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Weekly Dispatch: July 27, 2023

Weekly Dispatch: July 27, 2023

by | Jul 27, 2023 |

PIA Northeast needs your input to gauge how current market conditions are affecting professional insurance agents. Take a moment to participate in PIA’s 2023 Market Trends Survey. Usage-based insurance market still struggling to find its footing. Major disaster declarations declared in Connecticut, Vermont and New York. And, evidence of worker exploitation stops work at 110 job sites in New Jersey. Plus, you can read more state-specific industry news, technical resources, accolades, education opportunities, and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.

UBI off to a slow start

UBI off to a slow start

by Scott Finnegan | Jul 25, 2023 | ,

In 1998, a new technology was introduced that promised to have major implications for many industries, chief among them the insurance industry. This technology allowed systems to monitor and collect data about a user’s behavior in real time. Today, many of us use...

Don’t shoot the messenger

Don’t shoot the messenger

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Jul 21, 2023 | ,

You are probably familiar with the turn of phrase Don’t shoot the messenger. It means not to blame the person delivering a message for the content of that message. Often, I think that all insurance agencies should have that sign up in their lobby or on their website,...

Weekly Dispatch: July 13, 2023

Weekly Dispatch: July 13, 2023

by Jaye Czupryna | Jul 13, 2023 |

An ‘above-average’ Atlantic hurricane session now is predicted—PIA has resources to help you prepare. PIACT legislative success—changes coming to the nonadmitted market process this October. In New Jersey, Caride to depart DOBI, Zimmerman named acting commissioner. PIANY leadership meets with industry and legislative leaders, lays the groundwork for the 2024 legislative session. And, an emergency declaration has been issued for Vermont after all the flooding. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, advocacy updates, technical resources, education opportunities, and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.

Build the workforce of tomorrow

Build the workforce of tomorrow

by Betsy Myatt | Jun 30, 2023 | ,

As major insurers continue to implement initiatives designed to build the workplace of the future, independent agents are taking note and considering how inclusivity will impact both the future of the industry, as well as their business. However, some agency owners...