The National Flood Insurance Program’s new premium rating methodology, Risk Rating 2.0 will go into effect Oct. 1, 2021, for new policies, but for policies that renew between Oct. 1, 2021, and April 1, 2022, the Rating 2.0 rates also are available, if they are...
To thrive in the future, independent agencies need to adopt digital ways of doing business. Today’s consumers expect a streamlined digital experience—from learning about an agency and buying insurance to getting service for their policies. Following are four key...
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.
Blog posting. Social media. Video implementation. SEO. Analytics. Net promoter scores. Pay-per-clicks. Advertising. Newsletters. Does digital marketing seem overwhelming—almost like you need to hire someone full-time just to keep up? Let me take a step back and offer...
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.
Harvard’s researchers found that Americans spent almost $420 billion on home improvement projects in 2020. That’s an average of over $5,000 per single-family detached home in the U.S. It seems that even high lumber costs couldn’t keep Americans from using COVID-19’s...
Not up-to-date with the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s new Risk Rating 2.0? Consider this a crash course in the new flood rating methodology, which will be rolled out in two phases starting Friday, Oct. 1, 2021. Risk Rating 2.0 is an innovative theory, and we...
I have been the chair of the Agents Advocacy Coalition for coming up on five years this September, at which time I will hand the reins over to PIANY past President Fred Holender, CLU, CPCU, ChFC, MSFS. During my time as chair, Agents Advocacy Coalition has done a lot...
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.
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced today that he is resigning as governor, effective in 14 days. At which time, Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul will assume the role of governor. PIANY will follow the change of administration in the upcoming weeks, and will let you know if and how...