A new bill, S.6084, was introduced in the New York state Senate, and it would create a captive insurance program specifically for commuter vans—also known as Dollar Vans. If passed, this law would make it easier for commuter van operators to obtain affordable and...
The 2024-25 legislative session in New Jersey is past its midpoint, and PIANJ is tracking numerous bills that could impact the insurance industry significantly. From motor vehicle liability to home improvement contracts and personal injury protection, these proposed...
New York state lawmakers are taking aim at a controversial insurance policy provision that has left many homeowners frustrated after disasters. A new bill, S.6205, introduced by Sen. James Skoufis, D-42, would limit the use of anticoncurrent causation clauses in...
New York state insurance agents and brokers may soon have a more flexible and practical way to meet their continuing-education requirements, thanks to a new bill introduced in the state Legislature. Senate bill S.6122 and Assembly bill A.6652, sponsored by Sen. Jamaal...
Insurance industry anticipates downstream effects of proposed tariffs—how might they effect independent agents? PIACT issues position on two proposed bills. A bill reporting out of the New Jersey state Senate would limit NDAs in employment contracts in cases involving discrimination, retaliation and harassment if passed. PIANY legislative priority that would repeal outdated anti-arson application requirement in New York City passes state Assembly. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, compliance issues, advocacy updates, technical resources, education opportunities, upcoming events and information you may have missed in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
Recently, PIANY achieved a significant legislative victory with the passage of A.112 in the New York state Assembly on March 3, 2025. This marks a major step toward repealing the outdated anti-arson application requirement in New York City. This long-standing...
A bill that was reported out of the Senate Labor Committee in New Jersey, S-1688, would, if passed, further restrict the use of nondisclosure and nondisparagement agreements in employment contracts—particularly in cases involving discrimination, retaliation or...
Recently, PIACT provided written testimony on S.B.1386, which would prohibit insurance companies from using a dog’s breed as the factor in underwriting homeowners and tenants insurance policies. While PIACT does not take a formal stance on the bill, the association...
PIACT voiced opposition to S.B.1245, a proposed bill that would require insurance producers and surplus-lines brokers to provide written notice about the availability of flood insurance at the time of application for personal risk insurance. While PIACT supports...
In the commercial rehabilitation services sector, effective risk management is essential to protect businesses from liability, financial losses and operational disruptions. Independent property/casualty insurance agents play a critical role to identify exposures and...