Weekly Dispatch: Oct. 30, 2025
The government shutdown is affecting air traffic control workers, causing over 20,000 flight delays between Oct. 24-27. Two new bills have been introduced in New Jersey: one would create a state climate task force, and the other would develop a pilot program for autonomous vehicles. Vermont’s Department of Financial Regulation encouraged its residents to contact lenders and insurers in case their payments are disrupted by the government shutdown. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, advocacy updates, technical resources, education opportunities and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
N.J.: Autonomous vehicle pilot program: A look at how a new bill may affect the industry
The future of transportation is arriving in New Jersey—and it’s driving itself. Earlier this month, Sen. Andrew Zwicker, D-16, introduced S-4702, legislation that would establish a pilot program for testing fully autonomous vehicles—AVs—across the Garden State. For...
Halloween and protecting your home from fire damage
Part of the fun of Halloween is the seasonal decorations. Some people prefer simple decorations, like a few candles, smiling jack-o-lanterns and orange streamers. Others go for more elaborate displays, using giant props, plenty of lights, fog/smoke machines and even...
N.J.: Climate change task force legislation: What it means for insurance producers
If you’re an insurance producer in New Jersey, there’s a new piece of legislation you’ll want to keep on your radar—S-4722. This bill would set the stage for the creation of the Joint Blue Ribbon Task Force on Impacts of Climate Change on Property Insurance. Let’s...
Weekly Dispatch: Oct. 23, 2025
PIANY’s top legislative priority anti-arson bill become law—it’s the third consecutive legislation session victory for the association, its members and their clients. PIA Northeast reminds you that October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month—are you in compliance? PIANJ’s Deep Dive Live tackles social inflation and third-party litigation. 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.: DFS issues warning to agents about third-party cyber security risks
What happens when your cloud provider goes down? If you were caught in the recent AWS outage, you already know the answer: websites crash, backend systems freeze, and clients are left wondering what’s going on. For insurance agencies, these disruptions aren’t just...
Behind the verdict: A recap of PIANJ’s latest Deep Dive
If you’re hearing more about social inflation, and wondering how it’s impacting your clients—and your bottom line—you’re not alone. That’s exactly why PIANJ hosted a recent Deep Dive Panel titled “Behind the Verdict: How Litigation Trends Are Driving Insurance Costs.”...
Navigating the personal-lines landscape: What agents need now more than ever
The personal-lines insurance market in the Northeast has been anything but predictable. From underwriting volatility to shifting policy terms, agents are facing a landscape that demands agility, insight and support. Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to speak...
Governor vetoes insurance definitions bill—following PIANY advocacy
Gov. Kathy Hochul has vetoed S.4963/A.1572, legislation that would have required the New York State Department of Financial Services to establish standardized definitions for commonly used terms in personal- and commercial-lines insurance policies. While the...
Another legislative win for PIANY: Priority anti-arson bill signed into law
For the third consecutive legislative session, PIANY saw its top legislative priority go from an idea to a reality. Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed A.112/S.4157, a bill that repeals the outdated anti-arson application requirements in New York City, the last municipality...
Search & Filter Stories
Follow us
