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...
We are nearing the middle of football season, and the excitement of watch parties and the camaraderie of cheering on your team with friends and family continues. While football season is a time for fun, it can also introduce risks—not just on the field, but for...
I have the perfect remedy for insomnia. When I can’t sleep, I reach for my smartphone and earbuds and start playing a random episode of History Channel’s Ancient Aliens. Ten minutes into a monotonous analysis of alleged alien spacecrafts depicted in ancient stone...
Sandworms. You may not recognize one on sight, but your brain does. They’ve been a fixture of pop culture since Frank Herbet’s seminal 1965 novel, Dune. Star Wars. Beetlejuice. Men in Black. Gargantuan worms that burrow through the ground bind all these works of...
Homeowners in coastal regions of the United States face unique risks associated with the growing prevalence of hurricane and severe storm activity. Getting the right coverage plays a crucial role in protecting homeowners from the financial devastation caused by...
All homeowners should brace themselves for sticker shock next time their homeowners policy is up for renewal. Inflation’s effects on the construction industry and the broader economy extend to premiums charged on insurance policies. While it may cost more now, the...
It is shaping up to be a pivotal year for New York state’s insurance industry, with the establishment of a single definition of windstorm in homeowners policies on the horizon. This is a monumental step forward, not just for insurance professionals, but...
For several years, PIANY has been on the front lines as an advocate for the standardization of the windstorm deductible definition in New York state. It has been a top legislative priority for the association. PIANY members and staff members have meet with countless...
Recently, the Department of Banking and Insurance released Bulletin No. 24-10, requiring all insurers authorized or admitted to sell property/casualty insurance in New Jersey to participate in a comprehensive survey on low-income housing discrimination. Facing...
In recent years, insurance companies have increasingly turned to satellite imagery to evaluate the conditions of properties—particularly roofs—for underwriting purposes. This technological resource allows insurers to assess large numbers of properties from the air...