Networking is an important component of business. In the insurance industry, it’s key—for you, your agency and your insureds. The more people in the industry you know, the better. Networking can teach you how to be a better agent, it can give you ideas about how to...
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York state Legislature announced last week that the state has finalized a $212 billion budget for FY 2022—almost two weeks after the deadline. The budget invests in almost every sector of the state. Notable provisions include $2.4...
Halfway through the 2021 regular session, many of Connecticut Legislature’s committees have finished their work, or are approaching their joint favorable deadlines—the date by which they must send bills out of committee with a joint-favorable report, which sends them...
National Volunteer Week is April 18-24—PIA thanks its dedicated members and volunteers. Help a charity in Connecticut, New Jersey or New York receive a grant through the IICF. There are big changes coming to the NFIP rating plan. Plus, read state-specific insurance and advocacy news, and receive technical updates in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
While generating new business is important, we often overlook our renewal process. An agency’s retention strategy is, without question, one of the most important areas that impact its financial health, profitability, and future success. According to several industry...
Independent agents’ employment status could be jeopardized with new federal legislation. PIA supports the extension of the PPP. Sign up for a YIP insurance game night and test your industry knowledge. And, read about state-specific insurance news and advocacy in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
Contractors face myriad liability exposures—and the commercial general liability policy is unique in how it handles those exposures. It is important for agents to understand the different ISO endorsements that may be added to a contractor’s policy and to be aware of...
Recently, PIANY members have asked the association questions about default judgments from group self-insured trusts. When asking their questions, they tend to state: I thought those were behind us. The current issue When the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board...
Each year, PIANY tackles legislation that its members identify as vital to the insurance industry, their clients and their businesses. They become PIANY’s legislative focus for the legislative session. In the first quarter of 2021, activity centered on these PIANY...
Legislation has been reintroduced into Congress, which would provide protection for those engaging in insurance-related transactions associated with cannabis businesses. An order of liquidation has been issued for Bedivere Insurance Co. Plus, read about the latest state-specific legislative updates and technical developments in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.