Happy Halloween! Be sure to read the seasonal consumer content PIA Northeast News & Media released this month. Triple I reports that underwriting profitability for commercial auto insurance is declining. The Connecticut Insurance Department created a new council to tackle climate threats and resilience. New Jersey has several new bills that would impact residents and businesses. The deadline to comply with the most recent New York cyber security regulations is this week. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, advocacy updates, technical resources, education opportunities, upcoming events and information you may have missed in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.

Preliminary loss estimates indicate Hurricane Milton could cost private insureds $17-$50 billion. Connecticut government officials hold joint conference with financial service executives on disaster relief for late August flooding. PIANY sent letter to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to encourage her to sign the PIA-priority windstorm definition bill. 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.