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PIANY’s 2025 legislative recap: Wins, progress, and what comes next

PIANY’s 2025 legislative recap: Wins, progress, and what comes next

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Jun 24, 2025 | Advocacy

The 2025 New York legislative session wrapped up last week, and it’s time to reflect on what your association accomplished—and what’s still ahead. Thanks to persistent advocacy and strong member engagement, PIANY advanced several long-standing priorities, secured...

New York state Legislature passes real-time auto insurance verification bill 

New York state Legislature passes real-time auto insurance verification bill 

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Jun 17, 2025 | Advocacy

While the New York state Senate went into recess last week, the state Assembly extended its legislative session for a few more days—an extension that has paid dividends for PIANY and its members. On Monday, the Assembly passed S.5331-A, a top legislative priority for...

N.Y.: State Senate passes bill to modernize auto        insurance verification 

N.Y.: State Senate passes bill to modernize auto insurance verification 

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Jun 13, 2025 | Advocacy

In a major step toward modernizing New York state’s motor vehicle insurance system and alleviating longstanding consumer frustrations, the New York state Senate has passed S.5331-A—a bill that would establish a real-time online insurance verification system at the...

New York Assembly unanimously passes CE carryover bill

New York Assembly unanimously passes CE carryover bill

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Jun 11, 2025 | Advocacy

In another win for PIANY and insurance professionals across New York state, the state Assembly unanimously passed a long-awaited bill, A.6652A/S.6122A, that would allow licensed insurance producers to carry over excess continuing-education credits into their next...

N.Y.: Major legislative milestone: Anti-arson repeal bill passes state Senate 

N.Y.: Major legislative milestone: Anti-arson repeal bill passes state Senate 

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Jun 6, 2025 | Advocacy, Featured

The New York state Senate has passed S.4157—a bill that would repeal the longstanding anti-arson application requirement for property insurance in New York City. This marks the first time the legislation has cleared the Senate, representing a pivotal moment in PIANY’s...

N.Y. court expands liability for dog bites: What producers need to know 

N.Y. court expands liability for dog bites: What producers need to know 

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Jun 2, 2025 | Featured, Technical

In a landmark decision with wide-ranging implications for dog bite claims and insurance liability, the New York Court of Appeals ruled in Flanders v. Goodfellow that plaintiffs may pursue negligence claims against pet owners, in addition to strict liability, for...

Two legislative wins for PIANY—here’s how you can help finish the job

Two legislative wins for PIANY—here’s how you can help finish the job

by Shirley Albright, CPIA, CISR | May 6, 2025 | Advocacy

Your association is excited to share two major victories for PIANY and New York’s insurance producers—both of which cleared the state Senate Insurance Committee unanimously this week. These wins reflect the strength of our advocacy and the value of your support. Now,...

N.Y.: State Senate Insurance Committee advances PIANY-priority CE carryover bill

N.Y.: State Senate Insurance Committee advances PIANY-priority CE carryover bill

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | May 5, 2025 | Advocacy, Featured

At the beginning of the 2025 legislative session, PIANY set a goal to advocate for common-sense changes that would help insurance agents. The association took a major step toward turning that goal into reality this week. PIANY-supported S.6122, which would allow...

PIANY’s anti-arson repeal bill reported out of state Senate Insurance Committee 

PIANY’s anti-arson repeal bill reported out of state Senate Insurance Committee 

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | May 5, 2025 | Advocacy, Featured

In a unanimous vote, the New York state Senate Insurance Committee has advanced S.4157, which would repeal the outdated anti-arson application requirement for property insurance policies in New York City.  The vote marks a significant legislative victory for PIANY and...

N.Y.: New DFS cyber security requirements take effect May 1, 2025: Are you in compliance?

N.Y.: New DFS cyber security requirements take effect May 1, 2025: Are you in compliance?

by Shirley Albright, CPIA, CISR | Apr 30, 2025 | Featured, Technical

Beginning Thursday, May 1, 2025, the next wave of cyber security compliance requirements under the amended New York State Department of Financial Services’ regulation (23 NYCRR 500) will go into effect. These rules will apply differently depending on your exemption...

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