In a strong step toward tort reform, New Jersey lawmakers have introduced legislation that would bring much-needed transparency and accountability to the fast-growing world of third-party litigation funding. For insurance producers and policyholders alike, this bill...
S.B.1386 has officially been voted out of committee—marking a step forward in Connecticut’s efforts to address breed-based discrimination in homeowners and renters insurance. Importantly, the version of the bill that advanced includes all the technical corrections...
A recent report from a Long Island news outlet highlighted an all-too-familiar pain point for consumers and insurance professionals alike: the surge in auto insurance premiums. While inflation, vehicle costs and repair expenses are contributing factors, one...
The term hoarding can bring some horrific images to mind—mostly due to several television shows on the topic. However, being as it’s TV, and they need drama and the dramatic, what is shown on TV is often some of the worst cases. That doesn’t mean hoarding should be...
Macroeconomic factors and the marketplace have created favorable conditions for the insurance industry (as a whole) leading to strong, consistent profitability. While the industry continues to offer benefits like stability, recurring revenue and a robust secondary market, new challenges have emerged that can impact the insurance business negatively and create additional risk.
PIANY has long advocated for a more effective and consumer-friendly insurance marketplace. In past legislative sessions, PIANY successfully championed key reforms, including standardizing the definition of windstorm, and banning harmful bait-and-switch tactics....
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a chapter amendment—A.2056—into law last month, which further limits how much flood insurance mortgage lenders can require. This new law amends legislation passed last session that prevented lenders from demanding flood insurance that...
The 2024-25 legislative session in New Jersey is past its midpoint, and PIANJ is tracking numerous bills that could impact the insurance industry significantly. From motor vehicle liability to home improvement contracts and personal injury protection, these proposed...
New York state lawmakers are taking aim at a controversial insurance policy provision that has left many homeowners frustrated after disasters. A new bill, S.6205, introduced by Sen. James Skoufis, D-42, would limit the use of anticoncurrent causation clauses in...
Even if your clients and colleagues have only a passing interest in politics and world affairs, you have probably heard them talk about the tariffs proposed by President Donald Trump. While it is generally understood that these tariffs mean an increased price on goods...
