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PIANY leadership at Albany Lobby Day

PIANY leadership at Albany Lobby Day

Representatives from the Professional Insurance Agents of New York State Inc., met with state legislators at the Legislative Office Building in Albany, as part of the association’s 2023 Albany Lobby Day program. Participants spent the day on May 2, 2023, visiting with...

Weekly Dispatch: June 1, 2023

Weekly Dispatch: June 1, 2023

Hurricane season starts today: ‘Near-normal’ hurricane season predicted. PIA Northeast members meet with their legislators in Washington, D.C., to discuss federal-level insurance issues. Connecticut’s minimum wage is scheduled to increase to $15/hour today. And, the deadline to renew corporate licenses in New York state is approaching, PIA has classes that qualify for the CE credits you may need. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, compliance issues, advocacy updates, technical resources, education opportunities, and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.

PIA Northeast members went to D.C.

PIA Northeast members went to D.C.

Hundreds of PIA members from across the country descended on our nation’s capital to participate in the 2023 PIA National Advocacy May 9-10. PIA members visited the offices of their congressional representatives to inform them of the firsthand effects that proposed...

Weekly Dispatch: May 25, 2023

Weekly Dispatch: May 25, 2023

PIA-supported FIO repeal bill introduced in U.S. Senate. IIHS, Consumer Reports update teen vehicle recommendations for 2023. NHID Commissioner Christopher Nicolopoulos to step down. Hyundai and Kia settle class-action lawsuits. In New Jersey, a federal court puts a hold on insurance mandate to carry firearms. And, PIANY-priority ‘bait and switch’ bill reported out of state Senate Insurance Committee. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, advocacy updates, and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.

Weekly Dispatch: May 18, 2023

Weekly Dispatch: May 18, 2023

Cannabis Safe Harbor legislation reintroduced in Congress. The Federal Emergency Management Agency paid almost $4 billion in insurable claims for damage caused by Hurricane Ian. In Connecticut, surplus-lines bill passes state House after PIACT advocates for changes. In New Jersey, Gov. Murphy conditionally vetoes bill that would require property sellers and landlords to notify buyers if property is in a FEMA-designated flood zone. N.H. Gov. Chris Sununu issues statement on the future of legalized marijuana use in the state. And, PIANY-priority windstorm definition bill passes state Assembly. 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.