PIA National appoints Michael Skiados, MBA, CAE, as its CEO: here is what you need to know about him. Connecticut receives approval for a major disaster declaration due to historic rainfall and flooding in August. New Hampshire has joined a multistate effort in filing an amicus brief with the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in support of the state-based insurance agency. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, advocacy updates, technical resources, accolades, education opportunities, upcoming events and information you may have missed in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.

Last summer saw historic levels of rainfall and catastrophic floods: Are you talking with your clients about flood insurance? NAIC requests long-term NFIP reauthorization, program set to expire at the end of the month. PIANY’s latest advocacy campaign encourages members to talk to their clients about the windstorm trigger definition legislation. A Vermont audit finds that the state failed to complete many of its goals in its five-year hazard mitigation plan. 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.