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N.J.: Cannabis safe harbor bill moves forward

N.J.: Cannabis safe harbor bill moves forward

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Sep 20, 2022 | Advocacy, Featured

PIANJ-supported legislation, A-389, which would create a safe harbor for insurance producers and carriers working with a cannabis-related business was reported out of the state Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee—a major step toward the bill...

N.Y.: Auto theft investigator refuted

N.Y.: Auto theft investigator refuted

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Sep 6, 2022 | Advocacy, Featured

A letter ran recently in the Albany-based Times Union titled “Commentary: A repeal that would help fraudsters and hurt consumers.” The letter is an opinion piece written by Tod Neifert, an auto theft investigator, which calls for New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to veto...

N.J.: PIANJ-priority ‘step-down’ legislation introduced in state Senate

N.J.: PIANJ-priority ‘step-down’ legislation introduced in state Senate

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Aug 15, 2022 | Advocacy

Legislation that would prohibit the use of step-down provisions in personal auto policies was introduced in the state Senate last week. Generally, step-down provisions are found in some personal auto policies. They act to reduce the amount of coverage to which an...

Two PIANJ-supported bills signed into law

Two PIANJ-supported bills signed into law

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Aug 8, 2022 | Advocacy

The state Legislature may have been on summer recess, but its impact was still felt as two compulsory insurance bills were signed into law by Gov. Phil Murphy on Aug. 5. Increase in auto limits S-481, sponsored by Sen. Nicholas Scutari, D-22, and Assemblyman Louis...

N.Y.: WC insurance available to businesses with outstanding balance through NYSIF

N.Y.: WC insurance available to businesses with outstanding balance through NYSIF

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Jul 14, 2022 | Advocacy, Featured

At the end of June, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation into law that directly impacts businesses with outstanding unpaid balances with the New York State Insurance Fund. What does the new law do? Under the new law (S.9096/A.10078), which goes into effect...

PIANJ priority bills pass state Legislature

PIANJ priority bills pass state Legislature

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Jul 5, 2022 | Advocacy

Two bills passed the New Jersey state Legislature last week, which would impact the personal auto and commercial insurance marketplace, respectively. The auto limits bill was amended in the state Senate. Increase in auto limits S-481, sponsored by Sen. Nicholas...

N.J.: PIANJ-priority ‘step-down’ legislation introduced in state Senate

Bills that would affect N.J.’s auto insurance market pass insurance committees

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Jun 24, 2022 | Advocacy

Senate Six months into the job as state Senate President, Sen. Nicholas Scurtari, D-22, is looking to put his stamp on New Jersey’s automobile insurance marketplace. Last week a series of bills—sponsored by Scurtari—passed the Senate Commerce Committee. If signed into...

N.J.: No-fault law does not bar bad-faith claim

N.J.: No-fault law does not bar bad-faith claim

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Jun 24, 2022 | Advocacy, Featured

Recently, the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division held in the case of Vera v. State Farm Indem. Co. that New Jersey’s no-fault law does not bar policyholders from pursuing a claim of bad faith against their insurer. How did we get here? The plaintiff and...

Part VII: The do’s and don’ts of advocacy

Part VII: The do’s and don’ts of advocacy

by Katherine “Kat” Slye-Hernandez, Ph.D. | Jun 20, 2022 | Advocacy

Now that we have talked about what the various types of advocacy and how you can give of your time or money to candidates or parties you support, we should review some general do’s and don’ts before you go out and advocate for issues you support or against those who...

Part VI: Advocacy tips for meetings

Part VI: Advocacy tips for meetings

by Katherine “Kat” Slye-Hernandez, Ph.D. | Jun 13, 2022 | Advocacy

In our last advocacy article, we talked about what to do when you call or send a letter to your elected representatives. While these methods of communication are vital to a well-rounded advocacy strategy, and they are certainly the best method when time is of the...

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