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...
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...
In recent years, Adirondack Insurance Exchange has grappled with challenging market conditions and increasing claims payment costs—leading to a decline in its financial strength. This situation now has culminated in Demotech's—a financial analysis and rating company...
The minimum limits for commercial automobile insurance customers in New Jersey will increase effective Monday, July 1, 2024. Under P.L. 2023, c. 276, intrastate commercial vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of more than 26,000 pounds are required to carry...
This article in the cyber series is for those individuals who may lack a significant physical or financial presence in New York state. Just because a person lacks a physical or financial presence in the state though, does not mean that the New York cyber security...
Prior articles in the cyber series have concentrated on what it means to be a covered entity. This article discusses what covered entities must do to comply with New York’s cyber security regulation (23 NYCRR 500). Understanding covered entities Covered entities are...
Prior articles in the cyber series have concentrated on what it means to be a covered entity. This article transitions into discussing what covered entities that qualify for a limited exemption must do to comply with New York’s cyber security regulation (23 NYCRR...
Prior articles in the cyber series have concentrated on what it means to be a covered entity. This article transitions into a discussion about what covered entities must do to be in compliance with New York state’s cybersecurity regulation (23 NYCRR 500). This...
When New York state’s cyber security regulation (23 NYCRR 500) was amended at the end of 2023, it included the creation of a new type of covered entity referred to as Class A companies. Due to their size, these companies are required to go above and beyond what...
In 2023, PIANY fiercely advocated for passage of legislation that would increase consumer protections during the automobile insurance underwriting process. PIA was successful in its efforts when New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law S.5764-B, which takes aim at...
