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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
PIA Northeast published a seven-part series earlier this year that dove into the intricacies of the amended cyber security legislation in New York state. One article discussed the expansion of the entities that fall under the limited exemption for covered entities. As...
The New Jersey PIAPAC—the official political action committee of PIANJ—plays a vital role in ensuring that the voices of insurance agents are heard in Trenton. We had the pleasure of interviewing three key members of the New Jersey PIAPAC—New Jersey PIAPAC Chairperson...
As of Oct. 16, 2024, the New York State Department of Financial Services issued new guidance for the entities it regulates—specifically addressing cyber security risks arising from artificial intelligence. This guidance is especially relevant for insurance agents and...