New report shows that there is some downward pressure on the property-catastrophe reinsurance market. Safest drivers ranked by state: four PIA Northeast states are in top five. Connecticut announces vote on funding to curb neighborhood flooding in Portland. PIANJ elects its officers for the 2024-25 administrative year. The PIANJ | PIANY Annual Conference was held from June 2-4 and had over 1,600 attendees: thank you for making it such a success! 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.

NOAA has forecasted an above-average Atlantic hurricane season. A new DOL rule is facing pushback from business groups. The Connecticut Superior Court, Hartford judicial district, placed PHL Variable Insurance Co. and subsidiaries into rehabilitation. Commercial auto liability minimums to increase in New Jersey on July 1. In New York, the DFS issued a new circular letter on property/casualty carriers offering loss mitigation tools. Mandatory flood risk disclosure bill passes the Vermont Senate. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, compliance issues, advocacy updates, technical resources, education opportunities, upcoming events, and information you may have missed in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.

A draft of the Farm Bill has been released, which includes a piece of PIA-priority legislation. New Jersey is the first to announce a series of climate resilience reforms that feature a comprehensive update of land resource protection regulations. New York state introduces a series of new bills into the Senate and Assembly. Vermont’s Department of Financial Regulation will participate in a climate data call. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, compliance issues, advocacy updates, technical resources, education opportunities, upcoming events and information you may have missed in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.