Weekly Dispatch: Aug. 25, 2022

Weekly Dispatch: Aug. 25, 2022

News Inform clients about insurance issues, gain E&O protection The Fall/Winter issue of Your Business—a consumer newsletter that focuses on commercial-lines issues for your clients—will be available soon. You can send this newsletter, which will focus on flood...

Weekly Dispatch: Aug. 18, 2022

Weekly Dispatch: Aug. 18, 2022

A new report shows that inflation and supply-chain disruptions are impacting the personal auto market; and inflation will continue to cause the property/casualty market to harden. Two new laws—recently signed by New Jersey’s governor and supported by PIANJ—will impact the personal auto and commercial insurance marketplaces. And, in New York state the revised workers’ compensation loss costs will take effect Oct. 1, 2022. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, advocacy updates, technical resources, a call for nominations, events and information you may have missed in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.

Weekly Dispatch: Aug. 4, 2022

Weekly Dispatch: Aug. 4, 2022

Report finds that consumers are more interested in telematics, but what does this mean for their privacy? The NHID approved a rate proposal filed by the NCCI that will reduce voluntary workers’ compensation loss costs by 7% on average. And, the New York State Department of Financial Services released proposed updates to the cybersecurity regulation for financial services companies, which includes insurance agencies—PIA Northeast to comment. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, technical resources, and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.

Weekly Dispatch: July 28, 2022

Weekly Dispatch: July 28, 2022

Bill introduced in Congress that would extend the NFIP for a year—currently, the NFIP is set to expire at the end of September. Recent national bills would effective the state insurance regulatory system. And, the NYSIF is deferring the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board’s assessment on new Safety Group members. 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: July 21, 2022

Weekly Dispatch: July 21, 2022

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance to cease writing certain homeowners insurance risks. Connecticut’s plan to support business growth with COVID recovery funding approved by the U.S. Treasury Department. PIANY examines the new law that affects workers’ compensation insurance available to businesses with outstanding balance through NYSIF and what it means for agents and their clients. 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: July 14, 2022

Weekly Dispatch: July 14, 2022

Cannabis safe harbor bill passes U.S. House for the third time, stalls in the U.S. Senate (again). New Hampshire Insurance Department issues bulletin to remind insurance licensees that they need to report suspected fraud cases. Vermont governor appoints commissioner, and deputy commissioner, of the Department of Financial Regulation. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, advocacy updates, education opportunities and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.

Weekly Dispatch: July 7, 2022

Weekly Dispatch: July 7, 2022

News Retirement plans: Impact of fiduciary liability In a traditional 401(k) plan, many plan administration tasks fall on the plan sponsor. These can include designing the plan, depositing contributions, keeping documents updated, complying with testing requirements,...

Weekly Dispatch: June 30, 2022

Weekly Dispatch: June 30, 2022

Connecticut’s minimum wage to increase on July 1. Bills that would affect N.J.’s auto insurance market pass insurance committees. And in New York state, the first round of primaries has been decided, and the insurance committee chairs are expected to change this fall. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, technical resources, education opportunities, and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.

Weekly Dispatch: June 23, 2022

Weekly Dispatch: June 23, 2022

Connecticut enacts new consumer data privacy law. PIANJ recognizes its Director of the Year. And, PIA Northeast offers a continuing-education course on funding long-term care with life insurance. 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 16, 2022

Weekly Dispatch: June 16, 2022

News N.J./N.Y.: Annual Conference offers an excess of opportunity! For the first time in three years, insurance professionals from New Jersey and New York gathered, live and in-person at a new location—the Hard Rock Hotel Casino in Atlantic City—for two-and-a-half...