New report: Half of breached organizations unwilling to increase security spending despite soaring breach costs. No easy fix on the horizon for M&A and talent challenges. New law in New Hampshire introduces comprehensive pet insurance regulations for consumers. And, revised workers’ compensation loss costs take effect in New York state on Oct. 1, 2023. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, technical resources, education opportunities and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.

Extreme weather continues to affect where insurers write business. PIA calls for agents to support Cannabis Safe Harbor, and Main Street Tax Certainty Act bills. Connecticut issues warning about potential identify theft incident. New Jersey submits request for FEMA major disaster declaration. And, Vermont issues warning about flood-related insurance scams, and adds two counties to disaster declaration. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, advocacy updates, education opportunities and information you may have missed in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.

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.

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.