Legislation (A.9568) introduced by Assemblymember Sam Berger, D-27, would amend New York state’s Vehicle and Traffic Law to require electric scooter service platforms to maintain liability insurance coverage for scooters offered to the public through app-based digital...
New Jersey has taken a major step forward to regulate the growing use of electric bicycles with the passage and signing of S-4834—a measure strongly supported by PIANJ. As e-bikes have rapidly evolved from recreational novelties into legitimate transportation...
On the heels of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s State of the State address, where auto insurance reform took center stage, the state Legislature took steps to address the issue this week with the introduction of S.8905. This legislation, sponsored by Sen. Monica Martinez, D-4,...
PIANY knows how much effort insurance producers put into staying informed and compliant with insurance laws and regulations. Continuing education isn’t just a requirement—it’s a commitment to professionalism and client...
As the 2026 legislative session begins in Albany, PIANY is once again advancing practical, meaningful reforms to improve the state’s insurance environment. PIANY’s priorities this year reflect the challenges independent agents are seeing in real time—outdated...
When it comes to protecting consumers and reining in unnecessary litigation costs, PIANY has been leading the charge—and this week, it scored another key victory. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has officially enacted the...
PIANJ has long advocated for banning the use of step-down clauses in personal auto policies—an unfair, hidden trap that blindsides consumers when they need coverage most. After years of steady advocacy, that work is paying off. Twin...
Gov. Kathy Hochul has vetoed legislation (S.364) that would have prohibited insurers from imposing restrictions on renters insurance policies based solely on the breed—or mix of breeds—of a dog owned or harbored by the policyholder. The...
A bill (S.3072) that would prohibit the use of an individual’s consumer credit history in employment decisions, has been delivered to Gov. Kathy Hochul for review. The bill is intended to promote fair hiring practices by limiting how personal financial...
When Gov. Kathy Hochul called for action on A.6063/S.4423—legislation that would have amended New York state’s wrongful-death statute significantly—PIANY members immediately mobilized. While well-intentioned, the bill posed serious concerns for...