Posts by mdurant@nyia.org
Albany Update 03.10.2026
Albany Update 03.10.2026 The Senate and Assembly have released their One House Budget Bills for fiscal year 2027. This summary highlights major provisions of note to the property and casualty industry following NYIA’s initial review. NYIA is continuing our review of the chamber’s One House bills and will report any further developments to members. If you…
Read MoreAlbany Update 03.06.2026
Albany Update 03.06.2026 In this issue … NYC Council Introduces Legislation to Establish Office of Insurance Accountability DFS Provides Insights on DFS ID DFS Adopts Amendments on Repeal of Anti-Arson Application DFS Proposes Amendments on Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing DMV Commissioner to Retire Effective April 30 WCB to Propose Regulation to Allow for Paying Without Accepting…
Read MoreAlbany Update 02.20.2026
Albany Update 02.20.2026 In this issue … Governor Publishes 30-Day Amendments to Budget NYIA Launches TGFI Renters Resources Poll Shows Overwhelming Support for Governor’s Auto Insurance Proposals Governor Hochul Announces EXPRESS NY to Streamline Regulations WCB Implements Electronic Submission for Form RFA-2 Governor Publishes 30-Day Amendments to Budget Yesterday, Governor Hochul released her 30-day amendments…
Read MoreEnacted Law Bulletin 2.18.2026
Enacted Law Bulletin 2.18.26 The following bills 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 (518) 986-2037 or bfarley@nyia.org. A9442 (Magnarelli)/S8808 (Cooney) AN ACT to amend the financial services law, in relation to litigation funding; to…
Read MoreLegislative Introduction Bulletin 02.19.26
Legislative Introduction Bulletin 02.19.26 Legislative Introduction Bulletin 02.19.2026 contains bills of interest that have been added to NYIA’s tracking list between January 31, 2026 and February 14, 2026. 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…
Read MoreLegislative Introduction Bulletin 02.02.26
Legislative Introduction Bulletin 02.02.26 Legislative Introduction Bulletin 02.02.2026 contains bills of interest that have been added to NYIA’s tracking list between January 16, 2026 and January 30, 2026. 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…
Read More2026 State of the State Address
2026 State of the State Address Governor Kathy Hochul delivered her 2026 State of the State Address today before the full legislature in Albany. Notably, the Governor raised the issue of auto insurance affordability stating, “rampant fraud and runaway litigation costs are jacking up prices.” We are encouraged that Governor Hochul is interested in addressing fraud,…
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