On the most basic level, choosing a career as an insurance producer means having the opportunity to sell insurance products to clients. However, deciding to become an insurance producer also means signing up for a heightened level of responsibility, which means acting...
Happy new year from PIA Northeast! In a contract, can an ‘emoji’ be considered binding? PIA’s priority New York ‘bait-and-switch’ bill was signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul. The New Hampshire Insurance Department and New England College announce the second year for a course on the industry. New Jersey is providing new resources to help buyers and renters protect themselves from climate-related flooding. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, compliance issues, advocacy updates, technical resources, accolades, education opportunities, upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
Getting engaged for Christmas or New Years is very exciting and romantic. It could involve a beautiful one-carat diamond ring that looks amazing on your finger! There’s so much planning to do for the big day, but don’t forget to insure your ring from theft, if the...
A noncompetition agreement, or noncompete agreement, is nothing new in the world of business. These agreements prohibit an employee from working for competitors or opening competing businesses, typically for a certain period of time after an employee leaves a job. In...
For years, PIA has fought for increased consumer protections during the automobile insurance underwriting process. PIA won a major victory in that fight today when New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law S.5764B, which takes aim at the harmful bait-and-switch...
As the year draws to a close and a new one peeks over the horizon, a familiar feeling washes over us—the urge to reflect, pause and set goals for the future. This introspective period, often fueled by the festive spirit and the clean slate of a new year, is an...
Let’s face it … technology can be hard. Especially when you have no idea what things mean. Remember when Gen Z unofficially deemed millennial use of the 😂 emoji as “not cool,”[1] or dare I say…cheugy?[2] Or when almost every older-generation dad got called out...
PIA Northeast wishes you happy holidays. AI was identified as a financial systems risk by the Financial Stability Oversight Council. A FEMA policy change for the NFIP will go in effect Jan. 1, 2024. Major flooding and storms hit the Northeast. New fire safety legislation passes New Jersey state Senate, companion bill needs to be introduced in the state Assembly. PIANY’s MetroRAP is open for registration. 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.
Nearly a decade ago, New Jersey witnessed the inherent dangers posed by rapidly spreading fires—the catastrophic 2015 Avalon Apartment fire in Edgewater, which thankfully caused no injuries or deaths. However, the incident still lingers vividly in the minds of the New...
Sensory branding isn’t a new concept, but it’s something that more marketing teams should pay attention to when it comes to increased customer retention. Appealing to the senses of your customers will not only attract more people within your target audience, but it...