From New York Life: According to a recent poll conducted by Ipsos on behalf of New York Life, a large percentage of American small business owners are optimistic for the growth of their business in 2017 according to a new survey by New York Life. In fact, 60% of small business owners expect their financial […]
Association says Zebrowski’s bill would save New Yorkers time, money on unnecessary insurance requirement Glenmont, N.Y.—The Professional Insurance Agents of New York State is commending Assemblyman Kenneth Zebrowski Jr., D-96, for introducing legislation (A.1312) this week to allow insurance carriers to give their policyholders the option to save time and money by eliminating the state’s outdated […]
Association Applauds Seward, Gallivan for Leadership and Industry Sense to Benefit Public Jan. 4, 2017, Glenmont, N.Y.—The Professional Insurance Agents of New York State is applauding Sens. James L. Seward, R-51, and Patrick M. Gallivan, R-59, for introducing a bill yesterday (S.428), which would eliminate the requirement for policyholders to provide 30-day notice to withdraw […]
Advocate, healthcare, Insurance, subsidies
A few days ago, I was studying a medical diagram in a coffee shop when a man in his mid-40s walked in. His face was red, he was sweating, he looked upset. “Please, can anyone help me?” he asked. “My daughter is at Children’s Hospital for seizures and she needs medicine. My credit card is maxed out. […]
Advocate, Flood, hurricane, In The News, Insurance
RALEIGH, N.C. (WAVY) – Governor Pat McCrory offered advice to Hurricane Matthew victims filing out insurance claims in a press release on Saturday. Gov. McCrory urges those impacted by the storm to register with FEMA and make contact with their insurance company to assess damage. The governor offers the following tips to Hurricane Matthew survivors […]
Advocate, In The News, Insurance
Diane Alsop dodged a scare two years ago when an anomaly in her mammogram was determined to not be breast cancer. But that anomaly, diagnosed as atypical hyperplasia, a precancerous condition, wouldn’t have been detected without a mammogram. And Alsop, with no health insurance, would not have received that potentially life-saving test without a fund […]
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the Department of Financial Services has issued guidance to health insurers outlining new insurance coverage requirements for substance abuse treatment. The action follows landmark legislation signed by the Governor earlier this year to combat the heroin and opioid crisis in New York State. Under the new law, health […]
Flood, In The News, Insurance, Insurance Advocate
Only about one in eight businesses and residences in East Baton Rouge Parish is covered by flood insurance, a reality that is sure to take a financial toll on those living in the vast swaths of neighborhoods that flooded during this weekend’s storms. The figure is higher in Livingston Parish, where 22 percent of structures […]
Syracuse, New York, Aug. 4, 2016 — The Independent Insurance Agents of Central New York, Inc. (IIACNY) announced today that it will donate $20,000 to 17 Central New York charities. The donations continue a decade-long tradition of the insurance group giving back to the community. The funds were raised during IIACNY’s annual golf outing, held […]
Advocate, In The News, Insurance, N.Y. Dept. of Financial Services, New York
The Department of Financial Services (DFS) issued a letter of guidance on parity on Wednesday, informing insurers of their responsibility to provide the same level of coverage for mental health and substance use disorders as for medical or surgical care. “This administration will have zero tolerance for insurance companies that seek to shirk their obligations […]
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