What to know: The N.Y. insurance guaranty fund
Insurance is meant to protect you when unexpected events happen, but what happens if your insurance company goes out of business? That’s where the New York insurance guaranty fund comes in. This fund is designed to protect policyholders and ensure that claims are paid...
Tech: Build and maintain strong customer relationships
Nothing impacts your business’s success more than the strength of your customer relationships. Delivering high-quality customer service makes your customers feel connected, encouraging them to renew, purchase additional products, and recommend your agency to others....
Weekly Dispatch: Aug. 22, 2024
United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas strikes down FTC’s noncompete rule. Read the first entry of PIA Northeast’s infrastructure series. Connecticut issues state of emergency due to recent catastrophic flooding. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy appoints replacement for Democrat Sen. Bob Menendez. Vermont launches new program to help drivers on the autism spectrum. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, technical resources, advocacy, education opportunities, upcoming events and information you may have missed in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
Federal court for the Northern District of Texas strikes down FTC’s noncompete rule
A recent ruling from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas has significant implications for the future of noncompete agreements in the U.S. In the case of Ryan LLC v. Federal Trade Commission, the court set aside the Federal Trade...
Agents Advocacy Coalition Chair Fred Holender attends reception for Rep. Steve Hawley
Fred Holender, CLU, CPCU, ChFC, MSFS, chairperson of the PIANY Agents Advocacy Coalition, recently attended a reception honoring New York state Assemblyman Steve Hawley, R-139. The event, held to recognize Hawley’s continued service and commitment to the community,...
PIA infrastructure series: Introduction
Have you ever been driving on the highway and hit a pothole so big you thought for sure your car would not survive it? Or wondered if the pipes carrying the water to your faucet in your crusty pre-war apartment building were made of lead? Let’s not forget how awful it...
Understand each client’s needs: tailor policies
As an independent insurance agent, navigating the market and crafting an offer that stands out from the rest—an offer that can’t be dismissed easily—requires a deeper understanding of your client’s specific needs and business circumstances. If you're not focused on a...
Weekly Dispatch: Aug. 15, 2024
Recovery efforts from Hurricane Debby underway in the Northeast; Gallagher Re anticipates the losses from Debby to be “very manageable.” Connecticut launches initiative to combat credit, debit and EBT card skimming. The New Hampshire Symposium is just around the corner: have you registered? New York announces funding to boost the climate resiliency of Long Island. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, technical resources, education opportunities, upcoming events and information you may have missed in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
Inflation, construction, and homeowners insurance
All homeowners should brace themselves for sticker shock next time their homeowners policy is up for renewal. Inflation’s effects on the construction industry and the broader economy extend to premiums charged on insurance policies. While it may cost more now, the...
Customer loyalty—going, going, gone?
Generally, business owners, agency owners, and business leaders have several critical success factors to consider as they manage and grow their businesses. Some essential success factors are apparent (e.g., profitability, providing a good product or service or...
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