Posts by Kaitlyn Flynn
Legislative Introduction Bulletin 01.05.26
Legislative Introduction Bulletin 01.05.26 Legislative Introduction Bulletin 01.05.26 contains bills of interest that have been added to NYIA’s tracking list during the off session. If you would like a copy of a particular bill or sponsor memo, please visit the Senate or Assembly websites, which are linked in the bulletin. The document includes the following…
Read MoreAlbany Update 01.05.2026
Albany Update 01.05.2026 In this issue … WCB Announces Plans to Update Medical Fee Schedules New York Prescribes to NAIC MCAS Reporting Intended Amendments to Public Adjuster Bill Governor Declares State of Emergency Elise Stefanik Ends Bid for NY Governor WCB Proposes Regulation Allowing Residents to Treat Injured Workers Department of State Adopts Amended Regulation…
Read MoreEnacted Law Bulletin 12.22.2025
Enacted Law Bulletin 12.22.25 The following bills have been enacted into law after being signed by Governor Hochul. Please note that all these bills were passed with the agreement of a chapter amendment, which requires the Legislature to pass and Governor to sign the chapter amendment language in the new year, as a separate bill.…
Read MoreAlbany Alert: Governor Hochul Actions on Legislation
Albany Alert: Governor Hochul Actions on Legislation 12.20.25 Late last night the Governor acted on several pieces of legislation that are relevant to the property casualty industry. Most notably, the majority of these bills would expand litigation. NYIA will be releasing more information on the bills signed over the coming days but wanted to provide…
Read MoreAlbany Update 12.10.2025
Albany Update 12.10.2025 In this issue … Bills Delivered to the Governor – Opportunity to Weigh In LRANY Leads Grassroots Efforts for Disclosure of Litigation Funding Governor Vetoes Wrongful Death Expansion and Workers Compensation Bills Assembly Hearing on Artificial Intelligence and Insurance DFS Proposes Rule Repealing Anti-Arson Application Regulations Governor Announces 2026 State of the…
Read MoreAlbany Update 11.25.2025
Albany Update 11.25.2025 In this issue … Bills Signed by the Governor First Department Decision Holds Litigation Funding Materials are Discoverable New York Court of Appeals Issues Decision on GEICO v. Mayzenberg Assembly Introduces Bill on the Use of Aerial Imaging Senate Introduces Bills on Residential Property Market Assembly Requests Feedback on Proposed Adjuster Conduct…
Read MoreEnacted Law Bulletin 11.24.2025
Enacted Law Bulletin 11.24.25 The following bill related to free trade zone modernization, a NYIA priority initiative, and a bill related to bonding for child victims act claims have been enacted into law after being signed by Governor Hochul. Should you have any questions regarding these bills, please contact NYIA’s general counsel, Bob Farley at…
Read MoreEnacted Law Bulletin 11.20.2025
Enacted Law Bulletin 11.20.25 The following bill related to online verification system for motor vehicle insurance, a NYIA priority initiative, has been enacted into law after being signed by Governor Hochul. Should you have any questions regarding this bill, please contact NYIA’s general counsel, Bob Farley at (518) 432-4227 or bfarley@nyia.org. A4404A (Weprin) / S5331A…
Read MoreAlbany Alert: Superintendent Adrienne Harris to Depart DFS
Albany Alert: Superintendent Adrienne Harris to Depart DFS 09.30.25 Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that, after four years of service, Superintendent Harris will be leaving the Department of Financial Services. The Governor is appointing Kaitlin Asrow as Acting Superintendent of the Department of Financial Services effective October 18, 2025. Kaitlin Asrow has worked at DFS…
Read MoreAlbany Alert: Call to Action–We Urge You to Weigh In
Albany Alert: Call to Action – We Urge You to Weigh In Help STOP Harmful New York Legislation that Could Increase Lawsuits and Insurance Costs New York lawmakers are considering legislation—the deceptively titled Fostering Affordability and Integrity through Reasonable (FAIR) Business Practices Act, A8427 (Lasher)—that could lead to an explosion of litigation against businesses in…
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