The implications of aging bridges and how the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will affect the insurance industry. More disaster relief for Connecticut and New York state. The NCCI workers’ compensation loss cost decrease of 5.6% approved by NHID for 2025. Register today for PIANJ’s 41st Golf Classic, and support Special Olympics New Jersey. And, PIANY elects new officers, honors Rogoff as Committee Chair of the Year (for the second time). Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, technical resources, accolades, education opportunities, and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.

Main Street America exits personal-lines, shifts focus toward commercial-lines market. The National Flood Insurance Program is scheduled to expire at the end of the month. Register now for PIA’s Annual Leadership Conference & Advocacy Day. Connecticut and Vermont respond to recent flooding. New Hampshire creates a weather disaster response team. 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.

Are your insureds ready for the new school year? Talk to them about cyberbullying coverage. Connecticut’s emergency declaration for this month’s flooding has been approved. PIANY continues to communicate with the DFS over carrier exits from the state. Vermont implements regulatory exemptions to boost affordable housing. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, compliance issues, advocacy updates, technical resources, accolades, education opportunities and upcoming events in the Weekly Dispatch.

United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas strikes down FTC’s noncompete rule. Read the first entry of PIA Northeast’s infrastructure series. Connecticut issues state of emergency due to recent catastrophic flooding. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy appoints replacement for Democrat Sen. Bob Menendez. Vermont launches new program to help drivers on the autism spectrum. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, technical resources, advocacy, education opportunities, upcoming events and information you may have missed in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.

Recovery efforts from Hurricane Debby underway in the Northeast; Gallagher Re anticipates the losses from Debby to be “very manageable.” Connecticut launches initiative to combat credit, debit and EBT card skimming. The New Hampshire Symposium is just around the corner: have you registered? New York announces funding to boost the climate resiliency of Long Island. 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.

Hurricane Debby makes its way slowly up the East Coast: it is forecasted to bring rain to the Northeast later this week. Connecticut awards state grants to protect acres for community green spaces. PIANY meets the DFS on the exits of Adirondack Insurance Exchange and Mountain Valley Insurance Company from the marketplace. Also, learn more about forwarding PIANY’s campaign to pass legislation that would standardize the windstorm definition. 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.

New report examines the issues driving up homeowners insurance costs. U.S. senators issued a letter to the FTC pressing it to investigate automakers disclosing driving data. New Jersey launches initiatives regarding artificial intelligence. In New York state, PIA Northeast offers resources to help members educate their clients about Adirondack Insurance Exchange’s withdrawal from the New York insurance market. Vermont offers resources to help residents recover from flooding—PIA Northeast offers resources to help members educate their clients about the importance of flood insurance. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, advocacy updates, technical resources, an in memoriam to former New York state Sen. James Seward, education opportunities and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.

Federal rule to make communities more resilient to flood have been finalized. PIACT put significant advocacy efforts into a bill on child care liability insurance. New York requests a Federal Emergency Declaration to support recovery operations after severe storms on July 15 and 16. Vermont requests a secretarial disaster designation from the USDA for July floods. 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.

Triple-I/Milliman releases a forecasting report indicating the property/casualty industry will achieve profitability in 2025. In New Hampshire, a presidential declaration releases aid in four counties. New York’s Department of Financial Services adopts new guidance combatting discrimination in artificial intelligence. Vermont flooded by rain from the remnants of Tropical Storm Beryl: state suspends some regulations to aid in recovery, requests federal assessment of damages. 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.

If you haven’t taken PIA’s 2024 Market Trends Survey, this may be your last chance to do so. Tropical storm Beryl is projected to affect the Northeast and New York state. The Federal Trade Commission’s noncompete ban has been blocked by a federal judge. The New Jersey Supreme Court issues a ruling where all commercial property owners are liable for sidewalks adjoining their property. New pet insurance legislation in New York state has big implications for pet owners and independent insurance agents. Vermont law implements stricter penalties for retail theft. 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.