Almost everyone acknowledges that regardless of the industry involved, revenue generation has become more challenging over the years. Today several selling and business development tools are available to independent agents that make it is easy to lose sight of the big...
In New Jersey a court ruled that the Department of Banking and Insurance has the authority to choose to pursue an administrative complaint against out-of-state companies. PIANY-priority legislation regarding the excess-lines marketplace passes state Assembly Insurance Committee. And, the Vermont Department of Financial Regulation commissioner to step down this month. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, advocacy updates, technical resources, and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
Traditionally, a legacy is something that is handed down from one generation to the next. In the legal world, it is literally an amount of money or property left to someone. More philosophically, a legacy can be an idea, mission, or purpose that future generations are...
In April 1982, I had the opportunity to become a partner in a property/casualty insurance agency. That was the good news. The not-so-good news was that the opportunity was with a start-up agency with no carrier contracts and no clients. However, we continued to...
Recent cyber security breaches remind us to be vigilant and prepared. Trend: Dog-related injury claims increase from last year; and insurance payouts have been trending upward for the last decade. And, there are plenty of upcoming PIA Northeast events to register for … don’t miss out—register today. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, advocacy updates, and education opportunities in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
Several years ago, Lebron James filed a trademark application for the phrase Taco Tuesday that, predictably, caused an uproar on the internet. Apart from the fact the internet consistently needs to get outraged over something, it struck many rational people as a bit...
Last chance to register: LI RAP is next week. Are you marketing toward and looking to hire the 50-plus crowd—a new study finds that this is an overlooked market segment. In New York, the payroll cap and maximum weekly workers’ compensation benefit will change starting July 1. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, advocacy updates, technical updates, upcoming events and information you may have missed in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
We live in an information age, in which colleagues share more of their personal selves in the workplace. Today’s employees want full transparency on all levels. Gone are the days when it was taboo to discuss money, wages, bonuses and pay with your colleagues. However,...
In previous articles, we have talked about ways you can engage with PIA National and PIA Northeast advocacy initiatives, how you can give your time to candidates and how you can give of your money. In this installment in our advocacy series, we will talk about what to...
Registration for PIA Annual Conference is open—register now and save 20% with early-bird pass. Law & Ordinance coverage is crucial to homeowners in Special Flood Hazard Areas. And, Equifax, Experian and TransUnion will stop including paid medical collection debt on consumer credit reports starting this July. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, advocacy updates, education opportunities, upcoming events and information you may have missed in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.