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Redefining helmet safety for New Jersey

Redefining helmet safety for New Jersey

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Feb 4, 2025 | Advocacy, Featured, General News

New Jersey may be on the brink of a significant update to its helmet laws with A-4887, introduced by Assemblymembers Reginald W. Atkins, D-20; Linda S. Carter, D-22; and Shanique Speight, D-29. The bill has been referred to the Assembly Transportation and Independent...

PIANY’s fight against insurance fraud: lowering premiums for consumers

PIANY’s fight against insurance fraud: lowering premiums for consumers

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Jan 30, 2025 | Advocacy

High insurance premiums are a growing concern for both policyholders and insurance professionals. While many factors contribute to rising costs, fraud and legal loopholes often play a significant role. That’s why PIANY is advocating for legislative reforms that target...

Market Trend Survey 2024: Insights on premiums, underwriting and nonrenewals

Market Trend Survey 2024: Insights on premiums, underwriting and nonrenewals

by Shirley Albright, CPIA, CISR | Jan 24, 2025 | Technical

The 2024 Market Trends Survey—conducted across six Northeastern states—collected responses from 118 insurance professionals to gauge shifts in premiums, underwriting guidelines, remarketing efforts and nonrenewals across major lines of business. The survey, targeting...

N.H.: Understanding the recently introduced rental car coverage bill

N.H.: Understanding the recently introduced rental car coverage bill

by Danielle Caswell, Esq. | Jan 23, 2025 | Advocacy, Featured

On Jan. 8, 2025, the New Hampshire General Court signaled the beginning of the 2025 legislative session. With this came the introduction of H.B.434, a new bill that would amend RSA 264:18, which if passed, promises significant relief and convenience for consumers...

N.Y.: Addressing insurance costs, disaster preparedness: A look at Hochul’s initiatives

N.Y.: Addressing insurance costs, disaster preparedness: A look at Hochul’s initiatives

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Jan 23, 2025 | General News

The start of New York state’s legislative session comes with its fair share of traditions and responsibilities. From the swearing-in of new assemblymembers and senators to the unveiling of committee rosters, these rituals set the stage for the year ahead. Last week,...

Conn: Bill would ban credit history as an underwriting factor for homeowners insurance

Conn: Bill would ban credit history as an underwriting factor for homeowners insurance

by Danielle Caswell, Esq. | Jan 22, 2025 | Advocacy, Featured, General News

To enhance consumer protections and promote fairness, a new bill has been introduced in Connecticut that would impact what factors insurers can use in underwriting. If passed, this legislation would amend Title 38a of the general statutes and would prohibit insurers...

PIACT’s legislative priorities for 2025: streamlining regulations, protecting consumers

PIACT’s legislative priorities for 2025: streamlining regulations, protecting consumers

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Jan 22, 2025 | Advocacy, Association, Featured

As we enter the 2025 legislative session, PIACT is sharpening its focus on advocating for reforms that will enhance efficiency, modernize outdated practices and provide better protections for insurance consumers throughout the state. Among the organization’s top...

N.Y.: Anti-arson applications: Outdated, burdensome and harmful to consumers

N.Y.: Anti-arson applications: Outdated, burdensome and harmful to consumers

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Jan 15, 2025 | Advocacy

For decades, New York’s Section 3403 of the Insurance Law has required property owners to complete an annual anti-arson application as a condition for obtaining property insurance coverage for fire or explosion damages. While this mandate was created in the late 1970s...

Infrastructure series: Transportation spending and its impact on insurance

Infrastructure series: Transportation spending and its impact on insurance

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Jan 8, 2025 | Featured, General News

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...

Tesla model cars cited for being at high risk of fatal crashes: what is behind this?

Tesla model cars cited for being at high risk of fatal crashes: what is behind this?

by Matt McDonough | Dec 30, 2024 | Featured, General News

Tesla cars are becoming a more frequent sight on the road. In 2023, the company sold delivered 1.8 million Model 3/Y cars to its customers—while they aren’t the most dominant car brand, drivers see at least one or two of them during their morning commute. While these...

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