Learn all about the benefits of using print advertising as independent insurance agent. New Jerey’s largest airport suffers from delays and other technical problems: now is the time to take to your insureds about travel insurance. PIANY has two major pieces of legislation pass the state’s Senate Insurance Committee—will you help us go the distance? Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, advocacy updates, technical resources, accolades, education opportunities and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.

The PIANJ | PIANY Annual Conference is only a few weeks away: register now. Learn everything you need to know about lawsuit lending in New Jersey—and what PIANJ plans to do to stop it. New York state Assembly introduces bill that would unify insurance licensing without eliminating the agents or brokers roles. 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 thanks all its members and volunteer boards for their tireless work and effort. Recent market conditions prompt opportunities in the surplus lines sector. PIANJ makes the push for comparative negligence protections for insurance producers. New York pushes for stronger discovery laws to counter organized retail theft. Vermont appoints new Department of Financial Regulation commissioner. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, advocacy updates, technical resources, accolades, education opportunities and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.

Nuclear Verdicts® prompt carriers to leave the market in some states—read the full report. CID climate resiliency council has key updates about its progress so far. Two bills were introduced to the New York state Senate and Assembly—one would offer CE credit for association membership, the other would clarify the use of telematics. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, compliance issues, advocacy updates, technical resources, accolades, education opportunities, upcoming events and information you may have missed in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.

A bill to extend the NFIP is introduced in the U.S. Senate—could we see an end to the string of continuing resolutions? The Connecticut Business & Industry Association issued a preliminary analysis for a recent Connecticut Supreme Court ruling, which could increase workers’ compensation claims as much as 265%. New York’s CE carryover bill passes the state Assembly—another bill is introduced to the state Senate to mandate a study on noncommercial auto coverage. 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.

The NFIP Direct program undergoes a system migration—it is expected to go back online April 7. Dog breed bill with PIACT suggestions moves out of committee. New Jersey’s DOBI issues bulletin on AI usage in underwriting. Insurance producers who do business in New York state must make their cybersecurity filings by April 15. 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.

Another year, another successful PIA Connecticut Convention—were you there? The National Transportation Safety Board recommends vulnerability assessment for numerous bridges in wake of Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. If you were not able to attend last month’s New Jersey Deep Dive, you can find its recording and complementary article in this week’s Dispatch. New York state’s supplemental spousal liability reverts to opt-in. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, compliance issues, technical resources, accolades, education opportunities, upcoming events and information you may have missed in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.

A massive storm system swept across the United States, killing over 40. The PIACT Legislation Reception was a success—thank you to everyone who made it possible. New Jersey requires that insurance agencies file their electronic annual disclosure statements by April 1. A bill that would update New York DMV reported out of Senate committee. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, compliance issues, advocacy updates, technical resources, accolades, education opportunities, upcoming events and information you may have missed in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.

Liberty Mutual Insurance announces that it will discontinue Safeco brand in 2026—what that means for independent agents. Government shutdown looms as the NFIP is set to expire: make your voice heard. The New Jersey legislative session is at its midpoint, what bills are PIA monitoring? New bills introduced in New York state that could alter insurance landscape if passed. Vermont approves the revised workers’ compensation loss cost filling by the NCCI. 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.

Insurance industry anticipates downstream effects of proposed tariffs—how might they effect independent agents? PIACT issues position on two proposed bills. A bill reporting out of the New Jersey state Senate would limit NDAs in employment contracts in cases involving discrimination, retaliation and harassment if passed. PIANY legislative priority that would repeal outdated anti-arson application requirement in New York City passes state Assembly. 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.