Smash, grab and go: Insurance implications on surging retail theft
As the rise in retail theft continues to plague businesses nationwide, the impact on the retail landscape is clear. The COVID-19 pandemic has created a unique set of circumstances that have contributed to the surge in retail thefts—affecting both large and small...
Weekly Dispatch: Oct. 26, 2023
Lloyd’s publishes report showing scenario that could cost global economy $3.5 trillion. Let your clients know that pet insurance could be an option as the veterinary industry faces staffing shortages. PIACT asked the CID about the recent changes to the state’s surplus-lines laws. Newly signed laws support small businesses in New Jersey. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, compliance issues, technical resources, accolades, education opportunities and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
N.Y.: What is it like to obtain a photo inspection?
I received a deadline of Sept. 29 to finish and submit this article—it was assigned to me on Sept. 15. Having a 14-day window to draft an article for PIA Northeast News & Media is more than enough time. Coincidently, those 14 days also signify the time frame my...
Are you selling umbrellas with holes in ’em?: If your clients get wet, you could too!
We (independent agents) are raised to sell umbrella liability insurance policies, but why? We are told to sell umbrellas because people can get sued for an auto accident or a slip-and-fall, and other outrageous scenarios. Basically, when you make a mistake and cause...
Veterinary medicine trends affect pet’s care
The COVID-19 pandemic left a major mark on the American workforce that can be seen in every industry. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce provided a brief overview of these trends in a September 2023 report. The report characterizes this phenomenon of industries seeing high...
PIANJ Golf Classic, PIANJ Women’s Leadership Alliance raises $93,000 for SONJ
PIANJ held its 40th Annual Golf Classic Oct. 2, 2023, to benefit Special Olympics New Jersey, at TPC Jasna Polana, in Princeton, N.J. The PIANJ Golf Classic—in partnership with the PIANJ Women’s Leadership Alliance—was proud to present Special Olympics New Jersey with...
The power of technology = efficiencies
When you consider all the ways you can make your agency more efficient, the technological aspects can be overwhelming. This can be anything from considering a new agency management system to determining if you want to work with a company that provides back-office...
Weekly Dispatch: Oct. 19, 2023
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Be sure to educate clients about how to stay safe online. President Biden announced $2 billion for nationwide climate resilience. PIA members from Connecticut and New Jersey met with the CID and DOBI, respectively. Also, what to know about New York state’s windstorm definition in insurance policies. 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.
Rising pedestrian fatalities and auto insurance
Traffic fatalities have been on the rise in recent years. According to the Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities in 2022 from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, traffic fatalities in the United States have increased from 32,479 in 2011,...
PIACT representatives meet with CID
On Oct. 11, 2023, representatives of PIACT were invited by the Connecticut Insurance Department to participate in a virtual roundtable to discuss the health of Connecticut’s property/casualty marketplace, and to advocate for independent insurance producers across the...
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