The New York State Department of Financial Services announced today that it has finalized changes to the continuing-education requirements for insurance producers. What’s new? All licensees will be required to take at least: one hour of insurance law per licensing...
Earlier this week, Shannen Doherty—known for her roles in “Charmed,” “Beverly Hills 90210,” and “The Secret of NIMH”—won her court case against State Farm after the insurance company refused to adequately cover damages sustained to her home in California, after a...
President Biden signs legislation to extend federal funding and the National Flood Insurance Program. PIA National elects PIANY past President Richard A. Savino, CIC, CPIA, as the vice president/treasurer for the 2021-22 administrative year. And, PIA introduces a frequently-asked-questions series on the NFIP’s Risk Rating 2.0. 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.
Special session to extend Gov. Lamont’s emergency powers. The Connecticut General Assembly met over the course of two days in late September for a special session to approve an extension of Gov. Ned Lamont’s emergency powers. The extension—which was approved by...
The Agents Advocacy Coalition committee elected Fred Holender, CLU, CPCU, ChFC, MSFS, of Lawley Insurance in Buffalo, as its new chair. Fred—whose term as the political action committee’s chair began Oct. 1, 2021—is a past president of PIANY, he is involved actively...
Several U.S. senators have called on the Federal Emergency Management Agency to delay the implementation of the National Flood Insurance Program’s Risk Rating 2.0. The U.S. Senate blocked the continuing resolution that would extend the NFIP. And, the cannabis safe harbor bill passed the U.S. House of Representatives. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, advocacy updates, technical resources and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
“In politics, there is no use in looking beyond the next fortnight.” –British politician Joseph Chamberlain In other words, two weeks is a lifetime in politics, so there’s really no point in looking past that window. But on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, New Jersey voters...
As an independent insurance agent, it’s critical that you act responsibly and ethically in order to ensure that your clients are protected. Learning about what ethics are—and how to respond to ethical dilemmas—is important to you, your agency and your clients. Here...
Every employer in Connecticut is required to take several steps to reduce workplace sexual harassment. However, employers with fewer than three employees are not required to comply with the full legislation. Requirements Employers with three or more employees are...
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.