Weekly Dispatch: March 19, 2026
New funding for DHS proposed includes departments like TSA and FEMA, excluding department’s immigration umbrella agencies. Connecticut Convention is live—still time to register at the door. New Jersey presents Fiscal Year 2027 budget, emphasizes affordability. New York state was impacted by late snowstorms, rain and high winds. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, compliance, technical resources, education opportunities and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
Set sail with the right coverage for your boat
March is almost over, and the warm days of late spring and summer are just around the corner. Are you thinking of purchasing a boat to take advantage of beautiful weather days on the water? There are specific insurance questions you should answer before you sign on...
N.Y.: TED Part FF: Improve fraud reporting without compromising enforcement
In our ongoing series examining the insurance-related proposals in Gov. Kathy Hochul’s Executive Budget, we’ve explored measures aimed at transparency, mitigation and litigation reform. Now, we turn to Part FF—a proposal focused on a less visible, but critically...
How public speaking skills can boost your insurance business growth
Busy insurance agents across the Northeast and other small-business owners often carry a quiet communication skills gap: the product knowledge is solid, but the moment a pitch, networking introduction or client meeting turns formal, entrepreneur presentation anxiety...
Trojan horses of M&A
Are you getting peppered with phone calls from people claiming to represent an interested acquirer? It sounds intriguing, even flattering, but beware. Often, these callers don’t represent a buyer. Rather, they represent any buyer that will pay them a fee to introduce...
Weekly Dispatch: March 12, 2026
New presidential executive order looks to tackle cybercrime impacting Americans. Connecticut introduces new bill to address third-party litigation. New Hampshire warns users of insurance penalties under new speeding law. PIANY issues latest analysis of Part EE of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s TED budget proposal. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, compliance, advocacy, technical resources, education opportunities, upcoming events and information you may have missed in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
Conn: Why a new bill matters for consumers and the insurance market
Third-party litigation funding has become an increasingly visible force in the civil justice system. These arrangements allow outside investors to provide cash advances to plaintiffs involved in lawsuits in exchange for a portion of a future settlement or...
N.Y.: TED Part EE: Preserving no-fault benefits while reducing unnecessary litigation
In our ongoing series examining the insurance-related proposals in Gov. Kathy Hochul’s Transportation, Economic Development and Environmental Conservation budget, we’ve looked at measures affecting transparency, market stability and mitigation....
Practical ways insurance teams can streamline compliance without cutting corners
Insurance compliance leaders, audit managers and operations owners all face the same squeeze: regulators expect consistency, executives want speed, and frontline teams want fewer drop-everything evidence requests. The good news is that audit work is mostly repeatable....
Weekly Dispatch: March 5, 2026
AM Best issues new commentary on Winter Storms Fern and Hernando, anticipating above-average losses. PIACT delivers testimony in support of bill provisions that would promote billing transparency. New Hampshire lost another lawsuit in emissions testing fight. New bills introduced in New York state carry significant implications for the property/casualty sector. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, compliance, advocacy, technical resources, education opportunities, upcoming events and information you may have missed in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
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