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Connecting with your customers is one of the most crucial aspects of running a successful insurance agency. Your customers keep you in business, so it’s essential to keep them happy—and connecting with them in a personal, human way is one of the best ways to...
Build the workforce of tomorrow
As major insurers continue to implement initiatives designed to build the workplace of the future, independent agents are taking note and considering how inclusivity will impact both the future of the industry, as well as their business. However, some agency owners...
PIACT top legislative priority—nonadmitted market process—signed into law
The top legislative priority for PIACT—during the 2023 legislative session—was the passage of legislation that would make small, but critical changes to the process for placing insurance policies in the nonadmitted marketplace. That legislation, H.B.6621, was signed...
Weekly Dispatch: June 29, 2023
Talking to your clients about how their policy can protect their business as wildfires become more common across the U.S. The NFIP Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2023 has been introduced in the U.S. Senate. New report: U.S. insurers were hit hardest by inflation. PIACT top legislative priority—nonadmitted market process—passes state Legislature. And, Connecticut, New Jersey and New York approve funds to improve water and sewer infrastructure, and may reduce flooding. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, advocacy updates, education opportunities, and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
Zimmerman at Rowan University tribute to historic USA-Soviet Summit
Glassboro, N.J.—Leon Zimmerman, PIA of New Jersey’s former long-time legislative lobbyist, was the featured speaker June 20, 2023, at a special Rowan University Commemoration of the historic USA-Soviet Summit Conference he covered 56 years ago as a journalist. The...
Wildfire and business interruption coverage
For decades, wildfires have been synonymous with California, as the Golden State has experienced some of the most devastating wildfires in our nation’s history. However, in recent years, wildfires have extended past California and now threaten other regions within the...
The state of M&A: Navigating challenging times
Globally, mergers and acquisitions have slowed dramatically as many independent agents question the benefits of M&A as a growth strategy in 2023. Activity is down by a staggering 45% from Q1 of 2022 to Q1 of 2023—and a whopping 60% from Q1 of 2021 to Q1 of 2023...
Nonadmitted market process bill passes Connecticut state Legislature, PIACT priority
The top legislative priority for PIACT—during the 2023 legislative session—was the passage of legislation that would make small, but critical changes to the process for placing insurance policies in the nonadmitted marketplace. That legislation, H.B.6621, successful...
Weekly Dispatch: June 22, 2023
PIANJ efforts to advocate for insurance producers and their CE requirements pay off, the demand for cyberinsurance skyrockets, this Lightning Safety Awareness week make sure your clients are covered, and New York state lawmakers pass the Grieving Families Act … again. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, advocacy updates, education opportunities, and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
2023 PIANY legislative session review
The New York state Legislature went into recess for 2023 when the Assembly adjourned in the early morning hours on June 9. While Assembly members have returned to the Capitol this week to address a few outstanding items, (including a PIA-priority issue!) For most...
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