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N.Y.: Supplemental spousal liability reverts to an opt-in option on March 26

N.Y.: Supplemental spousal liability reverts to an opt-in option on March 26

by Shirley Albright, CPIA, CISR | Apr 4, 2025 | Advocacy, Featured

Recently, there has been confusion surrounding supplemental spousal liability coverage in auto policies in New York state. It has gone from an opt-in option, to automatic coverage, and back again to an opt-in option—unless a spouse is indicated on the application....

N.Y.: PIA offers agents, brokers guidance for commercial-lines cancellations, nonrenewals

N.Y.: PIA offers agents, brokers guidance for commercial-lines cancellations, nonrenewals

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Apr 2, 2025 | Featured, General News

When the commercial insurance market tightens, agents and brokers often become the frontline to answer client questions about nonrenewals, midterm cancellations and rate hikes. Fortunately, New York Insurance Law Section 3426 offers a detailed playbook on how...

N.Y.: PIA offers agents and brokers guidance for personal-lines cancellations and nonrenewals

N.Y.: PIA offers agents and brokers guidance for personal-lines cancellations and nonrenewals

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Apr 2, 2025 | Featured, General News

In New York state, personal-lines insurance policies come with a tightly regulated framework under Insurance Law Section 3425, setting specific rules for when and how policies can be canceled or nonrenewed. As an agent or broker, understanding these nuances isn’t just...

Staged accidents are driving up premiums—Here’s how New York can hit the brakes

Staged accidents are driving up premiums—Here’s how New York can hit the brakes

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Mar 28, 2025 | Advocacy

A recent report from a Long Island news outlet highlighted an all-too-familiar pain point for consumers and insurance professionals alike: the surge in auto insurance premiums. While inflation, vehicle costs and repair expenses are contributing factors, one...

N.Y.: Bill to update DMV verification system reported out of Senate committee

N.Y.: Bill to update DMV verification system reported out of Senate committee

by Matt McDonough | Mar 19, 2025 | Advocacy, Featured

PIANY has long advocated for a more effective and consumer-friendly insurance marketplace. In past legislative sessions, PIANY successfully championed key reforms, including standardizing the definition of windstorm, and banning harmful bait-and-switch tactics....

N.Y. bill would create captive insurance program for commuter vans

N.Y. bill would create captive insurance program for commuter vans

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Mar 11, 2025 | Advocacy, Featured

A new bill, S.6084, was introduced in the New York state Senate, and it would create a captive insurance program specifically for commuter vans—also known as Dollar Vans. If passed, this law would make it easier for commuter van operators to obtain affordable and...

Tariffs and car insurance rates: what to expect when you’re expecting protectionism

Tariffs and car insurance rates: what to expect when you’re expecting protectionism

by Matt McDonough | Mar 11, 2025 | General News

Even if your clients and colleagues have only a passing interest in politics and world affairs, you have probably heard them talk about the tariffs proposed by President Donald Trump. While it is generally understood that these tariffs mean an increased price on goods...

N.Y.: Bill to update DMV verification system reported out of Senate committee

N.Y. bill: Real-time auto insurance verification at the DMV

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Feb 20, 2025 | Advocacy, Featured

A newly introduced bill in the New York state Assembly would modernize how auto insurance coverage is verified, replacing the current system with a real-time online verification process. The bill, A.4404, introduced by Assemblymember David Weprin, D-24, would prevent...

New Jersey’s Car Insurance Reduction Act aims to lower rates and increase transparency

New Jersey’s Car Insurance Reduction Act aims to lower rates and increase transparency

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Feb 19, 2025 | Advocacy

With auto insurance rates on the raise, New Jersey state lawmakers are acting to reform auto insurance with the introduction of A-5254, also known as the Car Insurance Reduction Act. Sponsored by Assemblywoman Heather Simmons, D-3, this legislation would impose...

Connecticut’s evolving insurance landscape: Key bills to watch and advocate for in 2025

Connecticut’s evolving insurance landscape: Key bills to watch and advocate for in 2025

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Feb 14, 2025 | Advocacy, Featured

It is fair to say that the 2024 legislative session did not go as planned for the Connecticut Insurance and Real Estate Committee. As previously reported—due to a short legislative session and political in-fighting—the committee failed to report out any legislation in...

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