The New Jersey Department of Labor is proposing a sweeping new rule that could disrupt how independent insurance agents do business fundamentally. The proposed regulation expands the ABC test—the legal standard used to determine whether a worker is an...
The war for talent isn’t slowing down. In fact, a recent Gallup study showed more than half of respondents are actively exploring new job opportunities. So, how do you retain top talent in a market in which employees are rethinking where, how and why they work? The answer lies in offering benefits that meet today’s expectations. Overall, employees tend to prioritize two things: health care and flexibility. However, a well-rounded benefits package also includes mental health, financial stability, time off and growth opportunities.
Planning for long-term care always has been one of the most emotionally complex and financially uncertain parts of preparing for retirement. Many families delay the conversation until they’re in crisis, often leaving limited options and a heavy burden on loved ones. But artificial intelligence is starting to change that, offering a smarter, more personalized way to think about long-term care planning, and providing independent agents with new tools to help their clients prepare with confidence.
In the world of insurance sales, few things surprise independent agents more than a commission chargeback—especially when it’s requested years after the original transaction. While these occurrences may seem arbitrary or unfair, they often are rooted in the fine print...
It’s always fun to go off-roading—especially on an all-terrain vehicle. Feeling the wind against your body, the power of the machine and breezing through the countryside or a designated trail makes for a fun afternoon, especially with fellow riders. However, when...
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.
In May, an application for an overall loss cost decrease of 13.2% was submitted to the New York State Department of Financial Services by the New York Compensation Insurance Rating Board. The NYDFS approved the application as filed with an effective date of Wednesday,...
Don’t get bugged driving up and down the same old strip. If your car has been featured in a Beach Boys’ song, it could be considered a classic car—provided it has its original design and specifications. This means you could be driving around in style this summer....
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.
Starting a business doesn’t just mean putting your name on the map. It means showing up with presence, not just signage. It means listening before speaking, giving before asking, and finding natural ways to embed your work into the rhythm of your local community. If...
