ | PIANY Annual Conference a success: new officers for PIANJ and NJYIP installed. Erie Insurance hit by major network outage: no timeline for return present. Both chambers of the Connecticut General Assembly approved a bill for climate mitigation, bill being sent to governor for consideration. NHID issues bulletin regarding fraudulent producer practices, violations of state regulations. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, compliance issues, advocacy updates, technical resources, accolades and education opportunities in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.

New York Assembly unanimously passes CE carryover bill

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Jun 11, 2025 | Advocacy

In another win for PIANY and insurance professionals across New York state, the state Assembly unanimously passed a long-awaited bill, A.6652A/S.6122A, that would allow licensed insurance producers to carry over excess continuing-education credits into their next...

N.Y.: Major legislative milestone: Anti-arson repeal bill passes state Senate

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Jun 6, 2025 | Advocacy, Featured

The New York state Senate has passed S.4157—a bill that would repeal the longstanding anti-arson application requirement for property insurance in New York City. This marks the first time the legislation has cleared the Senate, representing a pivotal moment in PIANY’s...

Workplace violence prevention laws are expanding: Here’s what you need to know

by Dan Leporati | Jun 5, 2025 | General News

Workplace violence is no longer a background issue. It’s increasingly front and center in the national conversation. With frequent headlines about mass shootings and on-the-job assaults, the topic has garnered growing attention from the public and policymakers....

Weekly Dispatch: June 5, 2025

by Matt McDonough | Jun 5, 2025 | Weekly Dispatch

The PIANJ | PIANY Annual Conference at the Hard Rock Casino, Atlantic City, N.J., starts this Sunday—you still can register at the door. A runway at the Newark Liberty International Airport has finished renovations, but it still is experiencing staffing shortages and technical issues. A New York court has ruled that plaintiffs may pursue negligence claims against pet owners. 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.

Warm-weather working: how to be safe

by Jaye Czupryna | Jun 4, 2025 | Consumer-focused, Featured

If you work outside in the summer heat, it’s vital that you and your employees take care of yourselves to prevent heat rash, heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, sunburns and more. Here are some safety tips to protect yourself this summer: No. 1: Hydrate,...

Connecticut Senate passes PIACT-priority E&S reform legislation

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Jun 4, 2025 | Advocacy

In a major win for the insurance industry and Connecticut businesses, the state Senate passed H.B.6981, a top legislative priority for PIACT. This pivotal reform would eliminate the outdated requirement that brokers must obtain declinations from admitted insurers...

PIANJ advocacy win: Public hearing secured on threatening labor rule

by Shirley Albright, CPIA, CISR | Jun 3, 2025 | Advocacy

PIANJ previously alerted members to a deeply concerning regulatory proposal from the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. This proposal—N.J.A.C. 12:11—would dramatically expand the state’s interpretation of the “ABC test” for classifying...

N.Y. court expands liability for dog bites: What producers need to know

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Jun 2, 2025 | Featured, Technical

In a landmark decision with wide-ranging implications for dog bite claims and insurance liability, the New York Court of Appeals ruled in Flanders v. Goodfellow that plaintiffs may pursue negligence claims against pet owners, in addition to strict liability, for...

Flashy pitches: See through the tech pitch

by Brendan Mulcahy | May 30, 2025 | Agency Management, Featured

Independent insurance agents everywhere are hearing the same thing: Agencies that are not leveraging technology risk falling behind their competition. While true, the message fails to recognize how time-consuming and difficult it can be to choose the right tech...

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