A new report finds that E&S growth in the United States is slowing, but it remains strong. It is important to keep track of insurance carriers’ rating and PIA Northeast can make it easier for its members to do so. The Connecticut Supreme Court clarifies broker duties on nonrenewals. PIA Northeast explains how this ruling affects insurance producers in Connecticut and beyond. PIANJ pushes back on proposed ABC test rule that could shake up independent agencies. 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.

The Trump administration has dropped the government’s defense of the FTC’s noncompete ban. Connecticut adjusts its workers’ compensation disability benefits for Oct. 1, 2025. PIANY and NY-YIP elects new officers for 2025-26. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, compliance issues, advocacy updates, technical resources, accolades, education opportunities and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration develops a new tool to track wildfire threats year-round. Kids are going back to school: have your clients considered cyber bullying coverage? New Jersey expands workers’ compensation benefits for first responder mental health. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, compliance issues, technical resources, education opportunities, upcoming events and information you may have missed in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.

Hurricane Erin passes by Northeast, creating dangerous waters and flooding towns. System access mostly restored at NJCRIB following cyberattack earlier this month. New York state announces assistance for residents affected by June flooding. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, technical resources, accolades, education opportunities, upcoming events and information you may have missed in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.

Hurricane Erin lumbers up the East Coast; North Carolina declares state of emergency. E-bike accidents trigger New Jersey lawmakers to act—PIANJ steps in. The New York state Senate has issued a sweeping request for information on the state’s residential property insurance market, and PIANY needs your input. 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.

Heatwave descends across the Northeast, prompting warning from states. Colorado State University issues a new report for the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane season: Tropical Storm Erin forms in the Atlantic Ocean. In New York state, the DFS adopts uniform hurricane definition in a victory for PIANY. 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.

New bill introduced to Congress to examine wildfire risk in the country. Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance disclosed a June data breach in a filing with the California Attorney General’s office. PIANJ files comments to oppose the new ABC test rule that threatens the independent insurance agency system. New Jersey and New York rainfall prompts state of emergency declarations. 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.

Allianz Life suffers significant data breach, affecting the majority of its 1.4 million customers. Gallagher Re issued a climate report for the first half of 2025, which found there was $84 billion in insured losses due to natural disasters. The New Jersey Department of Labor is posing a new rule that would change how independent insurance agents are classified: speak out now. New cyber security legislation goes into effect in New York state. 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.

New report from identity theft nonprofit indicates an increase of data compromises in first half of 2025. The New Hampshire Insurance Department releases its latest homeowners insurance market report. The New York State Department of Financial Services approved a May application for an overall loss cost decrease of 13.2%. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, technical resources, education opportunities, upcoming events and information you may have missed in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.

NAIC issues its 2023 auto insurance report. New report finds insured hurricane loses increase by 50% under a two degrees Celsius warming scenario. Connecticut activates extreme hot weather protocols. Flash floods hit New Jersey, New York and Vermont. 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.