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.
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Cyber series: Compliance for covered entities
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...
PIANY-priority windstorm definition legislation passes state Assembly
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...
Unleashing opportunities: How Sniffspot safeguards hosts and enriches doggy playtime
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...
Consumers distrust businesses to protect their data—agencies must tackle the issue
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...
Maximizing professional success: Beyond skills and experience
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...
Weekly Dispatch: March 14, 2024
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.
Cyber series: Compliance for limited exempt entities
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...
N.Y.: Navigating the rise of e-bikes and e-scooters in the Big Apple
E-bikes and e-scooters have surged in popularity as efficient, eco-friendly and fun alternatives to traditional vehicles—offering a compelling solution to urban congestion and contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Their accessibility and ease of...
Client misrepresentations could leave you on the hook for insurance fraud
Insurance agents are the middlemen—they act as intermediaries between insureds and insurers. With this positioning, there are times when agents are put into situations in which they are unsure of what side to take—especially when evidence of a misrepresentation has...