PIACT’s annual Connecticut Convention returned to Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket this year. The event, which was held at the end of March, featured hundreds of agents, company representatives, exhibitors, and more industry professionals from across the state....
Cyber series: Non-New York businesses advice
This article in the cyber series is for those individuals who may lack a significant physical or financial presence in New York state. Just because a person lacks a physical or financial presence in the state though, does not mean that the New York cyber security...
Cyber series: Compliance for covered entities
Prior articles in the cyber series have concentrated on what it means to be a covered entity. This article discusses what covered entities must do to comply with New York’s cyber security regulation (23 NYCRR 500). Understanding covered entities Covered entities are...
Consumers distrust businesses to protect their data—agencies must tackle the issue
Agents face opportunities and minefields in equal measure from the artificial intelligence revolution. No one questions that AI-powered tools can slash the time to perform many agency tasks, but hidden dangers and costs lie just beneath the surface. Two of the biggest...
Cyber series: Compliance for limited exempt entities
Prior articles in the cyber series have concentrated on what it means to be a covered entity. This article transitions into discussing what covered entities that qualify for a limited exemption must do to comply with New York’s cyber security regulation (23 NYCRR...
Cyber series: Compliance for Class A Companies
Prior articles in the cyber series have concentrated on what it means to be a covered entity. This article transitions into a discussion about what covered entities must do to be in compliance with New York state’s cybersecurity regulation (23 NYCRR 500). This...
Cyber series: What is a Class A company?
When New York state’s cyber security regulation (23 NYCRR 500) was amended at the end of 2023, it included the creation of a new type of covered entity referred to as Class A companies. Due to their size, these companies are required to go above and beyond what...
Tech strategies for stability in small business
Technology has become a key player in the stability and success of modern small businesses. New technologies provide business owners with opportunities to boost growth and overcome obstacles. These tools are critical to enhancing an organization’s financial...
Cyber series: Understanding the limited exemption for covered entities
Building on our previous exploration of “covered entities” under New York’s cyber security regulation (23 NYCRR 500), this article delves into another critical aspect: the limited exemption for covered entities. The limited exemption underwent significant changes...
Cyber series: Let’s talk about covered entities
In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, cybersecurity is more crucial than ever. This is particularly true in New York, where the state's cyber security regulation, 23 NYCRR 500, plays a pivotal role. In part two of the PIA’s cyber series, let's delve into a key...