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N.Y.: Hochul signs two PIA-priority bills into law 

N.Y.: Hochul signs two PIA-priority bills into law 

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Dec 16, 2024 | Advocacy, Featured

Only a few weeks after signing PIANY’s top legislative priority into law, Gov. Kathy Hochul has taken action on two other PIANY priority issues. The governor signed one bill to introduce parametric insurance into the state’s legal framework, and another bill to expand...

Governor signs PIANY’s windstorm bill into law

Governor signs PIANY’s windstorm bill into law

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Nov 22, 2024 | Advocacy, Featured

Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed A.2866/S.4199 into law, authorizing the New York State Department of Financial Services to create a single, standardized definition of “windstorm” in homeowners insurance policies. This long-awaited legislation marks a significant...

Enhancing safety and insurance for horse-drawn buggies on New York roads

Enhancing safety and insurance for horse-drawn buggies on New York roads

by Theophilus Alexander | Nov 20, 2024 | Advocacy, Featured

Horse-drawn buggies are a familiar sight on New York's rural roads: they’re a direct link to the state's Amish and Mennonite heritage. However, a recent spate of incidents has highlighted growing concerns about road safety and the adequacy of insurance coverage for...

N.Y. election update: Status quo maintained

N.Y. election update: Status quo maintained

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Nov 13, 2024 | Consumer-focused, Featured, General News

In the recent New York state elections, both the Senate and Assembly experienced some notable changes, setting the stage for shifts in legislative dynamics when the Legislature reconvenes in January. Senate overview The New York state Senate Democrats successfully...

Upcoming compliance deadlines for N.Y. cyber security regulation: MFA, annual training

Upcoming compliance deadlines for N.Y. cyber security regulation: MFA, annual training

by Danielle Caswell, Esq. | Oct 23, 2024 | Featured, General News

PIA Northeast published a seven-part series earlier this year that dove into the intricacies of the amended cyber security legislation in New York state. One article discussed the expansion of the entities that fall under the limited exemption for covered entities. As...

Understanding DFS guidance on cyber security risks from AI for insurance agents

Understanding DFS guidance on cyber security risks from AI for insurance agents

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Oct 16, 2024 | Featured, General News

As of Oct. 16, 2024, the New York State Department of Financial Services issued new guidance for the entities it regulates—specifically addressing cyber security risks arising from artificial intelligence. This guidance is especially relevant for insurance agents and...

N.Y.: Donor profiles: An inside look at the PIANY Agents Advocacy Coalition

N.Y.: Donor profiles: An inside look at the PIANY Agents Advocacy Coalition

by Shirley Albright, CPIA, CISR | Oct 11, 2024 | Agency Management, Featured

The Agents Advocacy Coalition—the official political action committee of PIANY—plays a crucial role in shaping legislative efforts that impact insurance agents across New York state. We sat down with three members of the AAC—Chairperson Fred Holender, CLU, CPCU, ChFC,...

NY-YIP Fall Soiree: Were you there?

NY-YIP Fall Soiree: Were you there?

by Matt McDonough | Sep 18, 2024 | Association, Featured, General News, YIP

Last week, the NY-YIP hosted its annual Albany Fall Soiree. This soiree was held in downtown Albany, N.Y., at the City Beer Hall. [PHOTO CAPTION FOR PHOTO TO THE RIGHT: (L-R) Angela Temple, Hopmeier, Evans, Gage; Harriet Thomas, United States Liability Ins. Co.; Jack...

PIANY, DFS continue discussions on carrier exits from N.Y. marketplace

PIANY, DFS continue discussions on carrier exits from N.Y. marketplace

by Theophilus Alexander | Aug 26, 2024 | Advocacy, Featured

Last week, representatives from PIANY met with officials from the New York State Department of Financial Services for a second time this month to continue discussions on the impending exits of Adirondack Insurance Exchange and Mountain Valley Insurance Company from...

What to know: The N.Y. insurance guaranty fund

What to know: The N.Y. insurance guaranty fund

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Aug 23, 2024 | Featured, Technical

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...

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