Sandworms. You may not recognize one on sight, but your brain does. They’ve been a fixture of pop culture since Frank Herbet’s seminal 1965 novel, Dune. Star Wars. Beetlejuice. Men in Black. Gargantuan worms that burrow through the ground bind all these works of...
Gov. Kathy Hochul officially has signed bill A.10342 into law, expanding business interruption insurance coverage in New York state. The bill’s passage marks a significant step in redefining the scope of business interruption insurance by decoupling it from the...
The confusion surrounding supplemental spousal liability coverage in New York state, which began last year, has now been addressed. Gov. Kathy Hochul has officially signed legislation (A.9407-A/S.9021) into law, introducing important changes to SSL coverage in auto...
Homeowners in coastal regions of the United States face unique risks associated with the growing prevalence of hurricane and severe storm activity. Getting the right coverage plays a crucial role in protecting homeowners from the financial devastation caused by...
PIA National appoints Michael Skiados, MBA, CAE, as its CEO: here is what you need to know about him. Connecticut receives approval for a major disaster declaration due to historic rainfall and flooding in August. New Hampshire has joined a multistate effort in filing an amicus brief with the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in support of the state-based insurance agency. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, advocacy updates, technical resources, accolades, education opportunities, upcoming events and information you may have missed in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
PIA Northeast would like to congratulate the following individuals for winning the drawing from our recent PIA Northeast Company Representation Survey: David Gazaway Jr., Allied Insurance Agency Inc., Bow, N.H.; Tom Massotti, High Ridge Agency, Stamford, Conn.; John...
PIA National announced that it has named Michael Skiados, MBA, CAE, as CEO. He will join the organization on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. Skiados has more than 20 years of experience running membership, education, marketing and operations for a variety of large...
Independent insurance agents from across the country convened in Washington, D.C., Sept. 18-19 for the 2024 PIA National Federal Legislative Summit. With legislation impacting businesses and consumers at stake, agents met with members of Congress to ensure their...
With the digital marketing industry predicted to reach $807 billion by 2026, it has become a crucial aspect of modern business strategies due to its far-reaching impact and numerous advantages. In essence, digital marketing offers unparalleled opportunities for...
Last summer saw historic levels of rainfall and catastrophic floods: Are you talking with your clients about flood insurance? NAIC requests long-term NFIP reauthorization, program set to expire at the end of the month. PIANY’s latest advocacy campaign encourages members to talk to their clients about the windstorm trigger definition legislation. A Vermont audit finds that the state failed to complete many of its goals in its five-year hazard mitigation plan. 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.