Hurricane Ian is already one of the most devastating natural disasters in recent history. The Category 4 storm and its 155-mph winds has wreaked havoc across communities, bringing widespread flooding and catastrophic property damage with it. While the true extent of...
PIANJ volunteers spent August and September meeting with the members of the state Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee to discuss PIANJ’s top legislative priority: a ban on step-down provisions in personal auto policies. A step-down provision...
It would be an understatement to say that the devastating spread of COVID-19—and industry’s collective reaction thereto—has prompted a seismic shift in how corporations intend to operate in the post-pandemic era. One particularly notable pivot is that toward staff...
Data reveals that 20% of homeowners don’t know how much they pay for their homeowners insurance, agents need to help their clients prepare for the price hikes that inflation will cause. PIANJ offers resources to help agents educate their clients about the recent New Jersey law that requires mandatory insurance for businesses. Workers’ compensation rates are expected to decrease in Connecticut and New Jersey. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, compliance issues, technical resources, education opportunities, and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
Inflation impacts all aspects of our lives—but it is having an outsized impact on the cost to repair or replace cars and homes. Data reveals that 20% of homeowners don’t know how much they pay for home insurance[1]—so chances are, many will not anticipate the impact...
Do you ever feel like you aren’t as capable as others think you are? Are you constantly doubting yourself and ignoring your accomplishments? Do you feel like a fraud even when there’s proof of your success? If you answered “yes” to these questions, you’re probably...
Vermont Supreme Court allows novel ‘physical damage’ COVID-19 theory to proceed. The Connecticut Insurance Department allows defense within limits for fiduciary and cyber liability policies. A photo-inspection bill has been introduced in the New Jersey state Assembly. And, the New Hampshire Insurance Department has approved the National Council on Compensation Insurance 2023 WC loss cost decrease of 7%. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, compliance issues, advocacy updates, technical resources, education opportunities, upcoming events and information you may have missed in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
The New Hampshire Insurance Department approved the original workers’ compensation voluntary loss cost filing made by the National Council on Compensation Insurance, consisting of an overall 7% decrease. In addition, a decrease of 7% of the overall assigned risk rates...
In a word: Yes. They do. There are organizations that rate the financial condition of insurance companies, such as Demotech, Moody’s and S&P Global Ratings. However, AM Best is probably the most prominent. AM Best uses letter ratings, ranging from “A” (which is...
A bill (A-4643) that would amend the law related to physical damage inspections—often referred to as photo inspections—was introduced in the state Assembly last week. Currently, insurers are prohibited from providing physical damage coverage for an automobile prior to...