Weekly Dispatch: July 3, 2025

Weekly Dispatch: July 3, 2025

PIA wishes you a happy Independence Day. Erie insurance update: partial online access restored. Liberty Mutual places construction exclusions for New York insurance policies issued in Connecticut and New Jersey. The 2025 New York legislative session has concluded: which bills did not make it to the governor’s desk? Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, advocacy updates, technical resources, education opportunities, upcoming events and information you may have missed in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.

Weekly Dispatch: June 26, 2025

Weekly Dispatch: June 26, 2025

Our PIA Market Trends Survey for 2025 has launched: submit your answers now! Insurance carriers in Northeast got a rude awakening with recent cyberattacks: is your agency safe? The PIANJ-backed litigation funding bill advances to the New Jersey state Senate. The New York legislative session is over: let’s review PIANY’s progress. 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.

Weekly Dispatch: June 19, 2025

Weekly Dispatch: June 19, 2025

Two Pennsylvania-based insurers are reporting a systems outage triggered by cyberthreats. Look back at PIACT’s accomplishments in the 2025 Connecticut legislative session. The New York state Assembly passed two new bills for real-time online insurance verification system at the DMV and consumer litigation financing reform: it now is headed for the governor’s desk. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, advocacy updates, education opportunities, upcoming events and information you may have missed in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.

Weekly Dispatch: June 12, 2025

Weekly Dispatch: June 12, 2025

PIANJ | PIANY Annual Conference a success: new officers for PIANJ and NJYIP installed. Erie Insurance hit by major network outage: no timeline for return present. Both chambers of the Connecticut General Assembly approved a bill for climate mitigation, bill being sent to governor for consideration. NHID issues bulletin regarding fraudulent producer practices, violations of state regulations. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, compliance issues, advocacy updates, technical resources, accolades and education opportunities in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.

Weekly Dispatch: June 5, 2025

Weekly Dispatch: June 5, 2025

The PIANJ | PIANY Annual Conference at the Hard Rock Casino, Atlantic City, N.J., starts this Sunday—you still can register at the door. A runway at the Newark Liberty International Airport has finished renovations, but it still is experiencing staffing shortages and technical issues. A New York court has ruled that plaintiffs may pursue negligence claims against pet owners. 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.

Weekly Dispatch: May 29, 2025

Weekly Dispatch: May 29, 2025

PIA Northeast’s new partnership helps agents defend against cyberthreats. NOAA predicts an “above-average” 2025 hurricane season in the Atlantic: is your agency prepared? A new bill expanding “ABC tests” in New Jersey could negatively impact the state’s independent insurance agency system. The CTYIP Golf Open still has lunch spots open: register today. The NHID advocates to support a legislative agenda centered on consumer protection and state-based insurance regulation. 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.

Weekly Dispatch: May 22, 2025

Weekly Dispatch: May 22, 2025

The new head of FEMA wants to split costs between states and government 50/50. PIA policy priorities cleared hurdles in Congress: they now need your support. Were you at the NJYIP Golf Open? The NHID has issued a trio of bulletins that impact AI use, virtual vehicle claims and licensee disclosure requirements. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, compliance issues, advocacy updates, technical resources, in memoriam, accolades, education opportunities, upcoming events and information you may have missed in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.

Weekly Dispatch: May 15, 2025

Weekly Dispatch: May 15, 2025

NOAA to announce hurricane season predictions next week, changes at FEMA as preparations begin for the 2025 hurricane season. PIANJ stands against step-down clauses in the state. PIANY representatives meet with state legislators to talk about legislative priorities in Albany. 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.

Weekly Dispatch: May 8, 2025

Weekly Dispatch: May 8, 2025

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.

Weekly Dispatch: May 1, 2025

Weekly Dispatch: May 1, 2025

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.