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Weekly Dispatch: July 24, 2025

Weekly Dispatch: July 24, 2025

New report from identity theft nonprofit indicates an increase of data compromises in first half of 2025. The New Hampshire Insurance Department releases its latest homeowners insurance market report. The New York State Department of Financial Services approved a May application for an overall loss cost decrease of 13.2%. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, technical resources, education opportunities, upcoming events and information you may have missed in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.

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...