Sen. Jamaal T. Bailey has been named chair of the New York State Senate Insurance Committee, a role that will position him to shape legislation affecting the state’s insurance industry. Representing New York’s 36th state Senate District since 2016, Bailey’s...
Infrastructure series: Transportation spending and its impact on insurance
The passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in 2021 represents one of the most significant investments in U.S. infrastructure in decades. Allocating $1.2 trillion over 10 years, the act emphasizes modernizing transportation systems, repairing aging...
Corporate Transparency Act: What agents need to know after recent court ruling
The Corporate Transparency Act became law on Jan. 1, 2021, and it officially took effect on Jan. 1, 2024. The legislation was introduced to enhance transparency in entity ownership structures to combat money laundering, tax fraud, and other illicit activities. It...
N.Y.: Hochul signs two PIA-priority bills into law
Only a few weeks after signing PIANY’s top legislative priority into law, Gov. Kathy Hochul has taken action on two other PIANY priority issues. The governor signed one bill to introduce parametric insurance into the state’s legal framework, and another bill to expand...
What PIA members need to know about the Corporate Transparency Act
The Corporate Transparency Act is officially here, with significant implications for businesses nationwide. This new law aims to enhance corporate accountability by requiring certain companies to report their beneficial ownership information to the Financial Crimes...
Governor signs PIANY’s windstorm bill into law
Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed A.2866/S.4199 into law, authorizing the New York State Department of Financial Services to create a single, standardized definition of “windstorm” in homeowners insurance policies. This long-awaited legislation marks a significant...
Conn. election results: State-level highlights
Connecticut’s recent state elections brought some changes to the Senate and House while leaving key leadership positions and party dominance intact. Although constitutional offices (governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, treasurer, comptroller and secretary...
N.Y. election update: Status quo maintained
In the recent New York state elections, both the Senate and Assembly experienced some notable changes, setting the stage for shifts in legislative dynamics when the Legislature reconvenes in January. Senate overview The New York state Senate Democrats successfully...
Infrastructure series: Aviation initiatives are taking flight
The holidays are fast approaching, and with millions of Americans expected to travel in the upcoming months, we are once again reminded that many of our nation’s airports are quite insufficient and lag behind competitors. Airports serve as critical hubs for trade and...
N.J. legislative roundup: The latest from Trenton
The latest legislative moves in New Jersey include new bills that would boost outdoor dining, would make driving schools more flexible, and would protect property owners. Additionally, in the past few weeks, New Jersey has rolled out a lineup of bills that would...