A few years ago, easy hacks to steal certain Kia and Hyundai car models started appearing on social media. Subsequently, thefts of these cars became so common that a few larger insurance companies stopped writing new policies for them. This begs the question: Could...
PIANJ, along with a coalition of other insurance associations, sat down with legal counsel for Gov. Phil Murphy earlier this week, to raise serious concerns about a proposed regulation from the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The topic? A sweeping new rule that would redefine the ABC test used to determine whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor. And, if you’re an independent insurance agent in New Jersey—or anywhere in the Northeast—this one’s worth your attention. [PHOTO CAPTION: (L-R) David Pascrell, Gibbons P.C.; Dennis Cuccinelli, National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors; Gary La Spisa, Insurance Council of New Jersey; Mary Kay Roberts, Riker Danzig; PIANJ’s Brad Lachut; Roger Moore, NAIFA; and Vincent Ryan, American Council of Life Insurers.]
In a significant decision for Connecticut insurance professionals, the Connecticut Supreme Court has clarified the obligations of insurance brokers regarding policy nonrenewal notifications. The ruling in Deer v. National General Insurance Co., offers new guidance on a question that has long vexed producers: What, if any, duty does a broker have to notify clients when their homeowners insurance policy is not renewed?
The Trump administration has dropped the government’s defense of the FTC’s noncompete ban. Connecticut adjusts its workers’ compensation disability benefits for Oct. 1, 2025. PIANY and NY-YIP elects new officers for 2025-26. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, compliance issues, advocacy updates, technical resources, accolades, education opportunities and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
Most people don’t spend much time thinking about their insurance premiums outside of when they pay them. However, many factors determine an individual’s premium—age, claims history and location—all affect a premium rate. There also are factors that are outside of your...
If you’ve been paying attention to the news, you may have noticed that the concept of diversity, equity and inclusion is under increasing scrutiny. Critics argue that DEI undermines meritocracy, casting it as a political distraction from core business goals. As a...
The Department of Banking and Insurance has issued Order No. A25-02, granting member insurers of the New Jersey Property-Liability Insurance Guaranty Association permission to impose a surcharge on policyholders to recoup the 2025 assessment. This order follows...
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration develops a new tool to track wildfire threats year-round. Kids are going back to school: have your clients considered cyber bullying coverage? New Jersey expands workers’ compensation benefits for first responder mental health. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, compliance issues, technical resources, education opportunities, upcoming events and information you may have missed in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
In a move to support the mental well-being of New Jersey’s first responders, Gov. Phil Murphy signed A.5792 into law on Aug. 21, 2025. The legislation, which passed both chambers of the New Jersey Legislature without opposition, establishes confidential mental health...
Even though most of your employees should be in the baby boomer, Gen X and millennial generations, there could be members of the Silent Generation and Gen Z working together, too. This can be a good thing as cross-generational experience can be beneficial to problem...