March 25

2019/ March 25

Puff, The Magic Drag-On Insurers

Guest Author Cover Story March 25, 2019

The cannabis business continues to expand throughout the United States with 33 states that allow some use of medical cannabis, 10 states that allow adult use of cannabis and most others that allow for limited medical use of CBD (cannabidiol). In fact, only four states bar the use of all cannabis products. While the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA) continues to identify cannabis as a Schedule I drug, the Obama and Trump administrations have ushered in an era that provides some assurance to the cannabis industry that personal use of marijuana and operation of state-regulated cannabis businesses will not be the targets of federal prosecution. In turn, the expansion of the legal cannabis industry requires that it be able to manage risk through insurance for property and liability losses.

2019/ March 25

March 25 Cover

Insurance Advocate Covers March 25, 2019

2019/ March 25

AT ISSUE: NJDOBI and Businesses’ Use of Captives, Reinsurance

Steve Acunto Foreword March 25, 2019

When Applied Underwriters filed a petition against the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (NJDOBI) on March 5th, the company placed the ability for businesses in the state to choose captives for risk retention squarely on the table. At its core, the issue is about the limiting of choices available to New Jersey business […]

2019/ March 25

The Reasonable Accommodation Trap

Alfred T. De Maria HR Update March 25, 2019

Many employers mishandle workplace disability issues and, acting out of what they believe to be “common sense,” become victims of savvy employment lawyers who exploit the nuances of disability law. Here are common mistakes to avoid. Failure to recognize that an accommodation request was made. A best practice is to have a policy that requires […]

2019/ March 25

Thought Police (Oops, Medicare) For All

Guest Author Guest Opinion March 25, 2019

by Marilyn M. Singleton, M.D., J.D. The new Medicare for All bill (H.R. 1384) has come and hopefully will go the way of the pet rock. Everybody now knows the basics: the government will take care of all medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, and long-term care services with no out-of-pocket expenses. The bill prohibits parallel private […]

2019/ March 25

Connelly Elected President of PIACT

Insurance Advocate In The Associations March 25, 2019

HARTFORD, Conn.—Mark R. Connelly, CIC, of Fairfield, Conn. (pictured right), was elected president of the Professional Insurance Agents of Connecticut, at the association’s Annual Convention, March 7-8, at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn. Connelly is president and CEO of Fairfield County Bank Insurance Services LLC, in Ridgefield, Conn. An active member of PIACT, Connelly […]

2019/ March 25

Prast Elected President-Elect of PIACT

Insurance Advocate In The Associations March 25, 2019

HARTFORD, Conn.—Gerard Prast, of Wallingford, Conn. was elected president-elect of the Professional Insurance Agents of Connecticut Inc., at the association’s Annual Convention, March 7-8, at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn. Prast is vice president for XS Brokers, which has offices in Quincy and Worcester, Mass., West Hartford, Conn., Philadelphia and Orlando, Fl. An active […]

2019/ March 25

PIACT Names Officers for 2019-20

Insurance Advocate In The Associations March 25, 2019

HARTFORD, Conn.—The Professional Insurance Agents of Connecticut Inc., elected officers today during the association’s Annual Business Meeting held at the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn. Following are the new officers who will lead PIACT in 2019-20: President: Mark R. Connelly, CIC, of Fairfield, Conn. Connelly is president and CEO of Fairfield County Bank Insurance […]

2019/ March 25

PIACT Re-elects Six to Board of Directors

Insurance Advocate In The Associations March 25, 2019

HARTFORD, Conn.—Six Connecticut independent insurance agents were re-elected to serve on the board of directors of the Professional Insurance Agents of Connecticut today at the association’s Annual Convention held at the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn. The following individuals were re-elected to serve for a three-year term: Marissa Barbera, of Westport, Conn. Barbera is […]

2019/ March 25

PIACT Young Insurance Professionals Elect O&D’s

Insurance Advocate In The Associations March 25, 2019

HARTFORD, Conn.—Officers of the Professional Insurance Agents of Connecticut Inc. Young Insurance Professionals were elected today during PIACT’s Annual Convention, at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn. Kathleen Bailey, CPIA, ACSR, CLCS, of The Russell Agency, in Southport, Conn., will serve as president; Anthony DeSalva, of Georgetown Financial Group, in Georgetown, Conn., will serve as […]