A library of digital content is available on PIA Northeast’s Virtual Conference 2021 platform. Tropical Storm Henri made landfall in the Northeast earlier this week. And, your airborne infectious disease exposure prevention plans must be available to your employees by Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, compliance issues, advocacy updates, technical resources and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ Financial Regulations Standards and Accreditation Committee accredited the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance. New York State Department of Financial Services Superintendent Linda A. Lacewell announced her resignation. And, you can make sure that you are up-to-date with the latest information about the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Risk Rating 2.0 methodology. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, advocacy updates, technical resources, opportunities to earn continuing-education credits and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
The Connecticut Insurance Department issues bulletin related to Insurance Data Security Law. The New Hampshire Insurance Department reminds insurers to appoint insurance producers. And, agents are concerned about condo coverage following the Champlain Towers South collapse in Fla. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, advocacy updates, technical resources, opportunities to earn continuing-education credits and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
Bills to repeal the Federal Insurance Office and to allow continued coverage with the National Flood Insurance Program have been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has delayed the Risk Rating 2.0 rating engine. And, employers in New York are required to adopt an airborne infectious disease prevention plan by today. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, advocacy updates, technical resources and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
PIA Northeast’s Virtual Conference 2021 is available on-demand. PIA submitted testimony to Congress in favor of a public-private partnership for pandemics. And, property/casualty insurers’ net income increases and combined ratio decreases. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, advocacy updates, technical resources, and past and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
PIA has partnered with TAG Resources to bring your agency a new member benefit. Mishell K. Magnusson, CIC, CISR, CPIA, AAI, FIPC, will explain how ethics can affect your independent insurance agency. And, Gov. Ned Lamont has signed legislation that will strengthen cybersecurity in Connecticut. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, advocacy updates and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
New Jersey’s governor signs legislation to protect workers and employers from misclassifications, and PIA has resources to help you classify your employees properly. New Hampshire’s legislators took action on a number of issues, including: unfair insurance practices; the residency requirement; the Paycheck Protection Program; and a number of employee/employer issues (unused vacation time; minimum wage; interest and dividends tax; and business taxes). And, FEMA offers a guide to Risk Rating 2.0 for independent agents. Plus, you can read about state-specific, industry-related news, advocacy updates and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
A law firm is alleging that insurance agencies’ websites are not Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant—Is your website in compliance? PIA has asked for more funding for flood-risk mapping. And, the New York State Department of Financial Services has released new guidance to prevent ransomware attacks. Plus, you can read about state-specific, industry-related news, advocacy updates and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is offering agent-training sessions for Risk Rating 2.0 this July and August. PIA has objected Congress’ attempts to reduce or repeal passthrough tax deductions. And, legislation to standardize the definition of hurricanes in HO policies is PIANY’s top priority. Plus, you can read about state-specific, industry-related news, advocacy updates, technical resources and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
The definition of independent contractor could be narrowed—and PIA disapproves. The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Risk Rating 2.0 was discussed at the second hearing for the National Flood Insurance Program. And, PIANY has published a video about how to comply with the NY HERO Act. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry-related news, advocacy updates, technical resources and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.