The United States District Court for The District of New Jersey issued a decision on May 16, 2023, that will—at least temporarily—suspend enforcement of an insurance requirement for those applying for a firearm-carry permit for in the state. The case of...
On May 9, 2023, PIWA held a series of advocacy meetings in the State Capitol and Legislative Office Building with legislators and key staff to highlight the importance of the excess-and-surplus-lines insurance market and to advocate for the passage of priority...
The colloquial term “bait and switch” is used to describe when an insurance company verifies an insurance applicant’s driving history after the applicant has paid the premium on a personal auto policy. Legislation that would ban this harmful practice passed the state...
Cannabis Safe Harbor legislation reintroduced in Congress. The Federal Emergency Management Agency paid almost $4 billion in insurable claims for damage caused by Hurricane Ian. In Connecticut, surplus-lines bill passes state House after PIACT advocates for changes. In New Jersey, Gov. Murphy conditionally vetoes bill that would require property sellers and landlords to notify buyers if property is in a FEMA-designated flood zone. N.H. Gov. Chris Sununu issues statement on the future of legalized marijuana use in the state. And, PIANY-priority windstorm definition bill passes state Assembly. 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.
The New York Legislature certainly has been active on PIANY priority-issues. PIANY’s top priority photo inspection bill passed the Legislature late last month. This week, another PIANY priority passed the state Assembly, which deals specifically with windstorm...
As the days tick by to the end of the Connecticut legislative session, PIACT has been advocating for passage of the association’s top priority, H.B.6621, which makes small, but important changes to the current process of placing risks in the nonadmitted marketplace....
Corporations in all industries have been dealing with the Great Resignation in recent years. Essentially, the COVID-19 pandemic taught many employees that there’s more to life than work, so they’re quitting in hopes of finding something new. With that said, it’s...
In today’s highly competitive, thriving insurance industry, building and maintaining strong customer relationships is crucial for success. It not only helps to create a loyal client base, but also to generate referrals and new business opportunities. With that, it’s...
It’s time to re-examine rental reimbursement coverage limits. Are you familiar with multi-state licensing exposures?—PIA has resources to help. ACORD announces April forms updates. And, motivator Ross Shafer at the Annual Conference hosted by PIANJ and PIANY. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, compliance issues, advocacy updates, technical resources, accolades, education opportunities and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
The nearly 300 insurance professionals who attended PIANY’s Long Island RAP on April 27, 2023, at the Crest Hollow Country Club, in Woodbury, N.Y., were able to network, learn and discuss the issues affecting the insurance industry, and earn continuing-education...