If you do business in Connecticut or New York, PIA can help you comply with each state’s workplace sexual harassment prevention laws. New Jersey and New York are continuing to persevere after Hurricane Ida. And, PIA has opposed proposed legislation that would require small businesses to report sensitive information to the Internal Revenue Service. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, compliance issues, advocacy updates and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
PIA has asked the Federal Emergency Management Agency to delay the roll out of the National Flood Insurance Program’s Risk Rating 2.0. The deadline to fill out your PIA Company Representation Survey is next week. And, PIANY has named its officers and board of directors for the 2021-22 administrative year. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, advocacy updates and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
New York employers are required to implement their airborne infectious disease prevention plans. New Jersey and New York are on the road to recovery after Tropical Storm Ida. And, the Federal Insurance Office is seeking public comment on climate-related insurance authority—independent agents can use this as an opportunity to express how insurance ought to be regulated at the state level. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, compliance issues, advocacy updates and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
Business-interruption disclosures are due to New Jersey commercial policyholders by Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021. PIA can teach you what you need to know about the National Flood Insurance Program’s Risk Rating 2.0. And, the New York State Insurance Fund now can work with out-of-state carriers to provide workers’ compensation coverage for New York employers with out-of-state employees. 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.
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.