The most critical elements of successful small-business operations include building a customer base, managing your finances, and continually cultivating new customers through targeted advertising. Building your professional network also is key. Here are some tips on...
Legislation (S-3899/A-5901)–introduced by Sen. Joseph P. Cryan, D-20, and Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee Chair John McKeon, D-27, last week and this week, respectively—would prohibit the use of ‘step-down’ provisions in personal automobile...
During the 2021 New York legislative session, PIANY advocated for passage of S.6028/A.6877—sponsored by Sen. Neil D. Breslin, D-44, and Assemblyman Kenneth Zebrowski, Jr., D-96, respectively—which would allow insurance companies to make photo inspections of...
The life insurance industry has a dirty secret that most agents are aware of, but don’t want to talk about: The main factor for choosing one policy over another comes down to price. Most agents know that Carrier A’s coverage likely will be like Carrier B’s coverage,...
PIANJ-priority ‘step-down’ legislation has been introduced in the state Senate. PIANY-supported, electronic-delivery legislation has passed the state Senate and state Assembly. And, the Connecticut Legislature has voted to legalize recreational, adult-use cannabis. Plus, you can read about more state-specific industry news, legislative updates, technical resources and event highlights in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
New York insurance producers are no strangers to electronic delivery of insurance documents—during the COVID-19 pandemic, sending documents electronically became the easiest and safest way to connect with clients. However, certain legal restrictions in the state...
The Connecticut Legislature is down to the finish line for its 2021 legislative session, and PIACT is watching H.B.6391, which would make a number of changes to the Insurance Data Security Law, including redefining nonpublic information under the law, and...
With summer sun and vaccine shots, we are heading for the great reawakening. Our customers have learned to work remotely, save money, avoid travel and find entertainment in those things closest to their homes and families. We were forced to avoid buying and...
Let’s discuss the electronic delivery of insurance documents. Please don’t leave! I promise this will be painless (mostly). I know that the electronic delivery of insurance policy documents is not a new phenomenon. You probably have sent thousands of documents...
Register for Virtual Conference 2021 by tomorrow if you want to earn 13 continuing-education credits in just four days. It’s hurricane season—and the Northeast ought to be prepared. Plus, read about more state-specific, industry-related news, advocacy updates and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.