PIANJ pushes back on proposed ABC test rule that could shake up independent agencies

PIANJ pushes back on proposed ABC test rule that could shake up independent agencies

PIANJ, along with a coalition of other insurance associations, sat down with legal counsel for Gov. Phil Murphy earlier this week, to raise serious concerns about a proposed regulation from the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The topic? A sweeping new rule that would redefine the ABC test used to determine whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor. And, if you’re an independent insurance agent in New Jersey—or anywhere in the Northeast—this one’s worth your attention. [PHOTO CAPTION: (L-R) David Pascrell, Gibbons P.C.; Dennis Cuccinelli, National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors; Gary La Spisa, Insurance Council of New Jersey; Mary Kay Roberts, Riker Danzig; PIANJ’s Brad Lachut; Roger Moore, NAIFA; and Vincent Ryan, American Council of Life Insurers.]

PIANJ elects new officers; Butler president

TRENTON, N.J.—Roger Butler, CIC, was elected president of the Professional Insurance Agents of New Jersey at the association’s annual business meeting. Butler is vice president of the Barclay Group in Riverton, N.J. Active in PIANJ, Butler served as president-elect of...

NJYIP installs officers, elects directors

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.—The New Jersey Young Insurance Professionals installed its officers and elected its board of directors June 7 during its annual business meeting. The NJYIP officers installed were: Timothy Latimer of The Barclay Group in Riverton, N.J., will serve...

PIANJ honors four with Awards of Distinction

TRENTON, N.J.—The Professional Insurance Agents of New Jersey, honored four insurance professionals at its annual conference, held June 8-10, at The Hard Rock in Atlantic City, N.J. Professional Agent of the Year was awarded to Mandy Adams Moreland, AIS, AU, CPIA....