Over 400 insurance professionals braved polar cold to attend PIANY’s MetroRAP on Jan. 29, 2026, at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel. During the daylong event, attendees took advantage of networking opportunities and gained valuable insights about artificial...
As New York state’s budget season gets underway, the familiar alphabet soup of Albany returns—none more important to insurance professionals than the Transportation, Economic Development and Environmental Conservation budget, better known...
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...
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...
Property/casualty insurance rarely gets the spotlight in a governor’s State of the State address. Most years, it’s a footnote—if mentioned at all. However, this year is different. Gov. Kathy Hochul put home and auto insurance front and...
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 PIANY’s priorities this year reflect the challenges independent agents are seeing in real time—outdated...
It’s hard to believe it, but 2026 is just around the corner. A new year means new opportunities, but it’s important to look back at your accomplishments from the previous year. As an independent insurance agent, maybe this was going above and beyond for your clients...
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...
Renters insurance provides an essential safety net for tenants, offering protection against unforeseen events such as theft, fire, natural disasters or lawsuits. While obtaining a renters insurance policy is paramount, many renters undervalue the importance of...