Your association is excited to share two major victories for PIANY and New York’s insurance producers—both of which cleared the state Senate Insurance Committee unanimously this week. These wins reflect the strength of our advocacy and the value of your support. Now, with your help, we can get both measures across the finish line.
Continuing-education credit carryover bill advances
The Senate Insurance Committee unanimously passed S.6122, a PIANY-priority bill that would allow insurance producers to carry over up to seven excess continuing-education credits into the next licensing cycle. This long-overdue reform recognizes producers who exceed their minimum CE requirements and promotes ongoing professional development—without reducing regulatory standards.
Why it matters:
- prevents the loss of excess CE credits;
- encourages continuous learning; and
- aligns insurance CE with other licensed professions like law and architecture.
Take action: Help ensure final Senate passage—send a letter to your senator today.
Anti-arson repeal bill clears committee
Also approved unanimously: S.4157, which would repeal the outdated anti-arson application requirement still imposed on New York City property owners. Originally enacted in the 1970s, the anti-arson application form is now a redundant hurdle, with modern fraud-prevention tools rendering it unnecessary.
Why it matters:
- eliminates unnecessary policy cancellations and costly re-issuances;
- reduces gaps in coverage and legal risk; and
- updates fraud policies to reflect 21st-century tools.
Take action: Support the repeal of this burdensome requirement—urge your senator to vote YES on S.4157.
These bipartisan committee votes signal strong momentum—but we still need your help to get these common-sense reforms enacted. Your voice makes a difference.
Thank you for your continued support of PIANY and our mission to modernize and improve New York’s insurance landscape.
Shirley Albright, CPIA, CISR
Shirley Albright, CPIA, CISR, joined PIA in 1983 and has worked in many facets of the association over the years. In 1995, she was an integral part of establishing the Industry Resource Center to include the development of the software system to record and track all incoming and outgoing inquiries. She quickly moved from industry resource representative to assistant director and eventually to her current position as director. Currently, Shirley oversees the daily operations of the Industry Resource Center to include the triage of thousands of incoming member inquiries. Her other accomplishments include obtaining her New York state property/casualty broker’s license, CPIA and CISR designations.
