Weekly Dispatch: June 8, 2023
Professional insurance agents must adapt to the changing expectations of modern consumers to remain competitive in today’s insurance landscape. PIA asks U.S. DOL to abandon, postpone changes to overtime rule. PIANJ elects officers, directors, presents awards at Annual Conference. PIANY leadership discusses association’s legislative agenda at Albany Lobby Day. And, progress is made on Vermont’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance Plan implementation. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, advocacy updates, accolades, education opportunities, and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
Meet evolving consumer expectations
Independent insurance agents must adapt to the changing expectations of modern consumers to remain competitive in today’s insurance landscape. Nowadays, consumers seek an experience that matches the quality of service offered by leading brands like Amazon and...
PIANY leadership at Albany Lobby Day
Representatives from the Professional Insurance Agents of New York State Inc., met with state legislators at the Legislative Office Building in Albany, as part of the association’s 2023 Albany Lobby Day program. Participants spent the day on May 2, 2023, visiting with...
Weekly Dispatch: June 1, 2023
Hurricane season starts today: ‘Near-normal’ hurricane season predicted. PIA Northeast members meet with their legislators in Washington, D.C., to discuss federal-level insurance issues. Connecticut’s minimum wage is scheduled to increase to $15/hour today. And, the deadline to renew corporate licenses in New York state is approaching, PIA has classes that qualify for the CE credits you may need. 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.
How insurance agents can leverage positive reviews, recover from negative ones
If you want to know how a business is really doing, look at its reviews. You’ll discover honest thoughts from customers about their experiences. People trust and seek out reviews because they’re from real people. So, it’s natural for businesses to want solely positive...
PIA Northeast members went to D.C.
Hundreds of PIA members from across the country descended on our nation’s capital to participate in the 2023 PIA National Advocacy May 9-10. PIA members visited the offices of their congressional representatives to inform them of the firsthand effects that proposed...
Weekly Dispatch: May 25, 2023
PIA-supported FIO repeal bill introduced in U.S. Senate. IIHS, Consumer Reports update teen vehicle recommendations for 2023. NHID Commissioner Christopher Nicolopoulos to step down. Hyundai and Kia settle class-action lawsuits. In New Jersey, a federal court puts a hold on insurance mandate to carry firearms. And, PIANY-priority ‘bait and switch’ bill reported out of state Senate Insurance Committee. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, advocacy updates, and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
N.J.: Federal court puts a hold on insurance mandate to carry firearms
The United States District Court for The District of New Jersey issued a decision on May 16, 2023, that will—at least temporarily—suspend enforcement of an insurance requirement for those applying for a firearm-carry permit for in the state. The case of...
A Day on the Hill: N.Y. state legislators meet with PIWA members to discuss E&S market, bills
On May 9, 2023, PIWA held a series of advocacy meetings in the State Capitol and Legislative Office Building with legislators and key staff to highlight the importance of the excess-and-surplus-lines insurance market and to advocate for the passage of priority...
N.Y.: PIA-priority ‘bait and switch’ bill reported out of state Senate Insurance Committee
The colloquial term “bait and switch” is used to describe when an insurance company verifies an insurance applicant’s driving history after the applicant has paid the premium on a personal auto policy. Legislation that would ban this harmful practice passed the state...
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