FEMA issues new flood standards to boost resilience. LA fires may hit over $40 billion in insurance damage according to experts, analysts. PIA issues its 2025 policy priorities. New Jersey ends its state of emergency over winter weather. New York’s DFS updates its declination forms for supplemental spousal liability insurance. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, compliance issues, advocacy updates, technical resources, education opportunities and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.

Extreme cold weather continues to chill Northeast. Read about PIACT’s agenda for Connecticut’s legislative session, which includes simplifying E&S coverage placement. N.H.: New bill would address rental car coverage bill. New York’s State of the State address may have insurance implications, includes affordable housing and risk mitigation initiatives aimed at reducing losses. 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.

The Los Angeles fires have caused billions of dollars of insurance losses so far. PIWA, NESLA announce merger and expands outreach throughout Northeast. More winter weather updates for the Northeast. Gov. Kelly Ayotte inaugurated in New Hampshire. Learn more about PIA’s priorities for the 2024-25 New Jersey legislative session. New York implements it’s first in the nation PPL policy; PIANY pushes for outdated anti-arson regulations to be repealed. 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.