Recent cyber security breaches remind us to be vigilant and prepared. Trend: Dog-related injury claims increase from last year; and insurance payouts have been trending upward for the last decade. And, there are plenty of upcoming PIA Northeast events to register for … don’t miss out—register today. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, advocacy updates, and education opportunities in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
Last chance to register: LI RAP is next week. Are you marketing toward and looking to hire the 50-plus crowd—a new study finds that this is an overlooked market segment. In New York, the payroll cap and maximum weekly workers’ compensation benefit will change starting July 1. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, advocacy updates, technical updates, upcoming events and information you may have missed in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
Registration for PIA Annual Conference is open—register now and save 20% with early-bird pass. Law & Ordinance coverage is crucial to homeowners in Special Flood Hazard Areas. And, Equifax, Experian and TransUnion will stop including paid medical collection debt on consumer credit reports starting this July. 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.
Register for Long Island RAP to access a next-level trade show. Entities that hold a New York state insurance license must file their cyber compliance certifications by Friday, April 15, 2022. And, two PIANJ-priority liability bills passed the state Senate. 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.
PIA holds Connecticut Convention, PIA Connecticut and CTYIP elect officers and directors. PIA-priority excess-lines reform legislation and windstorm legislation passes New York state Senate and state Assembly, respectively. And, PIA-member agencies get cyberalert updates when they use PIA National Cyber Risk Assessment. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, advocacy updates, education opportunities and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
Network in-person at Long Island RAP 2022. Inflation is driving auto and homeowners premiums up. And, The Great Resignation may impact the insurance industry. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, compliance issues, advocacy updates and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
Connecticut Convention is next week, register now. New cyberthreats are discovered—insurance agents must protect their agencies. And, the National Flood Insurance Program was extended to Friday, Sept. 30, 2022. 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.
Do you know how to talk to your clients about the importance of water-leak detection systems? PIA has resources to help. The Vermont Department of Financial Regulation orders long-term care insurer to cease-and-desist unauthorized rate actions. And, New Jersey’s Pay-to-Play annual disclosures are due March 30. 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.
Escalations in Ukraine pose significant cyberrisks to U.S. financial sector. PIA’s advocacy to remove insurance applications from the Comprehensive Insurance Disclosure Act is successful. And, careful word-choice helps insurance agents to avoid errors-and-omissions claims. 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.
Register for PIANY’s Long Island RAP. The National Flood Insurance Program was extended again. And, agents can earn or update their CPIA designations this March. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, advocacy updates, technical resources, education opportunities, information you may have missed and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.