It can be challenging to work for yourself, and that burnout and stress are real concerns. As a business owner or entrepreneur, you often must work unusual hours, deal with time pressures, irregular money, all while the risk of failure is constantly looming around....
Independent agents need to pay attention to business ethics. Remember, if you act unethically, even if it’s unintentional, you could tarnish your credibility as an insurance professional, you could hurt the reputation of your agency’s brand and you even could find...
New Jersey’s governor signs legislation to protect workers and employers from misclassifications, and PIA has resources to help you classify your employees properly. New Hampshire’s legislators took action on a number of issues, including: unfair insurance practices; the residency requirement; the Paycheck Protection Program; and a number of employee/employer issues (unused vacation time; minimum wage; interest and dividends tax; and business taxes). And, FEMA offers a guide to Risk Rating 2.0 for independent agents. Plus, you can read about state-specific, industry-related news, advocacy updates and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
“I am ... inevitable.” Thanos—the big bad in the Marvel Cinematic Universe—utters this line at the end of Avengers: Endgame, to show that his act of wiping out a trillion people with a literal snap of his fingers was an act that could not be stopped. Interestingly,...
The 2021 legislative session wrapped up in New Hampshire at the end of June. It was an interesting year amidst the pandemic, which required largely all remote hearings in the Legislature. The House and Senate passed H.B.1 and H.B.2 on June 24. These are the two budget...
This is a big election year in New Jersey. Not only are all 120 state legislators up for election, but so is Democrat Gov. Phil Murphy. While New Jersey is considered a blue state, the voters have not reelected a governor from the Democratic Party to a second term...
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo signed chapter amendments for the New York Health and Essential Rights Act—also known as the NY HERO Act—last month, which ease the regulatory burden for many businesses. What is the NY HERO Act? The NY HERO Act is intended to prevent current and...
A law firm is alleging that insurance agencies’ websites are not Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant—Is your website in compliance? PIA has asked for more funding for flood-risk mapping. And, the New York State Department of Financial Services has released new guidance to prevent ransomware attacks. Plus, you can read about state-specific, industry-related news, advocacy updates and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
Let’s talk about Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter. Beyoncé. Queen Bey. Sasha Fierce. I don’t want to talk about her excellent 2016 album Lemonade. Nor do I want to talk about Homecoming, her Netflix special, which I can only assume (because Netflix does not release...
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is offering agent-training sessions for Risk Rating 2.0 this July and August. PIA has objected Congress’ attempts to reduce or repeal passthrough tax deductions. And, legislation to standardize the definition of hurricanes in HO policies is PIANY’s top priority. Plus, you can read about state-specific, industry-related news, advocacy updates, technical resources and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.