Legislation introduced in the New York Assembly on April 8, 2025, would formally authorize and regulate the use of telematics and usage-based insurance in New York state’s private passenger and commercial auto insurance markets. This legislation could signal a move...
As part of the 2025-26 New York legislative session, S.5235 was introduced in the state Senate. If passed, the bill would mandate a comprehensive study to evaluate the adequacy of current minimum coverage amounts for noncommercial auto insurance. While this is not the...
The push to modernize New York state’s continuing-education requirements for insurance professionals just took a major leap forward. On April 7, the state Assembly unanimously approved A.6652-A—a bill that would allow insurance producers to carry forward up to seven...
Recently, there has been confusion surrounding supplemental spousal liability coverage in auto policies in New York state. It has gone from an opt-in option, to automatic coverage, and back again to an opt-in option—unless a spouse is indicated on the application....
The push to modernize New York state’s continuing-education requirements for insurance professionals just took a major leap forward. The state Assembly Insurance Committee has unanimously approved A.6652-A on April 2, 2025,—a bill that would allow insurance producers...
In a strong step toward tort reform, New Jersey lawmakers have introduced legislation that would bring much-needed transparency and accountability to the fast-growing world of third-party litigation funding. For insurance producers and policyholders alike, this bill...
A.5811, a bill recently introduced to the New York state Assembly, would shine a light on how insurers handle liability coverage under the state’s infamous “Scaffold Law” (Labor Law Section 240). This law holds property owners and contractors absolutely liable for...
S.B.1386 has officially been voted out of committee—marking a step forward in Connecticut’s efforts to address breed-based discrimination in homeowners and renters insurance. Importantly, the version of the bill that advanced includes all the technical corrections...
A recent report from a Long Island news outlet highlighted an all-too-familiar pain point for consumers and insurance professionals alike: the surge in auto insurance premiums. While inflation, vehicle costs and repair expenses are contributing factors, one...
PIANY has long advocated for a more effective and consumer-friendly insurance marketplace. In past legislative sessions, PIANY successfully championed key reforms, including standardizing the definition of windstorm, and banning harmful bait-and-switch tactics....
