N.J.: Climate change task force legislation: What it means for insurance producers
If you’re an insurance producer in New Jersey, there’s a new piece of legislation you’ll want to keep on your radar—S-4722. This bill would set the stage for the creation of the Joint Blue Ribbon Task Force on Impacts of Climate Change on Property Insurance. Let’s...
Weekly Dispatch: Oct. 23, 2025
PIANY’s top legislative priority anti-arson bill become law—it’s the third consecutive legislation session victory for the association, its members and their clients. PIA Northeast reminds you that October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month—are you in compliance? PIANJ’s Deep Dive Live tackles social inflation and third-party litigation. 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.: DFS issues warning to agents about third-party cyber security risks
What happens when your cloud provider goes down? If you were caught in the recent AWS outage, you already know the answer: websites crash, backend systems freeze, and clients are left wondering what’s going on. For insurance agencies, these disruptions aren’t just...
Behind the verdict: A recap of PIANJ’s latest Deep Dive
If you’re hearing more about social inflation, and wondering how it’s impacting your clients—and your bottom line—you’re not alone. That’s exactly why PIANJ hosted a recent Deep Dive Panel titled “Behind the Verdict: How Litigation Trends Are Driving Insurance Costs.”...
Navigating the personal-lines landscape: What agents need now more than ever
The personal-lines insurance market in the Northeast has been anything but predictable. From underwriting volatility to shifting policy terms, agents are facing a landscape that demands agility, insight and support. Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to speak...
Governor vetoes insurance definitions bill—following PIANY advocacy
Gov. Kathy Hochul has vetoed S.4963/A.1572, legislation that would have required the New York State Department of Financial Services to establish standardized definitions for commonly used terms in personal- and commercial-lines insurance policies. While the...
Another legislative win for PIANY: Priority anti-arson bill signed into law
For the third consecutive legislative session, PIANY saw its top legislative priority go from an idea to a reality. Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed A.112/S.4157, a bill that repeals the outdated anti-arson application requirements in New York City, the last municipality...
PIA Northeast: District Office Visits: Unlock legislative influence
District Office Visits are a key member benefit provided by PIA, designed to foster meaningful relationships between PIA members and state legislators. These strategic advocacy meetings, held either in-person or virtually with state legislators, allow PIA members to...
Weekly Dispatch: Oct. 16, 2025
East Coast battered by nor’easter, causing floods and fatalities. Connecticut Department of Transportation reimbursed for 2024 flood repairs. PIANJ’s Women’s Leadership Alliance to host sold out panel discussion on making lasting industry change. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, technical resources, education opportunities and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
Do you have the right auto coverage?
Nobody wants to pay more for car insurance than they need to, but the lowest price won’t always get you the coverage and protection you and your family need. There are many things standard auto policies will not cover, and after an accident is not the time to find out...


