The pool is open—but is it safe?
Summer is (officially) here, meaning if you own a pool (or have plans to build one), you probably want it open for your family and friends to enjoy. Having a pool takes quite a bit of upkeep, between clearing out debris, making sure the water is clean and checking for...
Weekly Dispatch: June 19, 2025
Two Pennsylvania-based insurers are reporting a systems outage triggered by cyberthreats. Look back at PIACT’s accomplishments in the 2025 Connecticut legislative session. The New York state Assembly passed two new bills for real-time online insurance verification system at the DMV and consumer litigation financing reform: it now is headed for the governor’s desk. 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.
New York state Legislature passes real-time auto insurance verification bill
While the New York state Senate went into recess last week, the state Assembly extended its legislative session for a few more days—an extension that has paid dividends for PIANY and its members. On Monday, the Assembly passed S.5331-A, a top legislative priority for...
Conn.: Legislative session recap: Reform achieved, risks mitigated and the road ahead
At the start of the 2025 Connecticut legislative session, PIACT set an ambitious goal to make significant reforms to the state’s excess and surplus lines placement process; protect consumers from increased premiums; and protect producers from errors-and-omissions exposures. Now with the 2025 session in the rearview mirror, PIACT can claim with confidence: Mission accomplished. With the passage of H.B.6981, PIACT secured a major win that will modernize the way brokers access the E&S market. Meanwhile, PIACT engaged in advocacy on bills related to flood insurance disclosures, dog breed underwriting and fossil fuel infrastructure surcharges—shaping outcomes that reflect the realities and needs of producers and consumers alike.
N.Y.: State Senate passes bill to modernize auto insurance verification
In a major step toward modernizing New York state’s motor vehicle insurance system and alleviating longstanding consumer frustrations, the New York state Senate has passed S.5331-A—a bill that would establish a real-time online insurance verification system at the...
New York Legislature passes PIANY-priority consumer protection bill
The New York state Legislature passed S.1104A/A.804-C, sponsored by Sen. Jeremy Cooney, D-56, Assemblyman Bill Magnarelli, D-129, respectively—the Consumer Litigation Funding Act. The legislation, a PIANY-priority, marks the latest in a string of wins PIANY as it...
Sewer backup insurance and you
Water is everywhere—and it could damage your home and property. From torrential downpours to faulty plumbing, your home could face water-related exposures from many different directions. When it comes to water damage, one exposure that threatens homeowners is sewer...
PIANJ | PIANY Annual Conference—a chart-topping success for insurance professionals
Some 1,700 insurance professionals from across the Northeast—record-breaking attendance since the COVID-19 pandemic—kicked up their boots and took center stage at the PIANJ | PIANY Annual Conference June 8-10, 2025, at the Hard Rock Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, N.J. Speakers, education sessions and a panel on artificial intelligence all provided attendees with educational opportunities—while the sold-out trade show and various social events provided the backdrop to numerous networking opportunities.
Weekly Dispatch: June 12, 2025
PIANJ | PIANY Annual Conference a success: new officers for PIANJ and NJYIP installed. Erie Insurance hit by major network outage: no timeline for return present. Both chambers of the Connecticut General Assembly approved a bill for climate mitigation, bill being sent to governor for consideration. NHID issues bulletin regarding fraudulent producer practices, violations of state regulations. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, compliance issues, advocacy updates, technical resources, accolades and education opportunities in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
New York Assembly unanimously passes CE carryover bill
In another win for PIANY and insurance professionals across New York state, the state Assembly unanimously passed a long-awaited bill, A.6652A/S.6122A, that would allow licensed insurance producers to carry over excess continuing-education credits into their next...
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