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.
The year-round wildfire season: Help your clients manage a possible new threat
Until recently, wildfires followed a seasonal pattern. Primarily, we saw dangerous wildfires spread through the summer and fall months, and then a cooler period during the winter and spring when businesses countrywide would have the opportunity to rebuild and recover....
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...
Why PIANJ supports comparative negligence protections for insurance producers
When insurance agents or brokers are sued for professional negligence, their defense should be as fair and balanced as any other party in a civil lawsuit. But in New Jersey, that’s not always the case. Insurance producers face a unique and often unjust hurdle: they’re...
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
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.
N.Y.: New bill would provide association members additional CE credits
The 2025-26 legislative session is continuing to prove to be a season of modernization of New York state’s continuing-education requirements for insurance professionals. While the PIANY-backed A.6652-A just cleared the state Assembly—pushing forward a proposed bill...
N.Y.: New bill would expand, regulate use of telematics in auto insurance
Legislation introduced in the New York Assembly on April 8, 2025, would formally authorize and regulate the use of telematics and usage-based insurance in New York state’s private passenger and commercial auto insurance markets. This legislation could signal a move...
How to handle high-value equipment coverage for rehabilitation centers
High-value equipment plays a critical role in rehabilitation services. From physical therapy machines to diagnostic tools, these assets impact patient care and daily operations directly. For insurance agents, understanding the financial risk tied to this equipment is...
Weekly Dispatch: April 10, 2025
A bill to extend the NFIP is introduced in the U.S. Senate—could we see an end to the string of continuing resolutions? The Connecticut Business & Industry Association issued a preliminary analysis for a recent Connecticut Supreme Court ruling, which could increase workers’ compensation claims as much as 265%. New York’s CE carryover bill passes the state Assembly—another bill is introduced to the state Senate to mandate a study on noncommercial auto coverage. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, compliance issues, advocacy updates, technical resources, education opportunities, upcoming events and information you may have missed in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
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