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.
N.Y. bill introduced in Senate: To create study of auto minimum coverage amounts
As part of the 2025-26 New York legislative session, S.5235 was introduced in the state Senate. If passed, the bill would mandate a comprehensive study to evaluate the adequacy of current minimum coverage amounts for noncommercial auto insurance. While this is not the...
ICYMI: N.Y. cyber security certification of compliance filings due by April 15
Those individuals who hold a New York state insurance license (covered entities), including nonresident licensees, have until Tuesday, April 15, 2025, to certify their compliance with the requirements of New York state’s cyber security regulation (23 NYCRR 500) for...
How much insurance do you need for your home?
In the ever-changing world of home insurance, one question pops up time and time again: “How much coverage do I really need for my home?” It’s a great question—and an important one. That’s why the New Hampshire Insurance Department recently released a bulletin aimed...
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