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...
Recently, PIANY achieved a significant legislative victory with the passage of A.112 in the New York state Assembly on March 3, 2025. This marks a major step toward repealing the outdated anti-arson application requirement in New York City. This long-standing...
Recently, PIACT provided written testimony on S.B.1386, which would prohibit insurance companies from using a dog’s breed as the factor in underwriting homeowners and tenants insurance policies. While PIACT does not take a formal stance on the bill, the association...
PIACT voiced opposition to S.B.1245, a proposed bill that would require insurance producers and surplus-lines brokers to provide written notice about the availability of flood insurance at the time of application for personal risk insurance. While PIACT supports...
A newly introduced bill in the New York state Assembly would modernize how auto insurance coverage is verified, replacing the current system with a real-time online verification process. The bill, A.4404, introduced by Assemblymember David Weprin, D-24, would prevent...
The New Hampshire Insurance Department has issued Bulletin Docket #INS 25-016-AB, to address the increasing reliance on aerial imagery in property underwriting. The bulletin highlights concerns about insurers refusing to write or renew homeowners policies based solely...
