The state Legislature may have been on summer recess, but its impact was still felt as two compulsory insurance bills were signed into law by Gov. Phil Murphy on Aug. 5. Increase in auto limits S-481, sponsored by Sen. Nicholas Scutari, D-22, and Assemblyman Louis...
Report finds that consumers are more interested in telematics, but what does this mean for their privacy? The NHID approved a rate proposal filed by the NCCI that will reduce voluntary workers’ compensation loss costs by 7% on average. And, the New York State Department of Financial Services released proposed updates to the cybersecurity regulation for financial services companies, which includes insurance agencies—PIA Northeast to comment. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, technical resources, and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
The New York Department of Financial Services celebrated the five-year anniversary of 23 NYCRR 500—commonly referred to as the DFS Cyber Security Regulation—with amendments to that regulation. The DFS has released a pre-proposal for comment. Here is what is in this...
Almost everyone has shopped online in the last decade. Even those who manage to resist the lure of two-day delivery probably have priced appliances or scouted sales on various websites before purchasing the items at a physical store. This means they have been...
Bill introduced in Congress that would extend the NFIP for a year—currently, the NFIP is set to expire at the end of September. Recent national bills would effective the state insurance regulatory system. And, the NYSIF is deferring the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board’s assessment on new Safety Group members. 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.
What can make your agency unique or different? Why should an individual or family do business with your agency instead of another one within a 20-minute driving radius? Are your products and services wildly different from your local or internet competitors? For many...
Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance to cease writing certain homeowners insurance risks. Connecticut’s plan to support business growth with COVID recovery funding approved by the U.S. Treasury Department. PIANY examines the new law that affects workers’ compensation insurance available to businesses with outstanding balance through NYSIF and what it means for agents and their clients. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, advocacy updates, technical resources, accolades, education opportunities, and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Cos. announced it will no longer write certain classes of homeowners’ risks. In a notice sent to GUARD agencies at the end of June, the carrier stated it would no longer accept new submissions for homeowners coverage for any property...
Cannabis safe harbor bill passes U.S. House for the third time, stalls in the U.S. Senate (again). New Hampshire Insurance Department issues bulletin to remind insurance licensees that they need to report suspected fraud cases. Vermont governor appoints commissioner, and deputy commissioner, of the Department of Financial Regulation. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, advocacy updates, education opportunities and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
At the end of June, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation into law that directly impacts businesses with outstanding unpaid balances with the New York State Insurance Fund. What does the new law do? Under the new law (S.9096/A.10078), which goes into effect...