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Let’s keep pushing our industry forward: Join PIACT’s District Office Visit Program

Let’s keep pushing our industry forward: Join PIACT’s District Office Visit Program

by Shirley Albright, CPIA, CISR | Feb 5, 2025 | Advocacy, Featured

PIACT is kicking off this year’s District Office Visit Program. This initiative is your chance to engage directly with state legislators—advocating for the issues that matter most to professional, independent insurance agents like you. Whether conducted in-person or...

Redefining helmet safety for New Jersey

Redefining helmet safety for New Jersey

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Feb 4, 2025 | Advocacy, Featured, General News

New Jersey may be on the brink of a significant update to its helmet laws with A-4887, introduced by Assemblymembers Reginald W. Atkins, D-20; Linda S. Carter, D-22; and Shanique Speight, D-29. The bill has been referred to the Assembly Transportation and Independent...

PIANY’s fight against insurance fraud: lowering premiums for consumers

PIANY’s fight against insurance fraud: lowering premiums for consumers

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Jan 30, 2025 | Advocacy

High insurance premiums are a growing concern for both policyholders and insurance professionals. While many factors contribute to rising costs, fraud and legal loopholes often play a significant role. That’s why PIANY is advocating for legislative reforms that target...

N.H.: Understanding the recently introduced rental car coverage bill

N.H.: Understanding the recently introduced rental car coverage bill

by Danielle Caswell, Esq. | Jan 23, 2025 | Advocacy, Featured

On Jan. 8, 2025, the New Hampshire General Court signaled the beginning of the 2025 legislative session. With this came the introduction of H.B.434, a new bill that would amend RSA 264:18, which if passed, promises significant relief and convenience for consumers...

Let’s make our industry better together: Join PIANY’s District Office Visit Program

Let’s make our industry better together: Join PIANY’s District Office Visit Program

by Shirley Albright, CPIA, CISR | Jan 22, 2025 | Advocacy

PIANY is thrilled to kick off this year’s District Office Visit Program! This initiative is your chance to engage directly with state legislators—advocating for the issues that matter most to professional, independent insurance agents like you. Whether conducted...

Conn: Bill would ban credit history as an underwriting factor for homeowners insurance

Conn: Bill would ban credit history as an underwriting factor for homeowners insurance

by Danielle Caswell, Esq. | Jan 22, 2025 | Advocacy, Featured, General News

To enhance consumer protections and promote fairness, a new bill has been introduced in Connecticut that would impact what factors insurers can use in underwriting. If passed, this legislation would amend Title 38a of the general statutes and would prohibit insurers...

PIACT’s legislative priorities for 2025: streamlining regulations, protecting consumers

PIACT’s legislative priorities for 2025: streamlining regulations, protecting consumers

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Jan 22, 2025 | Advocacy, Association, Featured

As we enter the 2025 legislative session, PIACT is sharpening its focus on advocating for reforms that will enhance efficiency, modernize outdated practices and provide better protections for insurance consumers throughout the state. Among the organization’s top...

PIANY’s fight against insurance fraud: lowering premiums for consumers

Sen. Jamaal T. Bailey: Chairing the New York State Senate Insurance Committee

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Jan 16, 2025 | Advocacy, Featured

Sen. Jamaal T. Bailey has been named chair of the New York State Senate Insurance Committee, a role that will position him to shape legislation affecting the state’s insurance industry. Representing New York’s 36th state Senate District since 2016, Bailey’s...

N.Y.: Anti-arson applications: Outdated, burdensome and harmful to consumers

N.Y.: Anti-arson applications: Outdated, burdensome and harmful to consumers

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Jan 15, 2025 | Advocacy

For decades, New York’s Section 3403 of the Insurance Law has required property owners to complete an annual anti-arson application as a condition for obtaining property insurance coverage for fire or explosion damages. While this mandate was created in the late 1970s...

Legislative priorities: Advancing fairness, consumer protection in New Jersey

Legislative priorities: Advancing fairness, consumer protection in New Jersey

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Jan 13, 2025 | Advocacy, Featured

The PIANJ has set an ambitious legislative agenda for the 2024-25 session, championing reforms that promote fairness, transparency and consumer protection. By advocating for key legislative changes, PIANJ continues its mission of supporting insurance professionals,...

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