The New York state Legislature may be right in the middle of budget negotiations, but the Assembly took a break from the budget to pass one of PIANY’s top legislative priorities for the 2024 legislative session. The Assembly passed A.2866—which requires the New York...
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...
E-bikes and e-scooters have surged in popularity as efficient, eco-friendly and fun alternatives to traditional vehicles—offering a compelling solution to urban congestion and contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Their accessibility and ease of...
The ongoing trend of organized retail theft is rippling across through the retail industry, contributing to store closures that have impacted communities far and wide. This upsurge in coordinated thefts, including smash-and-grab robberies and chronic shoplifting, is...
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...
Last week, the New York state Senate passed legislation that would direct the New York State Department of Financial Services to—in part—study the possibility of supporting a private flood insurance market. The bill (S.8167), sponsored by Sen. Neil Breslin,...
New York State Insurance Law Section 5904 requires producers placing New York state business with risk retention groups not chartered in the state to report this business by Friday, March 15, 2024. To comply with New York State Insurance Law Section 5904(c), if a...
Since 1989, New Yorkers in need of temporary disability leave, including individuals with pregnancy and childbirth-related conditions, have been limited to a maximum benefit amount of $170 per week. This figure—unadjusted for over three decades—has diminished in its...
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...
