PIACT recommends technical fixes to bill for service-animal protections
Connecticut lawmakers are once again revisiting an issue that sits right at the intersection of insurance underwriting and consumer protection: how insurers treat policyholders who own certain dog breeds. This session, H.B.Raised Bill 5264 would propose new...
N.Y.: Bring fairness and accountability to aerial imagery in homeowners insurance
Technology is reshaping property underwriting, and aerial imagery now is a routine part of how carriers assess risk. From satellite photography to high resolution flyovers, insurers have more data than ever before about the condition of insured...
PIANJ Deep Dive: The insurance playbook: Trends, talent and the road ahead
This article, written by Mark Crites, a partner at Reagan Consulting, builds on a recent conversation featured in PIANJ’s Deep Dive discussion, in which Crites joined PIANJ for an in-depth exploration of the market forces shaping the insurance industry in 2026....
Nobody’s home—but you still need insurance
There are many reasons why homeowners leave their homes vacant for prolonged periods of time. For example, they could own multiple properties and live in them based on the season—someone could have property in Florida when it gets too cold in the Northeast, and vice...
N.H.: State suspends vehicle inspection program, its effect on agents and policyholders
New Hampshire’s vehicle inspection program is officially suspended. While the message to drivers is straightforward, the broader implications deserve a closer look from the insurance community. Recently, the New Hampshire Department of Justice and Department of...
Weekly Dispatch: Feb. 19, 2026
FEMA impacted by DHS funding pause. Valuable education sessions at this year’s PIA Connecticut Convention: register today. Part BB in New York TED budget proposal could impose new requirements for independent insurance agent disclosures. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, advocacy, technical resources, education opportunities and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
N.Y.: TED Part BB: A once-in-a-generation opportunity to improve premium transparency
In PIANY’s recent overview of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s Transportation, Economic Development and Environmental Conservation (TED) budget proposals, we outlined several insurance-related measures that could affect the personal lines marketplace in New York state...
Rodents, insurance and you: how is your coverage?
Rodents—from squirrels to mice—can pose a threat to your house or car. By nesting near or in your home and car, rodents can damage your property over time. They can gnaw wires, insulation and anything else they can chew. If this happens … do you know how your...
Weekly Dispatch: Feb. 12, 2026
New study finds that wildfire smoke responsible for 24,100 deaths annually. Last call for 2026 PIACT Awards of Distinction: nominate someone today! In New Hampshire, a newly introduced bill would change state vehicle registration rules. Meet your friends and NJYIP at 2026 Spring Warm-Up Mixer. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, compliance, advocacy, technical resources, accolades, education opportunities, upcoming events and information you may have missed in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
Legislative priority for PIANJ: Step-down ban introduced in state Senate
State Senate President Nicholas P. Scutari, D-22, has introduced S-3187 in the 2026-27 legislative session—a bill that would finally put an end to step-down clauses in personal auto policies in New Jersey. For those of us who...
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