PIACT held its annual Connecticut Convention at the end of March—returning to the Hartford Marriott Downtown. The event featured hundreds of agents, company representatives, exhibitors, and more industry professionals from Connecticut. Excitingly, the Connecticut...
May the fourth be with you: PIA uses Star Wars themed examples to illustrate the challenges of advertising via social media. With the ability to collect consumer data and information, to adapt and overcome obstacles, insurance agents need to tap into artificial intelligences as an instrumental resource. Bill to repeal Federal Insurance Office introduced in U.S. House. And, New Jersey governor signs pro-worker unemployment insurance benefits bill. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, compliance issues, advocacy updates, accolades, education opportunities, and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
For years, we have been writing personal auto policies that afford 30 days of rental reimbursement coverage at various daily limits. And for years, this was enough coverage. If a vehicle was damaged in an accident, the insured could expect the garage of his or her...
Answer: This popular quiz show, created by Merv Griffin, averages 25 million viewers per week, and it is my favorite show. “What is Jeopardy!?” Yep! I love Jeopardy!. My love of the show dates to when I was eight and watched the show with my grandparents. One night, I...
States are urging the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for a federal recall of Hyundai, Kia vehicles. It’s important to manage risks with cyber liability policies. Capacity Insurance is in an orderly runoff. And, PIANY-priority bill on photo inspections passes state Senate; diligent-effort requirement in the E&S marketplace bill reported out of state Senate Insurance Committee. 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.
In today’s PR world, technology can be your best friend. Whether you operate as small business or a major enterprise, being able to build and boost brands is essential. Nowadays, there are multiple tools and platforms that make handling those tasks easier than ever....
PIANY’s top legislative priority for the 2023 legislative year is passage of legislation that would make important reforms to New York state’s outdated photo inspection law (S.5889). That legislation got a giant step closer to becoming a law as S.5889 passed the New...
On Sept. 8, 2022, Suffolk County, New York, learned a professional hacking group known as BlackCat had gained unauthorized access to over 20 agencies with the county. Everybody from the police forces, to social services, to emergency dispatchers were forced to figure...
Two of PIANY’s top legislative priorities for the 2023 legislative session successfully were reported out of the Senate Insurance Committee today: S.5889, which would make important reforms to the New York state’s outdated photo inspection law; and S.5896, which would exempt commercial insurance policies placed by retail insurance brokers through the unaffiliated wholesale excess-line brokers from the diligent-effort requirement when placing business in the excess & surplus marketplace.
Triple-I: 2023 Atlantic hurricane season forecast to be “slightly below-average,” PIA has resources to help you and your clients prepare. Navigating claims today: A modern approach provides specific industry advantages. Connecticut bill would hold property owners more responsible for tree damage. And, PIANY-priority NYSIF bill introduced in state Assembly. 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.