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.

California and Texas hit by costly, deadly natural disasters. PIA priorities passed in budget reconciliation bill. Connecticut Insurance Department issues new bulletins: here’s how they may affect you. Registration is live for two NJYIP and NY-YIP events later this month. 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.

PIA wishes you a happy Independence Day. Erie insurance update: partial online access restored. Liberty Mutual places construction exclusions for New York insurance policies issued in Connecticut and New Jersey. The 2025 New York legislative session has concluded: which bills did not make it to the governor’s desk? 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.

Our PIA Market Trends Survey for 2025 has launched: submit your answers now! Insurance carriers in Northeast got a rude awakening with recent cyberattacks: is your agency safe? The PIANJ-backed litigation funding bill advances to the New Jersey state Senate. The New York legislative session is over: let’s review PIANY’s progress. 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.

Two Pennsylvania-based insurers are reporting a systems outage triggered by cyberthreats. Look back at PIACT’s accomplishments in the 2025 Connecticut legislative session. The New York state Assembly passed two new bills for real-time online insurance verification system at the DMV and consumer litigation financing reform: it now is headed for the governor’s desk. 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.

PIANJ | PIANY Annual Conference a success: new officers for PIANJ and NJYIP installed. Erie Insurance hit by major network outage: no timeline for return present. Both chambers of the Connecticut General Assembly approved a bill for climate mitigation, bill being sent to governor for consideration. NHID issues bulletin regarding fraudulent producer practices, violations of state regulations. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, compliance issues, advocacy updates, technical resources, accolades and education opportunities in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.