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PIANY-priority bills reported out of state Senate Insurance Committee

PIANY-priority bills reported out of state Senate Insurance Committee

Two of PIANY’s top legislative priorities for the 2023 legislative session successfully were reported out of the Senate Insurance Committee today: S.5889, which would make important reforms to the New York state’s outdated photo inspection law; and S.5896, which would exempt commercial insurance policies placed by retail insurance brokers through the unaffiliated wholesale excess-line brokers from the diligent-effort requirement when placing business in the excess & surplus marketplace.

Weekly Dispatch: April 20, 2023

Weekly Dispatch: April 20, 2023

Triple-I: 2023 Atlantic hurricane season forecast to be “slightly below-average,” PIA has resources to help you and your clients prepare. Navigating claims today: A modern approach provides specific industry advantages. Connecticut bill would hold property owners more responsible for tree damage. And, PIANY-priority NYSIF bill introduced in state Assembly. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, compliance issues, advocacy updates, technical resources, accolades, education opportunities, and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.

Weekly Dispatch: April 13, 2023

Weekly Dispatch: April 13, 2023

Premiums on the rise—what you can do to educate your clients about it. It’s a good time to alert your clients about the penalties of driving without insurance—a state-by-state breakdown. New Jersey is recognized by Finch Rating and Moody’s for its fiscal strength. And, ELANY releases a summary report of why policies were suspended in 2022. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, technical resources, accolades, education opportunities, upcoming events and information you may have missed in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.

Weekly Dispatch: April 6, 2023

Weekly Dispatch: April 6, 2023

News Survey: Insurance agents face and overcome challenges More than half of respondents to the NU/PIA 2023 Independent Insurance Agent Survey said their ability to deliver insurance products digitally is extremely or very important to their success. This is up from...