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An explanation multi-factor authentication

An explanation multi-factor authentication

by Jaye Czupryna | Nov 28, 2022 | Consumer-focused, General News

Multi-factor authentication is a method of authenticating users on an information system and requires them to go through multiple steps to access that information system. Commonly, this is accomplished through a combination of a username and password, followed by a...

Cannabis and its effect on the industry

Cannabis and its effect on the industry

by Shirley Albright, CPIA, CISR | Nov 8, 2022 | General News

There are multiple bills pending in Congress that are designed to ease significantly, and ultimately eliminate, the tension that exists between the laws of states that have legalized the use of cannabis for adult use and federal law, which prohibits the cultivation,...

N.J.: Cannabis safe harbor bill introduced in state Senate, federal hurdles still exist

N.J.: Cannabis safe harbor bill introduced in state Senate, federal hurdles still exist

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Nov 2, 2022 | Advocacy

PIANJ-supported legislation, S-3239, that would create a safe harbor for insurance producers and carriers who do business with cannabis-related business was introduced in the state Senate. What does the legislation do? This legislation, sponsored by Sen. Joseph...

Insuring Hogwarts: A guide for Muggle schools

Insuring Hogwarts: A guide for Muggle schools

by Clare Irvine, Esq. | Oct 18, 2022 | Featured, General News

A recurring theme throughout the seven Harry Potter books and eight movies is that Hogwarts, the school for young wizards in the United Kingdom, is a very dangerous place. From the straightforward dangers that come with potions and Quidditch to the more frightening...

N.J. court rules Uber Eats insurer does not have to offer UM/UIM coverage

N.J. court rules Uber Eats insurer does not have to offer UM/UIM coverage

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Oct 11, 2022 | Advocacy

In the case of Malzberg v. Josey et al., the Superior Court of New Jersey ruled that Uber Eats, the food delivery company, was not obligated by law to provide uninsured/underinsured coverage to drivers using its app.  What happened? Scott Malzberg delivered food...

Vermont Supreme Court allows novel ‘physical damage’ COVID-19 theory to proceed

Vermont Supreme Court allows novel ‘physical damage’ COVID-19 theory to proceed

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Sep 27, 2022 | Featured, General News

Recently, the Vermont Supreme Court ruled in the case of Huntington Ingalls Industries v. Ace American Insurance Co., that a policyholder could proceed with a business interruption claim that alleges that the COVID-19 virus caused physical damage to property when it...

N.J.: Cannabis safe harbor bill moves forward

N.J.: Cannabis safe harbor bill moves forward

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Sep 20, 2022 | Advocacy, Featured

PIANJ-supported legislation, A-389, which would create a safe harbor for insurance producers and carriers working with a cannabis-related business was reported out of the state Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee—a major step toward the bill...

How credit reports affect insurance scoring and how often they need to be updated

How credit reports affect insurance scoring and how often they need to be updated

by Shirley Albright, CPIA, CISR | Sep 19, 2022 | Consumer-focused, Featured

Insurance scoring is when insurers use a score, which is based on a policyholder’s credit history, to screen potential customers for underwriting acceptability. Originally, the scoring methodology was developed in the context of evaluating loan applicants. Credit...

Two PIANJ-supported bills signed into law

Two PIANJ-supported bills signed into law

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Aug 8, 2022 | Advocacy

The state Legislature may have been on summer recess, but its impact was still felt as two compulsory insurance bills were signed into law by Gov. Phil Murphy on Aug. 5. Increase in auto limits S-481, sponsored by Sen. Nicholas Scutari, D-22, and Assemblyman Louis...

N.Y.: WC insurance available to businesses with outstanding balance through NYSIF

N.Y.: WC insurance available to businesses with outstanding balance through NYSIF

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Jul 14, 2022 | Advocacy, Featured

At the end of June, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation into law that directly impacts businesses with outstanding unpaid balances with the New York State Insurance Fund. What does the new law do? Under the new law (S.9096/A.10078), which goes into effect...

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