Weekly Dispatch: June 13, 2024
FEMA may run out of money before the end of this year’s hurricane season. The Institute for Legal Reform has issued a new report on the rising trend of nuclear verdicts. Connecticut is releasing funds to bolster economic development in historically underserved communities. Multiple new insurance bills have passed the New York Legislature, including the PIANY top-priority windstorm bill. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, advocacy updates, technical resources, accolades, education opportunities, and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
Adirondack Insurance Exchange financial stability: What policyholders need to know
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...
N.Y. Legislature passes owner-controlled insurance bill
Recently, the New York state Senate passed A.10362B/S.9327 which, if signed into law, would amend the Insurance Law concerning the authorization and regulation of owner-controlled and contractor-controlled insurance programs. This bill, introduced by Sen. Sean Ryan,...
Supplemental spousal liability bill passes N.Y. state Legislature, moves to governor’s desk
The confusion around supplemental special liability coverage that has existed in New York state since last year may be alleviated soon. Legislation (A.9407/S9021), which would make important changes to SSL coverage in auto policies, has passed the New York...
N.Y.: BI coverage expansion, causation clause reform bills pass through Legislature
Recently, the New York state Legislature has passed two significant bills poised to reshape the landscape of property/casualty insurance within the state. These legislative advancements address crucial issues in business interruption coverage and anti-concurrent...
N.Y. Groundbreaking parametric insurance bill passed, await action from the governor
The New York state Legislature has passed A.10344 that would amend the Insurance Law to incorporate parametric insurance. This bill, introduced by Sen. Skoufis, D-42, and Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti, D-16, at the request of the New York State Department of Financial...
N.Y.: A brief guide for major insurance bills that passed this legislative session
The 2023-24 legislative session has officially come to a close in New York state. True to form, the Legislature worked tirelessly, passing hundreds of bills on the last day of the session. During the session, PIANY was committed to supporting measures that would...
There and back again: An E&S journey
In the 2023 E&S edition of PIA Magazine, I wrote about the perils and pitfalls that insurance producers face when placing business in the nonadmitted—or excess & surplus lines—marketplace through the lens of Lord of the Rings. [EDITOR’S NOTE: You can access...
PIANY-top priority windstorm bill passes N.Y. Legislature: A triumph for consumers, agents
In a significant legislative achievement, the New York state Senate has passed S.4199, which would establish a standardized definition of windstorm for homeowners insurance policies. This bill was the top legislative priority for PIANY for the 2024 session. The...
Weekly Dispatch: June 6, 2024
New report shows that there is some downward pressure on the property-catastrophe reinsurance market. Safest drivers ranked by state: four PIA Northeast states are in top five. Connecticut announces vote on funding to curb neighborhood flooding in Portland. PIANJ elects its officers for the 2024-25 administrative year. The PIANJ | PIANY Annual Conference was held from June 2-4 and had over 1,600 attendees: thank you for making it such a success! Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, compliance issues, advocacy updates, technical resources, education opportunities and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
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