Amid growing concerns about the financial health and stability of the insurance marketplace, the personal-lines sector has experienced significant disruption, driven by carrier withdrawals and a rise in insolvencies. These developments are further constricting an...
The latest legislative moves in New Jersey include new bills that would boost outdoor dining, would make driving schools more flexible, and would protect property owners. Additionally, in the past few weeks, New Jersey has rolled out a lineup of bills that would...
The once-great country of the United States of America: A FanDuel™ Subsidiary,[1] and the world at-large are no more. City streets that once teemed with Starbucks-bound workers, dog walkers, and perpetual street construction have been replaced. A mishmash of punks,...
The Halloween season is well underway. It’s a time for spine-chilling tales and eerie encounters with the supernatural. When I am looking to scratch my supernatural itch, I don’t reach for Frankenstein or Dracula—I reach for my good old copy of the Appellate Division...
In today’s challenging insurance landscape, managing errors-and-omissions risk is crucial. The hard market has brought with it unprecedented operational challenges—from staffing shortages, to shifting carrier appetites—and insurance agents must adapt quickly to avoid...
PIA Northeast published a seven-part series earlier this year that dove into the intricacies of the amended cyber security legislation in New York state. One article discussed the expansion of the entities that fall under the limited exemption for covered entities. As...
Manufacturers are increasingly facing risks that can impact their operations significantly—both in production and public relationships. Roughly 84% of respondents to a 2022 survey said they’re willing to pay more for products from a company they perceive to be...
As the internet becomes increasingly essential to daily life, disparities in internet quality across the country have revealed significant gaps. Many Americans in rural or underserved areas struggle with slow, unreliable or cost-prohibitive connections, while...
The New Jersey PIAPAC—the official political action committee of PIANJ—plays a vital role in ensuring that the voices of insurance agents are heard in Trenton. We had the pleasure of interviewing three key members of the New Jersey PIAPAC—New Jersey PIAPAC Chairperson...
As of Oct. 16, 2024, the New York State Department of Financial Services issued new guidance for the entities it regulates—specifically addressing cyber security risks arising from artificial intelligence. This guidance is especially relevant for insurance agents and...