Weekly Dispatch: Aug. 14, 2025
Heatwave descends across the Northeast, prompting warning from states. Colorado State University issues a new report for the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane season: Tropical Storm Erin forms in the Atlantic Ocean. In New York state, the DFS adopts uniform hurricane definition in a victory for PIANY. 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 lot can happen in a month: what the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ means for PIA members
Can you believe it’s been just over a month since President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law on July 4? It practically shipped with fireworks—and for those of us in the insurance world, it brought more than a few sparks. Some were good, a...
N.H.: NCCI WC loss cost decrease approved
The New Hampshire Insurance Department approved the original workers’ compensation voluntary loss cost filing made by the National Council on Compensation Insurance, consisting of an overall 6.1% decrease. These loss costs will take effect Jan. 1, 2026. The assigned...
Having a safe BBQ with the right coverage
Oh no, not the macaroni salad! Poisoning the guests at the BBQ you host seems like a nightmare, but you won’t have to worry if you plan ahead, and you make certain insurance and safety considerations prior to the event. Make sure to have homeowners or renters...
DFS adopts uniform hurricane definition following PIANY advocacy victory
The New York State Department of Financial Services has finalized a regulation establishing a standardized definition of “hurricane” for homeowners insurance policies statewide—marking a significant win for consumer clarity and policy transparency. This action...
Weekly Dispatch: Aug. 7, 2025
New bill introduced to Congress to examine wildfire risk in the country. Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance disclosed a June data breach in a filing with the California Attorney General’s office. PIANJ files comments to oppose the new ABC test rule that threatens the independent insurance agency system. New Jersey and New York rainfall prompts state of emergency declarations. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, advocacy updates, technical resources, education opportunities, upcoming events and information you may have missed in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
PIANJ pushes back against threat to independent insurance agents
PIANJ has submitted formal comments in strong opposition to a proposed rule by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development that would expand the application of the ABC test for determining independent contractor status under state labor laws...
Tighter underwriting, economic uncertainty challenge New England’s insurance agents
New England’s independent agents are experts at adapting to a playing field that’s constantly changing, and the current state of the market will surely test their resolve in months to come. As 2025 dawned, rates had stabilized in most lines, even if carrier appetite...
Weekly Dispatch: July 31, 2025
Allianz Life suffers significant data breach, affecting the majority of its 1.4 million customers. Gallagher Re issued a climate report for the first half of 2025, which found there was $84 billion in insured losses due to natural disasters. The New Jersey Department of Labor is posing a new rule that would change how independent insurance agents are classified: speak out now. New cyber security legislation goes into effect in New York state. 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.
Protect your independence—Speak out before Aug. 6
The New Jersey Department of Labor is proposing a sweeping new rule that could disrupt how independent insurance agents do business fundamentally. The proposed regulation expands the ABC test—the legal standard used to determine whether a worker is an...
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