A PIANJ-supported bill to bring transparency and accountability to third-party litigation funding in New Jersey has cleared a key hurdle. S-4374, which was introduced earlier this year as part of PIANJ’s broader push for tort reform, has been reported out of the...
The 2025 New York legislative session wrapped up last week, and it’s time to reflect on what your association accomplished—and what’s still ahead. Thanks to persistent advocacy and strong member engagement, PIANY advanced several long-standing priorities, secured...
Is your agency prepared for the impact of new cyber security regulations and cyber policy restrictions? Nov. 1, 2025, is a key date when the bellwether New York Department of Financial Services cyber security regulations will take effect for Class A companies. No,...
At the start of the 2025 Connecticut legislative session, PIACT set an ambitious goal to make significant reforms to the state’s excess and surplus lines placement process; protect consumers from increased premiums; and protect producers from errors-and-omissions exposures. Now with the 2025 session in the rearview mirror, PIACT can claim with confidence: Mission accomplished. With the passage of H.B.6981, PIACT secured a major win that will modernize the way brokers access the E&S market. Meanwhile, PIACT engaged in advocacy on bills related to flood insurance disclosures, dog breed underwriting and fossil fuel infrastructure surcharges—shaping outcomes that reflect the realities and needs of producers and consumers alike.
Some 1,700 insurance professionals from across the Northeast—record-breaking attendance since the COVID-19 pandemic—kicked up their boots and took center stage at the PIANJ | PIANY Annual Conference June 8-10, 2025, at the Hard Rock Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, N.J. Speakers, education sessions and a panel on artificial intelligence all provided attendees with educational opportunities—while the sold-out trade show and various social events provided the backdrop to numerous networking opportunities.
The New York state Senate has passed S.4157—a bill that would repeal the longstanding anti-arson application requirement for property insurance in New York City. This marks the first time the legislation has cleared the Senate, representing a pivotal moment in PIANY’s...
If you work outside in the summer heat, it’s vital that you and your employees take care of yourselves to prevent heat rash, heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, sunburns and more. Here are some safety tips to protect yourself this summer: No. 1: Hydrate,...
In a landmark decision with wide-ranging implications for dog bite claims and insurance liability, the New York Court of Appeals ruled in Flanders v. Goodfellow that plaintiffs may pursue negligence claims against pet owners, in addition to strict liability, for...
Independent insurance agents everywhere are hearing the same thing: Agencies that are not leveraging technology risk falling behind their competition. While true, the message fails to recognize how time-consuming and difficult it can be to choose the right tech...
The Atlantic Hurricane season is just around the corner: are you prepared to face it? Whether you live on the coast or are more inland, you should make it a priority to be prepared for anything. Hurricanes are serious storms that can devastate acres of land—taking...
