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2026 Annual Meeting
REGISTER Join NYIA in Albany for the 2026 year’s Annual Meeting! This year’s program will feature discussions on timely issues impacting the property and casualty insurance market, along with opportunities to connect and exchange ideas with colleagues from across the industry. Register today! Highlights Include: Educational sessions on important insurance industry topics Presentation of the…
Read MoreAlbany Update 09.16.2026
Albany Update 09.16.2026 In this issue … NYIA Updates Filing Considerations Document NYIA Meets with Governor’s Office on Dog Liability NYIA Attends 2026 NYCIRB Forum DFS Prepares for Auto Excess Profit Law Changes DFS Proposes Regulation on Flex Band Changes DFS Issues Guidance on Cybersecurity Risk Assessment WCB Updates Schedule Loss of Use FAQs NYIA…
Read MoreAlbany Alert: DFS Proposes Regulation on Flex Band Changes
Albany Alert: DFS Proposes Regulation on Flex Band Changes DFS has proposed a regulation to repeal flex rating increases for non-business auto filings to correspond with the enacted budget provisions. As a reminder, the repeal of the flex band for nonbusiness auto increases will take place on November 27. The proposed regulation also includes the…
Read MoreAlbany Update 09.04.2026
Albany Update 09.04.2026 In this issue … Potential Litigation Reforms Proposed by Housing & Construction Groups WCB Revises Amendments to Medical Fee Schedules NYIA Meets with NYC Council on Surveillance Pricing Bill New York City Junk Fee Regulation Updates Court Rules Climate Superfund Act is Preempted by Federal Law Potential Litigation Reforms Proposed by Housing…
Read MoreAlbany Update 08.14.2026
Albany Update 08.14.2026 In this issue … NYC Council Passes Bill to Establish Insurance Affordability Office NYC Hearing on Junk Fee Proposed Rule DFS Issues Alert on Active Cyberattack WCB Updates Forms OC-RR and OC-110A WCB Proposes Repeal of Health Care Provider Practice Committees and Medical Appeals Unit WCB Proposes Repeal of Certification of Questions…
Read MoreAlbany Update 08.07.2026
Albany Update 08.07.2026 In this issue … DFS Updates “Insured Value Added” Interpretation DFS Proposes Amended Special Risk Regulation NYIA Attends NCOIL Summer Conference DFS Updates Cybersecurity Resource Center Governor Hochul Announces Savings in Workers Compensation Insurance DFS Approves NYCIRB Loss Cost Indication DFS Approves NYCIRB Revised Rating Values DFS Approves Amendments to NY Statistical…
Read MoreAlbany Update 07.14.2026
Albany Update 07.14.2026 In this issue … DFS Hosts Webinar on Motor Vehicle Reforms Updated Responses on Premium Change Notifications NY Courts Propose Changes to Surrogates Court Rule on Litigation Financing Disclosures DFS Adopts Regulation on Changes to NF-10 Form Governor Issues Executive Order on Regulatory Reset DFS Hosts Webinar on Motor Vehicle Reforms DFS…
Read MoreAlbany Alert: Recent Developments Regarding Compliance Requirements
Albany Alert: Recent Developments Regarding Compliance Requirements Given the range of implementation and compliance requirements that the industry is currently working through, NYIA wants to be sure to ensure there is clarity for members. Please see recent developments in relation to these requirements below. 2026 Motor Vehicle Insurance Reforms DFS issued Insurance Circular Letter No.…
Read MoreAlbany Alert: Governor Hochul and DFS Issue Guidance on 2026 Motor Vehicle Insurance Reforms
Albany Alert: Governor Hochul and DFS Issue Guidance on 2026 Motor Vehicle Insurance Reforms Governor Hochul sent a media release today announcing DFS’s issuance of a circular letter with guidance regarding implementation of auto reforms included in this year’s state budget. The release indicates that the anticipated cost savings need to be incorporated into current…
Read MoreAlbany Update 07.01.2026
Albany Update 07.01.2026 In this issue … DFS Pre-Proposes Amendments on Free Trade Zone NYIA Attends Affordability Forum NAIC Security Incident WCB Proposes Amendments to Correct Contact Information DMV Proposed Regulation on Airport Transit Solicitation NYCIRB Files Set of Loss Costs WCB to Host Webinar for Claims Administrators DFS Pre-Proposes Amendments on Free Trade Zone…
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