N.Y. Legislative wrap-up, part two—What didn’t make it?

The 2025 New York state legislative session was filled with ambitious proposals aimed at improving the insurance landscape—many of which PIANY monitored, supported and advocated for on behalf of insurance professionals across the state. While a number of key wins were...
Conn.: House advances PIACT-backed E&S market reform

Conn.: House advances PIACT-backed E&S market reform

In a major step toward modernizing Connecticut’s insurance regulations, the state House of Representatives has passed H.B.6981, a measure that eliminates an outdated procedural barrier in the surplus lines market. Spearheaded by Rep. Kerry Wood, D-29, a long-time...

PIANJ supports ban on step-down clauses

PIANJ supports ban on step-down clauses

Imagine paying for robust auto insurance coverage—only to learn too late that your policy quietly includes a loophole that guts your protection in certain common scenarios.   That’s the harsh reality for too many New Jersey drivers, thanks to so-called step-down...

Maintaining a legal and insured rental property 

Maintaining a legal and insured rental property 

Do you run a short-term rental property? Think AirBNB or VRBO. These properties bring income to owners and operators, but they require constantly tracking a changing legal landscape—especially in popular rental areas. It’s vital to keep tabs on changes to local laws...

Weekly Dispatch: May 8, 2025

Weekly Dispatch: May 8, 2025

Learn all about the benefits of using print advertising as independent insurance agent. New Jerey’s largest airport suffers from delays and other technical problems: now is the time to take to your insureds about travel insurance. PIANY has two major pieces of legislation pass the state’s Senate Insurance Committee—will you help us go the distance? Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, advocacy updates, technical resources, accolades, education opportunities and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.

The power of print advertising in a digital age 

The power of print advertising in a digital age 

From the nineties to the present today, industrialized and developing countries have been living in an increasingly digitized world. Around every corner, in every store or home, there is a screen tapped directly to the internet and relaying information to its user....

Weekly Dispatch: May 1, 2025

Weekly Dispatch: May 1, 2025

The PIANJ | PIANY Annual Conference is only a few weeks away: register now. Learn everything you need to know about lawsuit lending in New Jersey—and what PIANJ plans to do to stop it. New York state Assembly introduces bill that would unify insurance licensing without eliminating the agents or brokers roles. 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.