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Vt.: Stricter penalties for retail theft of merchandise—new law effective now

Vt.: Stricter penalties for retail theft of merchandise—new law effective now

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Jul 3, 2024 | Advocacy, Featured, General News

Vermont will enforce a new law aimed at curbing retail theft by increasing penalties for offenders, effective July 1, 2024. This new law is a response to rising concerns over retail theft and its impact on businesses and communities. Here's what you need to know about...

FCC implements regulations to combat unlawful text messages, enhance consumer privacy

FCC implements regulations to combat unlawful text messages, enhance consumer privacy

by Theophilus Alexander | Jul 2, 2024 | General News

On Dec. 13, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission adopted significant regulatory changes under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, which will attempt to curb unlawful text messages and close loopholes exploited by lead generators. These measures are intended...

Protect business and personal assets

Protect business and personal assets

by Katie Brenneman | Jun 26, 2024 | Consumer-focused, Featured

Running a business as a limited liability company adds a layer of protection for personal assets. However, long-term risks and transitions, such as dissolution, can make a business vulnerable. As an agent, you can guide business owners toward the best choices. By...

Navigating the treacherous market landscape

Navigating the treacherous market landscape

by Shirley Albright, CPIA, CISR | Jun 24, 2024 | Association, Featured

With the rate increases and the lack of coverage availability, we know you're feeling the pressure with both selling products and retaining clients during this hard market. Additionally, you may be facing commission cuts and even terminations as carriers try to cut...

N.H.: New boating safety law signed by Sununu 

N.H.: New boating safety law signed by Sununu 

by Theophilus Alexander | Jun 18, 2024 | Featured, General News

Gov. Chris Sununu signed H.B.1046, which targets boater safety, into law on June 11, 2024. Effective Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, this new law requires that boat operators involved in accidents resulting in death, injury, or property damage must immediately stop and...

N.Y. Legislature passes amended ‘wrongful death’ bill; awaits action from governor

N.Y. Legislature passes amended ‘wrongful death’ bill; awaits action from governor

by Theophilus Alexander | Jun 17, 2024 | Advocacy

The state Assembly and Senate passed the bipartisan A.9232-B and S.8485-B on June 4 and June 5, respectively—marking the third consecutive year the state Legislature has acted on bills to address the wrongful death issue. Sponsored by Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, D-47,...

Adirondack Insurance Exchange financial stability: What policyholders need to know

Adirondack Insurance Exchange financial stability: What policyholders need to know

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Jun 12, 2024 | Technical

In recent years, Adirondack Insurance Exchange has grappled with challenging market conditions and increasing claims payment costs—leading to a decline in its financial strength. This situation now has culminated in Demotech's—a financial analysis and rating company...

N.Y. Legislature passes owner-controlled insurance bill

N.Y. Legislature passes owner-controlled insurance bill

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Jun 12, 2024 | Advocacy

Recently, the New York state Senate passed A.10362B/S.9327 which, if signed into law, would amend the Insurance Law concerning the authorization and regulation of owner-controlled and contractor-controlled insurance programs. This bill, introduced by Sen. Sean Ryan,...

Supplemental spousal liability bill passes N.Y. state Legislature, moves to governor’s desk

Supplemental spousal liability bill passes N.Y. state Legislature, moves to governor’s desk

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Jun 12, 2024 | Advocacy

The confusion around supplemental special liability coverage that has existed in New York state since last year may be alleviated soon.   Legislation (A.9407/S9021), which would make important changes to SSL coverage in auto policies, has passed the New York...

N.Y.: BI coverage expansion, causation clause reform bills pass through Legislature

N.Y.: BI coverage expansion, causation clause reform bills pass through Legislature

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Jun 12, 2024 | Advocacy

Recently, the New York state Legislature has passed two significant bills poised to reshape the landscape of property/casualty insurance within the state. These legislative advancements address crucial issues in business interruption coverage and anti-concurrent...

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