The Corporate Transparency Act became law on Jan. 1, 2021, and it officially took effect on Jan. 1, 2024. The legislation was introduced to enhance transparency in entity ownership structures to combat money laundering, tax fraud, and other illicit activities. It...
What PIA members need to know about the Corporate Transparency Act
The Corporate Transparency Act is officially here, with significant implications for businesses nationwide. This new law aims to enhance corporate accountability by requiring certain companies to report their beneficial ownership information to the Financial Crimes...
Conn.: NCCI 2025 WC loss cost decrease of 6.1% approved
The Connecticut Insurance Department approved the proposed workers’ compensation loss cost filing made by the National Council on Compensation Insurance, consisting of an overall 6.1% decrease. Also approved is an overall assigned risk rate reduction of 6.2%. These...
N.J.: 2025 WC overall rate level decreases 6.9%
The New Jersey Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau received approval from the Department of Banking and Insurance for a rate revision of -6.9% to become effective Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, applicable to new and renewal policies. The NJCRIB distributed Circular...
N.H.: NCCI WC loss cost decrease of 5.6% approved by NHID for 2025
The New Hampshire Insurance Department approved the original workers’ compensation voluntary loss cost filing made by the National Council on Compensation Insurance—consisting of an overall 5.6% decrease. These loss costs will take effect Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. For...
What to know: The N.Y. insurance guaranty fund
Insurance is meant to protect you when unexpected events happen, but what happens if your insurance company goes out of business? That’s where the New York insurance guaranty fund comes in. This fund is designed to protect policyholders and ensure that claims are paid...
N.J.: DOBI issues bulletin on low-income housing discrimination survey
Recently, the Department of Banking and Insurance released Bulletin No. 24-10, requiring all insurers authorized or admitted to sell property/casualty insurance in New Jersey to participate in a comprehensive survey on low-income housing discrimination. Facing...
N.Y.: Revised WC loss costs take effect Oct. 1
In May, the New York Compensation Insurance Rating Board submitted an application for an overall loss cost decrease of 9% to the New York Department of Financial Services. The DFS approved the application as filed with an effective date of Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. There...
Adirondack Insurance Exchange announces departure from New York insurance market
In a significant development for New York state's insurance industry, Adirondack Insurance Exchange has announced its decision to exit the state's insurance marketplace. This move comes as AIE faces ongoing financial difficulties and a deteriorating capital...
AmGUARD Insurance Co. withdraws from personal-lines marketplace, effective July 8
In a significant move impacting the insurance landscape, AmGUARD Insurance Co., has announced its decision to withdraw from the personal-lines marketplace for admitted business nationwide, effective July 8, 2024. Most notably, this decision will affect homeowners and...