Last week, representatives from PIANY met with officials from the New York State Department of Financial Services for a second time this month to continue discussions on the impending exits of Adirondack Insurance Exchange and Mountain Valley Insurance Company from...
Fred Holender, CLU, CPCU, ChFC, MSFS, chairperson of the PIANY Agents Advocacy Coalition, recently attended a reception honoring New York state Assemblyman Steve Hawley, R-139. The event, held to recognize Hawley’s continued service and commitment to the community,...
It is shaping up to be a pivotal year for New York state’s insurance industry, with the establishment of a single definition of windstorm in homeowners policies on the horizon. This is a monumental step forward, not just for insurance professionals, but...
For several years, PIANY has been on the front lines as an advocate for the standardization of the windstorm deductible definition in New York state. It has been a top legislative priority for the association. PIANY members and staff members have meet with countless...
Representatives of PIANY met recently with officials from the New York State Department of Financial Services to discuss the impending exit of Adirondack Insurance Exchange and Mountain Valley Insurance Company from the New York marketplace. This meeting comes in...
The 2024 legislative session in Connecticut was a tumultuous one for insurance-related matters. The Connecticut legislative calendar alternates between a long-session year and a short-session year. The 2024 session was a short session—characterized by two significant...
The 2023-24 legislative session in New York saw a flurry of activity, with legislators in both houses passing hundreds of bills. Despite this progress, several bills on PIANY’s radar did not pass the Legislature. Some bills passed one house but not the other, while...
Recently, the Supreme Court of New Jersey reversed a lower court decision in the case of Alejandra Padilla v. Young Il An, holding that all commercial property owners, including owners of vacant commercial lots or lots where there is no active business being...
New York’s pet owners and their beloved companions are set to benefit from newly passed legislation that formalizes the regulation of pet insurance in the state. While pet insurance has been available for years, this landmark move introduces a clear and structured...
Sponsored by Sens. Declan J. O’Scanlon, Jr., R-13, and Paul A. Sarlo, D-63, S-1709 would clarify the duties and liabilities of private beach owners and lessees regarding injuries suffered by beachgoers. The legislation would provide that private beach owners or...