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Weekly Dispatch: Sept. 25, 2025

by Matt McDonough | Sep 25, 2025 | Weekly Dispatch

PIA Northeast goes to Washington for Advocacy Day 2025. Connecticut Insurance Commissioner and NAIC Past President Andrew N. Mais testified on behalf of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Lyft fined $19.4 million in driver misclassification case. NJCRIB files 4.3% reduction in rates; revised New York workers’ compensation loss costs take effect Oct. 1, 2025. 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.

Tips for cleaning up household hazardous waste after a storm

by Matt McDonough | Sep 24, 2025 | Consumer-focused, Featured

Cleaning up your house or building after it has been damaged by a storm is not as simple as it may seem, but there are safety precautions you can observe to ensure the job goes smoothly after the storm. Before you even begin the clean-up process, always remember to...

To new heights: Effective strategies for growth

by Tammy Kohl & Doug Brown | Sep 22, 2025 | Agency Management

Is your client acquisition process passive—waiting for the phone to ring in hopes that new clients will find you? Do you have a proactive marketing strategy to consistently attract new clients and drive growth? When was the last time you reviewed your strategic...

Unlock opportunities: A primer of the E&S market for agents and clients

by Barbara Malkowski | Sep 19, 2025 | Agency Management

The excess and surplus lines insurance market provides specialized coverage for risks that have been declined, nonrenewed or that possess unique underwriting characteristics. Also known as surplus lines or the nonadmitted market, this sector caters to risks that...

PIA Northeast goes to Washington 2025: Advocates for agents, consumers at Capitol Hill

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Sep 18, 2025 | Advocacy, Featured

As autumn settles over Washington, D.C., the city stirs with crisp air and an unexpected display of cherry blossoms. Yet, it wasn’t the scenery that drew independent insurance agents from across the country to the capital on Sept. 17, 2025. Instead, these dedicated...

Weekly Dispatch: Sept. 18, 2025

by Jaye Czupryna | Sep 18, 2025 | Weekly Dispatch

A new report finds that E&S growth in the United States is slowing, but it remains strong. It is important to keep track of insurance carriers’ rating and PIA Northeast can make it easier for its members to do so. The Connecticut Supreme Court clarifies broker duties on nonrenewals. PIA Northeast explains how this ruling affects insurance producers in Connecticut and beyond. PIANJ pushes back on proposed ABC test rule that could shake up independent agencies. 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.

Multigenerational management skills: One-size-does-not-fit-all

by Jaye Czupryna | Sep 17, 2025 | Agency Management

Even though most of your employees should be in the baby boomer, Gen X and millennial generations, there could be members of the Silent Generation and Gen Z working together, too. This can be a good thing as cross-generational experience can be beneficial to problem...

Can your insurance company ‘blacklist’ certain car models?

by Matt McDonough | Sep 16, 2025 | Consumer-focused

A few years ago, easy hacks to steal certain Kia and Hyundai car models started appearing on social media. Subsequently, thefts of these cars became so common that a few larger insurance companies stopped writing new policies for them. This begs the question: Could...

PIANJ pushes back on proposed ABC test rule that could shake up independent agencies

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Sep 15, 2025 | Advocacy, Featured

PIANJ, along with a coalition of other insurance associations, sat down with legal counsel for Gov. Phil Murphy earlier this week, to raise serious concerns about a proposed regulation from the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The topic? A sweeping new rule that would redefine the ABC test used to determine whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor. And, if you’re an independent insurance agent in New Jersey—or anywhere in the Northeast—this one’s worth your attention. [PHOTO CAPTION: (L-R) David Pascrell, Gibbons P.C.; Dennis Cuccinelli, National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors; Gary La Spisa, Insurance Council of New Jersey; Mary Kay Roberts, Riker Danzig; PIANJ’s Brad Lachut; Roger Moore, NAIFA; and Vincent Ryan, American Council of Life Insurers.]

Conn. Supreme Court clarifies broker duties on nonrenewal: What producers need to know

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

In a significant decision for Connecticut insurance professionals, the Connecticut Supreme Court has clarified the obligations of insurance brokers regarding policy nonrenewal notifications. The ruling in Deer v. National General Insurance Co., offers new guidance on a question that has long vexed producers: What, if any, duty does a broker have to notify clients when their homeowners insurance policy is not renewed?

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