Last week, the NY-YIP hosted its annual Albany Fall Soiree. This soiree was held in downtown Albany, N.Y., at the City Beer Hall. [PHOTO CAPTION FOR PHOTO TO THE RIGHT: (L-R) Angela Temple, Hopmeier, Evans, Gage; Harriet Thomas, United States Liability Ins. Co.; Jack...
In the face of environmental challenges, businesses are responsible for reducing their carbon footprint. While the most emissions can be attributed to a small number of large corporations, the fact of the matter is that any business—big or small—contributes to waste,...
The implications of aging bridges and how the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will affect the insurance industry. More disaster relief for Connecticut and New York state. The NCCI workers’ compensation loss cost decrease of 5.6% approved by NHID for 2025. Register today for PIANJ’s 41st Golf Classic, and support Special Olympics New Jersey. And, PIANY elects new officers, honors Rogoff as Committee Chair of the Year (for the second time). Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, technical resources, accolades, education opportunities, and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
If science fiction has taught us anything, by 2024, we should have been cruising around in flying cars. Yet here we are, still relying on the same roads and bridges our ancestors built. While the dream of flying cars is still out of reach, one reality we must face is...
The stars of the insurance industry were out for the annual New Hampshire Symposium on the evening of Aug. 29, 2024. Thank you to the sponsors and attendees for making this event a success. PHOTO CAPTION: (L-R) Kevin Lasante and Cate Tanzer from Merchants Insurance Group, PIA National Director and PIANH past President Lyle Fulkerson and PIANH Secretary/Treasurer Casey Hadlock
The New Hampshire Insurance Department approved the original workers’ compensation voluntary loss cost filing made by the National Council on Compensation Insurance—consisting of an overall 5.6% decrease. These loss costs will take effect Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. For...
Main Street America exits personal-lines, shifts focus toward commercial-lines market. The National Flood Insurance Program is scheduled to expire at the end of the month. Register now for PIA’s Annual Leadership Conference & Advocacy Day. Connecticut and Vermont respond to recent flooding. New Hampshire creates a weather disaster response team. 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.
Millennials and Gen Z represent the largest generation in history, and both generations are a largely untapped market for the insurance industry. While the insurance world has been evolving, let’s face it, the processes can be clunky and cumbersome, which is not...
Launching a startup company without a budget is possible with the right approach. Accomplish your goals by choosing the right type of business, maximizing efficiency, and using innovative tactics to scale your business. Here are some tips to get you started. Getting...
Are your insureds ready for the new school year? Talk to them about cyberbullying coverage. Connecticut’s emergency declaration for this month’s flooding has been approved. PIANY continues to communicate with the DFS over carrier exits from the state. Vermont implements regulatory exemptions to boost affordable housing. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, compliance issues, advocacy updates, technical resources, accolades, education opportunities and upcoming events in the Weekly Dispatch.