Conn.: House advances PIACT-backed E&S market reform

In a major step toward modernizing Connecticut’s insurance regulations, the state House of Representatives has passed H.B.6981, a measure that eliminates an outdated procedural barrier in the surplus lines market. Spearheaded by Rep. Kerry Wood, D-29, a long-time...
Weekly Dispatch: May 1, 2025

Weekly Dispatch: May 1, 2025

The PIANJ | PIANY Annual Conference is only a few weeks away: register now. Learn everything you need to know about lawsuit lending in New Jersey—and what PIANJ plans to do to stop it. New York state Assembly introduces bill that would unify insurance licensing without eliminating the agents or brokers roles. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, compliance issues, advocacy updates, technical resources, education opportunities and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.

N.Y.: Unifying insurance licensing without erasing agents or brokers

N.Y.: Unifying insurance licensing without erasing agents or brokers

For years, insurance professionals in New York state have juggled separate licenses to operate as agents and brokers—costly, time-consuming and often redundant. A new bill (A.8065), introduced in April 2025 by Assemblymember Pamela Hunter, D-128, aims to fix this...

Weekly Dispatch: April 24, 2025

Weekly Dispatch: April 24, 2025

PIA Northeast thanks all its members and volunteer boards for their tireless work and effort. Recent market conditions prompt opportunities in the surplus lines sector. PIANJ makes the push for comparative negligence protections for insurance producers. New York pushes for stronger discovery laws to counter organized retail theft. Vermont appoints new Department of Financial Regulation commissioner. 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.

Film set insurance: lights, camera, coverage!   

Film set insurance: lights, camera, coverage!   

Nowadays, anyone can make a movie: we’re living in a time in which digital recording equipment has never been more abundant and inexpensive. However, just because people can jump in and decide to make a movie or commercial, doesn’t mean they should start shooting...

Break into insurance: Build a career

Break into insurance: Build a career

There’s a reason you keep hearing that the insurance industry is stable. It’s not just a talking point. In a world in which so many professions are fading into gig work or being overtaken by algorithms, insurance has quietly remained one of the few sectors offering...

Weekly Dispatch: April 17, 2025

Weekly Dispatch: April 17, 2025

Nuclear Verdicts® prompt carriers to leave the market in some states—read the full report. CID climate resiliency council has key updates about its progress so far. Two bills were introduced to the New York state Senate and Assembly—one would offer CE credit for association membership, the other would clarify the use of telematics. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, compliance issues, advocacy updates, technical resources, accolades, education opportunities, upcoming events and information you may have missed in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.