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Weekly Dispatch: March 20, 2025

Weekly Dispatch: March 20, 2025

A massive storm system swept across the United States, killing over 40. The PIACT Legislation Reception was a success—thank you to everyone who made it possible. New Jersey requires that insurance agencies file their electronic annual disclosure statements by April 1. A bill that would update New York DMV reported out of Senate committee. 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.

Different stages of agency growth

Different stages of agency growth

Understanding a broad array of company attributes can offer insurance agencies insight to scale their organizations effectively. Small- to mid-sized agencies face unique challenges and opportunities that require tailored strategies, structures and leadership...

New Jersey pay-to-play annual disclosure due

New Jersey pay-to-play annual disclosure due

New Jersey’s pay-to-play law (P.L. 2005, c. 271 Section 3), requires insurance agencies to file electronic annual disclosure statements by Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Insurance agencies that have received $50,000 or more in the aggregate during the 2024 calendar year—through contracts with a public entity or public entities—must file the annual disclosure statement that lists various political contributions made during the year.  

Weekly Dispatch: March 13, 2025

Weekly Dispatch: March 13, 2025

Liberty Mutual Insurance announces that it will discontinue Safeco brand in 2026—what that means for independent agents. Government shutdown looms as the NFIP is set to expire: make your voice heard. The New Jersey legislative session is at its midpoint, what bills are PIA monitoring? New bills introduced in New York state that could alter insurance landscape if passed. Vermont approves the revised workers’ compensation loss cost filling by the NCCI. 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.