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2008

Press Releases   In the News

NYIA Applauds Legislature for Rate Modernization 6/25/08
New York Legislature adopts flex rating for private passenger auto

Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Trusts 6/11/08
NYIA points our pitfalls of using them

Zick Honored at NYIA Annual Conference 6/4/08

The Homeowners Claims Settlement Process 5/21/08
NYIA provides tips to speed the process

NYIA Holds 2008 Annual Conference 5/14/08
Property/Casualty Insurance Industry Convenes in Grand Island

New York Auto Theft Hot Spots 4/22/08
New report finds Buffalo - Niagara Falls Metro Area has highest vehicle theft rate in New York State

State Budget 4/7/08
NYIA Blasts "Back Door" Taxes Levied on State's Insurers in Newly Enacted Budget

Flood Insurance 3/21/08
Is Your Home Insured For Flood Loss?

Winter Driving Tips 2/12/08
NYIA Offers Winter Driving Tips As Most Severe Weather Months Approach

New NYIA President 1/8/08
Melchionni Named President of NYIA

 

Industry Urges NY Governor to Sign Flex Rating Bill 6/26/08
A.M. Best via TCMnet

Insurers and Agents Applaud New York Auto Rating Change 6/26/08
Insurance Journal

NYIA Applauds Legislature for Rate Modernization 6/26/08
Insurance Newscast

Story on self-insured group trusts incomplete 6/26/08
(Letter to the Editor)
Times Union (Article that letter is in response to 6/13/08)

Insurers given help to hike car rates 6/25/08
The Buffalo News

Zick Honored at NYIA Annual Conference 6/6/08
Insurance Newscast

Administrator CRM Goes Bust 6/4/08
Insurance Journal

N.Y. WC Trust CRM Surrenders License 6/4/08
National Underwriter

NYIA Points Out Pitfalls of Using Self-Insured Workers' Compensation Trusts 6/4/08
Insurance Newscast

Another Spitzer Holdover Lawyer Heard From 5/30/08
NexGenDems

State Insurance Regulator Warns Industry on Pricing 5/30/08
The Buffalo News

Daybook For Thursday, May 29, 2008: Marsh, Guy Carpenter Mark Start of 2008 Storm Season 5/28/08
Trading Markets

NY Agents Want To Rein In State Workers' Comp Insurer 5/9/08
Insurance Journal

Car Theft Capital of New York State You're In It 5/5/08
The Buffalo News

Stolen Cars Drop In Rochester 5/5/08
News 10 (Rochester)

Car Thieves Thrive In Buffalo Area 4/22/08
Buffalo Business First

$40M Assessments Irk New York Insurers 4/7/08
Insurance Journal

N.Y. Jumps Assessments On Insurers 20 Percent 4/7/08
National Underwriter

Home, Auto Insurance Too High, Consumer Groups Say 4/2/08
Newsday.com

Getting The Right Flood Insurance 3/21/08
Fox 23 (Albany)

Spitzer Leaves, But Dinallo Will Stay 3/12/08
National Underwriter

N.Y. Home and Auto Insurers Accused of Overcharging Customers 3/8/08
The Buffalo News

N.Y. Home and Auto Insurers Accused of Overcharging Customers 3/8/08
Business Week

Long-Awaited Workers Comp Reform Lets Some Down 2/24/08
The Daily Gazette (Schenectady)

In The Spotlight: Ellen Melchionni 2/8/08
The Business Review

I am NAMIC: Ellen Melchionni 2/2008
NAMIC

Insurers Object to Higher Penalties Proposed By Spitzer 1/29/08
Insurance Newsnet

Insurers Howl Over Spitzer Fees 1/26/08
Poughkeepsie Journal

These Adjusters Work For You 1/26/08

Democrat and Chronicle

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2007

Senate Hearing on Coastal Property Issues 10/9/07
New York Insurance Association Urges Caution in Addressing Market Conditions

NYIA's Testimony on Coastal Homeowners Insurance 10/9/07
At Senate Insurance Committee Hearing

New Era College Supplies: Books, Computers and Insurance 8/9/07
NYIA Advises Parents and Students to Protect Valuables From Theft

State Farm® New York State Counsel Floyd Holloway honored 6/28/07
Floyd received the NYIA's Distinguished Service Award

Proposed Bill Permitting Prejudgment Interest 6/20/07
Vigorously Opposed By New York Insurance Association, Inc.

Speaker Announces Assembly Chair 6/7/07
NYIA hails appointment of new Assembly Insurance Chairman

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2006

Insurers Caught in the Middle on Group Trust Compromise 6/22/06
Article by WorkComp Central

Rochester Democrat Chronicle 6/3/06
Residents tell of insurance woes Legislation could protect many city homeowners

Homeowners Letter to Superintendent Mills 2/27/06
Letter Re: Coastal Availability of Homeowners Insurance

Annual Review Release 2/08/06
Your Life Has Changed Over the Past Year; But Has Your Insurance Kept Up?
NYIA Recommends an Annual Review of Insurance Needs;
Top 10 Questions to Ask Yourself

Regulatory Modernization Release 1/30/06
New York Insurance Association, Inc. Applauds Proposed Legislation
To Modernize Insurance Regulation In New York

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2005

Regulatory Modernization Release 12/08/05
NYIA calls for end to price controls;
proposes regulatory modernization in New York

Deer Collision Release 10/06/05
Drivers Beware! Deer season creates hazardous road conditions.
NYIA Offers Tips to Avoid Animal-Related Crashes

Click here for NYIA's Testimony on 9/28/05 on
Public Hearing on “Hurricanes and their Aftermath: Are We Ready?”

Worker Compensation Letter to Superintendent Mills 7/01/05
Letter in Support of the NYCIRB Rate Filing

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2004

Broker Compensation Release (Grannis Hearing) 12/02/04
Albany Lawmakers cautioned Against "Knee Kerk Reaction"
to unfair charges leveled in Broker Compensation Issue
Click here for NYIA's letter sent to Assemblyman Alexander Grannis,
chair of the Assembly Insurance Committee

Winter-proof Your Home Release 11/29/04
Winter-Related Damage Causes Billions of Dollars in Losses Each Year
NYIA Offers Checklist to Winter-proof Your Home

Deer Collision Release 11/11/04
Drivers Beware! Deer season creates hazardous road conditions.
NYIA Offers Tips to Avoid Animal-Related Crashes

Coastal Insurance Release 10/22/04
Residual Market restores availability of property insurance
coverage in coastal areas of New York.  NYPIUA responds to
varied needs of insuring public.
Click here for NYIA's Testimony 10/22/04

Business Interruption Insurance Release 9/21/04
(Reduces business losses from disasters.)

Post-September 11th Release 5/7/04
Industry rebounds after largest insurance loss in history;
NYIA calls for renewal of Federal Terrorism Program.
Click here for NYIA's Testimony 5/7/04

Unsolicited Faxes Release 4/5/04
Unsolicited faxes used by the law firmseeking
damages against firm for use of unsolicited faxes

Common Stolen Vehicles Release 3/2/04
Thieves in new York target popular vehicle models;
stolen for sought after parts or export.

Spring Showers and Floods Release 2/26/04
Melting snows and spring showers could soon bring floods.
Will your home and belongings be protected?

Tips to be a Responsible Host - Superbowl Release 1/26/04
If you plan to serve alcohol along with the chips and Buffalo wings,
remember that the best defense is a strong offense.

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2003

Commercial Liability Insurance Availibility in New York 11/7/03
(Requiring NYPIUA To Write Coverage Is Not a Solution To Affordability Issue.)

Insurance Scoring Release 10/22/03
(Insurance Scores Do Not Discriminate On the Basis of Income,
Race, Ethnicity, Age or Gender, NYIA Tells Hearing.)

Gas Crunch Release 10/9/03
(Reducing Driving Can Curb Gas Crunch and Could Cut Your Insurance Costs)

Hurricane Isabel Insurance Preparedness 9/16/03
(Before hurricane strikes, N.Y. Residents should make
sure their insurance coverage is up to date.)

College Release 9/9/03
( Be the head of your class in college! Manage your finances as
well as your course load. Tips on how to pass financial tests.)

Worker's Compensation Crisis 7/16/03
(Rate freezing by Insurance Department could have chilling affect
on market, stifling competition & impeding economic recovery.)

Vacation Release Summer 2003
(Planning a summer vacation? Don't forget to burglarproof your home.
Tips to prevent your home from being burglarized while you are away on vacation.)

Business Interruption Insurance 5/8/03
(Reduces business losses from disasters - review insurance
policies to ensure there are no gaps in coverage.)

Spring Flowers and Floods Spring 2003
(Melting snows and spring showers could soon bring flood,
will your home and belongings be protected?)

Valentine Release 2/16/2003
(Protect diamond rings and other expensive jewelry with appropriate insurance.
Love may be priceless, but Valentine's Day gifts can be costly.)

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