PIA National appoints Michael Skiados, MBA, CAE, as its CEO: here is what you need to know about him. Connecticut receives approval for a major disaster declaration due to historic rainfall and flooding in August. New Hampshire has joined a multistate effort in filing an amicus brief with the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in support of the state-based insurance agency. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, advocacy updates, technical resources, accolades, education opportunities, upcoming events and information you may have missed in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.