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Navigate the Winter Wonderland: A guide for insurance agents to safeguard clients

Navigate the Winter Wonderland: A guide for insurance agents to safeguard clients

by Howard Goldberg | Jan 22, 2024 | Consumer-focused, Featured, General News

As winter tightens its grip on the Northeast, recent storms have blanketed the region in snow and ice, creating hazardous driving conditions. With plummeting temperatures and slippery roads, it’s crucial for drivers to prioritize safe driving practices. In the United...

N.J.: Trio of insurance-related laws signed

N.J.: Trio of insurance-related laws signed

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Jan 18, 2024 | General News

At the end of the 2022-23 legislative session in New Jersey a series of insurance-related bills that will impact personal- and commercial-lines clients were signed into law by Gov. Phil Murphy. These bills range from mandating safety measures in housing construction,...

Break down: Anatomy of a personal auto claim

Break down: Anatomy of a personal auto claim

by Theophilus Alexander | Jan 17, 2024 | Consumer-focused, General News

Whether it is a minor fender bender or a major collision, the aftermath of a car accident is a scenario we all hope to avoid. Yet, when the unexpected happens, understanding the intricate process of filing a personal auto insurance claim becomes most important. In...

N.Y.: PIA-priority ‘bait-and-switch’ becomes law 

N.Y.: PIA-priority ‘bait-and-switch’ becomes law 

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Dec 26, 2023 | Advocacy, Featured

For years, PIA has fought for increased consumer protections during the automobile insurance underwriting process. PIA won a major victory in that fight today when New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law S.5764B, which takes aim at the harmful bait-and-switch...

So, your car hits a guardrail … who pays for it?

So, your car hits a guardrail … who pays for it?

by Matt McDonough | Dec 8, 2023 | Consumer-focused, Featured, General News

A few months ago, an accident occurred right outside of the PIA Northeast office. A car traveling northbound on I-87 appeared to lose control and hit the guardrail. It careened across the southbound lane and stopped in the shoulder. The car suffered heavy damages and...

PIANY-priority photo inspection bill signed into law

PIANY-priority photo inspection bill signed into law

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Nov 17, 2023 | Advocacy, Featured

PIANY’s top legislative priority for the 2023 legislative year is passage of legislation that would make important changes to New York state's antiquated photo inspection system. Today, Gov.  Kathy Hochul signed (A.3172-A/S.5889) into law—making this top PIANY...

Kia and Hyundai reach multi-million settlement with car owners due to lack of antitheft features

Kia and Hyundai reach multi-million settlement with car owners due to lack of antitheft features

by Theophilus Alexander | Nov 15, 2023 | Featured, General News

While you might not be familiar with the “Kia Boys” or “Hyundai Boys,” their notorious criminal activities have likely reached your attention. Since early 2021, viral videos on TikTok and YouTube have provided step-by-step instructions on stealing specific Kia and...

New York reaches settlement with Lyft, Uber

New York reaches settlement with Lyft, Uber

by Theophilus Alexander | Nov 7, 2023 | Featured, General News

New York Attorney General Letitia James unveiled two historic settlements valued at a combined $328 million with ride-sharing conglomerates Lyft and Uber on Nov. 1, 2023. These settlements mark the conclusion of extensive investigations into both companies, revealing...

N.Y.: What is it like to obtain a photo inspection?  

N.Y.: What is it like to obtain a photo inspection?  

by Theophilus Alexander | Oct 25, 2023 | Advocacy, General News

I received a deadline of Sept. 29 to finish and submit this article—it was assigned to me on Sept. 15. Having a 14-day window to draft an article for PIA Northeast News & Media is more than enough time. Coincidently, those 14 days also signify the time frame my...

Rising pedestrian fatalities and auto insurance

Rising pedestrian fatalities and auto insurance

by Matt McDonough | Oct 17, 2023 | Consumer-focused

Traffic fatalities have been on the rise in recent years. According to the Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities in 2022 from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, traffic fatalities in the United States have increased from 32,479 in 2011,...

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