Yearly Archives: 2022

3, 2, 1 with Sue Keegan: Dog Breed Law; 15inONE; New CE Requirements

By Sue Keegan, AIC, MBA, Learning & Development Manager​3 ThingsFacts about the New York Dog Breeds Law - a new law taking effect in New York on January 25 puts new restrictions on homeowner’s carriers.  Read more here.2 IdeasWe brought our OG 15inONE class back from retirement to help you obtain your 15CE and process your license renewal before April 1, 2022.  Remember, licensees can renew up to 180 days prior to license expiration.  We are running the webinar portion once in February and once in March.1 QuestionWhat movie defined your generation?  I’m a GenXer so I’m going with Breakfast Club.  Favorite quote from the Breakfast Club…

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The Facts About the New York Dog Breeds Law

​A new law​ taking effect in New York on January 28 puts new restrictions on homeowners insurance carriers. They cannot:Refuse to issue or renewCancel, orSurcharge a rate or premiumbased solely on the breed of a dog in the household. Carriers may still:​Exclude coverage for liability losses caused by a dogImpose a sub-limit of liability for dog-related liability lossesTake any of the prohibited actions if a court has declared the specific dog in the household to be dangerous. We have been told that this is a rare occurrence. The law applies to homeowners and renters insurance policies. It also applies to commercial policies insuring one- to four-family dwellings…

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Industry Roundup: ​OSHA Withdraws Private Company Vaccine-Or-Test ETS; Anthem Offers Verdict on Covid Costs; Progressive Insurance Hit by Massive Slump In Net Income; How Did the US P&C Market Fare in 2021?

​OSHA Withdraws Private Company Vaccine-Or-Test ETSA federal vaccination mandate aimed at requiring companies with more than 100 employees to have staff vaccinate or test weekly for COVID-19 is off again as the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is withdrawing its temporary vaccination and testing emergency standard (ETS).Anthem Offers Verdict on Covid CostsAnthem Inc. said medical costs in 2022 will still be elevated due to COVID-19, a sign that the pandemic will continue to cast a shadow over the health industry as it enters its third year.Progressive Insurance Hit by Massive Slump In Net IncomeProgressive Insurance's performance in December 2021 took…

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