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To Minimize Cyber Risk, Organizations Should Focus on Education
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month! The expanded rollout of Guiding Principles to Advance Information Security in New York began today with an op-ed in Insurance Journal from NYIA member Jeffrey Rice on the importance of education.
Vullo Seeks Corporate, Consumer Balance as NY Regulator (New York Law Journal Article)
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NYIA Argues Against Deceptive State Budget Practice
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ALBANY, N.Y., Sept. 16, 2016—The New York Insurance Association, Inc. (NYIA) presented its argument on appeal to the New York Appellate Division, Third Department regarding New York State’s illegal diversion of insurance assessments to fund noninsurance programs.
NY Proposes ‘Flexible’ Cybersecurity Regulation for Insurers, Banks
NYIA urges DFS to be flexible in their cyber security regulatory approach.
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Insurance Industry Establishes Guiding Principles for Information Security
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INSURANCE INDUSTRY ESTABLISHES GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR INFORMATION SECURITY
ALBANY, N.Y., Sept. 12, 2016—The insurance industry is intensifying its efforts related to information security and has established guiding principles to protect retained policyholder data.
NYISF Selects Steinhoff as 2016-2017 Recipient
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NEW YORK INSURANCE SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION SELECTS STEINHOFF AS 2016–2017 RECIPIENT
ALBANY, N.Y., July 18, 2016—The New York Insurance Scholarship Foundation, Inc. (NYISF) awarded its 2016–2017 scholarship to Jeffrey Steinhoff, a junior at the State University of New York at Oswego studying risk management and insurance from Cortland, N.Y.
Melchionni Honored by New York Insurance Association
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MELCHIONNI HONORED BY NEW YORK INSURANCE ASSOCIATION
VERONA, N.Y., June 9, 2016—The New York Insurance Association, Inc. (NYIA) honored William P. Melchionni III with the Chair’s Distinguished Service Award at the association’s annual conference on June 2 in Verona, N.Y. Melchionni is Deputy Head, U.S. Federal and State Government Affairs for American International Group, Inc. (AIG).
NYIA 2016 Annual Conference
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NEW YORK INSURANCE ASSOCIATION 2016 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
New York Financial Services Acting Superintendent Vullo to Deliver Keynote Address
Bill to Cut Civil Litigation Interest Rates
NYIA calls on state to change unreasonable 9% interest rate on lawsuit awards.
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New York Among States With Highest Rate of Motorcycle Theft
Insurance Journal quotes NYIA about the recent rise in motorcycle thefts in New York.
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