As the calendar turns its pages toward the end of March, New York state finds itself in the thick of its budget negotiation process, with the April Fools’ Day deadline looming just six days away. During this time, the New York state Legislature finds itself juggling...
PIA-supported legislation (A.8831) that would repeal the outdated anti-arson application in New York City, was passed by the New York state Assembly (by a vote of 147-0) on March 25, 2024. The current anti-arson law In response to a surge in insurance fraud linked to...
The platform Sniffspot seems like a dream come true for suburban and urban dog owners, but how do users protect their property? Over $400,000 in grants have been released in Connecticut to support programs improving financial wellness for residents, with a priority on women and girls. New Jersey’s flood risk disclosure bill went into effect Wednesday. The PIA priority New York windstorm bill has passed the state Assembly. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, compliance issues, advocacy updates, education opportunities, upcoming events and information you may have missed in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
Prior articles in the cyber series have concentrated on what it means to be a covered entity. This article discusses what covered entities must do to comply with New York’s cyber security regulation (23 NYCRR 500). Understanding covered entities Covered entities are...
The New York state Legislature may be right in the middle of budget negotiations, but the Assembly took a break from the budget to pass one of PIANY’s top legislative priorities for the 2024 legislative session. The Assembly passed A.2866—which requires the New York...
Sniffspot is an innovative platform designed to provide private and secure spaces for dogs to play and explore. It’s an app-based service that connects dog owners with local hosts who offer their private lands, yards or specialized areas for dog playdates, training...
Agents face opportunities and minefields in equal measure from the artificial intelligence revolution. No one questions that AI-powered tools can slash the time to perform many agency tasks, but hidden dangers and costs lie just beneath the surface. Two of the biggest...
A degree and years of experience are great attributes when finding the dream job, but there’s more to the story. There are plenty of internal and external factors that can affect your career’s trajectory like confidence, soft skills, and a work-life balance. Let’s...
FEMA bolsters reinsurance by moving $575 million in flood risk to capital markets. New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu signs a new bill that will protect consumer data. New York City-based members of the New York state Legislature propose new e-bike legislation. Vermont has received a disaster declaration for December flooding. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, compliance issues, advocacy updates, technical resources, accolades, education opportunities, upcoming events and information you may have missed in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
Prior articles in the cyber series have concentrated on what it means to be a covered entity. This article transitions into discussing what covered entities that qualify for a limited exemption must do to comply with New York’s cyber security regulation (23 NYCRR...