On the heels of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s State of the State address, where auto insurance reform took center stage, the state Legislature took steps to address the issue this week with the introduction of S.8905. This legislation, sponsored by Sen. Monica Martinez, D-4,...
AM Best found that property/casualty insurers have managed to improve underwriting and operating results despite strong headwinds. New Jersey’s Insurance Commissioner Justin Zimmerman assigned to NAIC 2026 committee as vice chair. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul addresses p/c sector concerns in State of the State address. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, advocacy updates, technical resources, accolades, education opportunities and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
PIANY knows how much effort insurance producers put into staying informed and compliant with insurance laws and regulations. Continuing education isn’t just a requirement—it’s a commitment to professionalism and client...
Property/casualty insurance rarely gets the spotlight in a governor’s State of the State address. Most years, it’s a footnote—if mentioned at all. However, this year is different. Gov. Kathy Hochul put home and auto insurance front and...
Developing a niche for your insurance agency works if you have relationships with enough insurance carriers that write a wide range of insurance policies to offer your clients choices to fit their unique needs. That is why it’s vital to have the right carrier...
PIA wishes you a happy new year! We look forward to our efforts in supporting independent insurance agents and consumers in 2026. Northeast slammed by winter weather—are you prepared for the rest of the season? WC loss cost rate decrease approved in Connecticut. WC rate level decrease approved in New Jersey. New York lawsuit-lending reform passed, officially enacted by Gov. Kathy Hochul. 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.
As the 2026 legislative session begins in Albany, PIANY is once again advancing practical, meaningful reforms to improve the state’s insurance environment. PIANY’s priorities this year reflect the challenges independent agents are seeing in real time—outdated...
The Connecticut Insurance Department approved the proposed workers’ compensation loss cost filing made by the National Council on Compensation Insurance, consisting of an overall 3.8% decrease. Also approved was an overall assigned-risk rate reduction of 0.4%. These...
The New Jersey Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau received approval from the Department of Banking and Insurance for a rate revision of -4.3%, effective Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, and applicable to new and renewal policies. The NJCRIB distributed Circular Letter...
It’s hard to believe it, but 2026 is just around the corner. A new year means new opportunities, but it’s important to look back at your accomplishments from the previous year. As an independent insurance agent, maybe this was going above and beyond for your clients...