A new survey finds that agents, brokers continue to have record performance for the fourth consecutive quarter. PIA advocates for long-term reauthorization of the NFIP, the importance of state regulation of insurance and more during virtual meetings with legislators in Washington, D.C. And, time is running out to register for PIA Annual Conference hosted by PIANJ and PIANY in Atlantic City, N.J.—before the 20% price increase. 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.

Passed legislation in Connecticut paves the way for electronic delivery to the Workers Compensation Commission. A bill simplifying the excess-line insurance placement affidavit requirements passes state Assembly. And, PIA Northeast offers insurance agents the opportunity to increase their credibility, trust and perception. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, advocacy updates, technical resources, education opportunities, upcoming events and information you may have missed in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.

Last chance to register: LI RAP is next week. Are you marketing toward and looking to hire the 50-plus crowd—a new study finds that this is an overlooked market segment. In New York, the payroll cap and maximum weekly workers’ compensation benefit will change starting July 1. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, advocacy updates, technical updates, upcoming events and information you may have missed in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.

Connecticut Convention is next week, register now. New cyberthreats are discovered—insurance agents must protect their agencies. And, the National Flood Insurance Program was extended to Friday, Sept. 30, 2022. 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.

Do you know how to talk to your clients about the importance of water-leak detection systems? PIA has resources to help. The Vermont Department of Financial Regulation orders long-term care insurer to cease-and-desist unauthorized rate actions. And, New Jersey’s Pay-to-Play annual disclosures are due March 30. 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.

Technology helps insureds mitigate water damage, and agents can educate them. PIA opposes reintroduced pandemic legislation. And, some best practices for dealing with additional insureds. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, advocacy updates, technical resources and education opportunities in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.

If you do business in Connecticut or New York, PIA can help you comply with each state’s workplace sexual harassment prevention laws. New Jersey and New York are continuing to persevere after Hurricane Ida. And, PIA has opposed proposed legislation that would require small businesses to report sensitive information to the Internal Revenue Service. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, compliance issues, advocacy updates and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.

New York employers are required to implement their airborne infectious disease prevention plans. New Jersey and New York are on the road to recovery after Tropical Storm Ida. And, the Federal Insurance Office is seeking public comment on climate-related insurance authority—independent agents can use this as an opportunity to express how insurance ought to be regulated at the state level. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, compliance issues, advocacy updates and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.

A library of digital content is available on PIA Northeast’s Virtual Conference 2021 platform. Tropical Storm Henri made landfall in the Northeast earlier this week. And, your airborne infectious disease exposure prevention plans must be available to your employees by Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, compliance issues, advocacy updates, technical resources and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.