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Weekly Dispatch: Dec. 12, 2024

Weekly Dispatch: Dec. 12, 2024

PIA issues a letter to Congress requesting NFIP reauthorization—how can independent agents help? Swiss Re: extreme weather insureds costs reach $135 billion this year. The New Hampshire Insurance Department issues its 173rd annual report highlighting its efforts in Fiscal Year 2024. A new law passes in New York state that lets workers file workers’ compensation for job-related stress. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, advocacy updates, technical resources, education opportunities and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.

NJYIP’s Holiday Social brings wintertime fun to New Jersey

NJYIP’s Holiday Social brings wintertime fun to New Jersey

Seasonal cheer was spread, ugly sweaters were worn, industry professionals were honored—the NJYIP Holiday Social was nothing short of a holly jolly success. This year, the social was held on Dec. 3, 2024, at The Horseshoe Tavern, in Morristown, N.J. Featured in the photo from left to right: NJYIP of the Year and Second NJYIP Vice President Walter Conroy of Liberty Insurance Associates; Cumberland Mutual Senior Marketing Executive Steve Fitzsimmons; and NJYIP President Tim Latimer of the JS Braddock Agency.

Weekly Dispatch: Dec. 5, 2024

Weekly Dispatch: Dec. 5, 2024

After many years of lobbying, PIANY’s windstorm bill is finally signed into law. Northeast hit by winter weather: are you and your clients ready? Temporary outdoor dining permissions made permanent in New Jersey. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, technical resources, accolades, education opportunities, upcoming events and information you may have missed in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.

Weekly Dispatch: Nov. 21, 2024

Weekly Dispatch: Nov. 21, 2024

Happy Thanksgiving! PIA Northeast thanks you for your support. The United States is facing widespread drought conditions—how is it affecting the states in PIA Northeast’s footprint? A Fifth Circuit judge strikes down Biden overtime pay rule. The NHID announces changes to the regulation of consumer guaranty contracts. PIANY priority legislation: Windstorm bill called to N.Y. governor’s desk. 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.