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Insurance Federation Awards Free Enterprise Honors to Jesmond Gatt, Malta Financial Authority Chairman during Insurance Federation of New York’s 110th Annual Luncheon
300 gather to applaud Gatt and Public Service honoree John Crotty The Insurance Federation of New York (IFNY) recognized two outstanding leaders in our industry at its 110th Annual Award Luncheon, held at New York’s historic Union League Club. Hon. Jesmond Gatt received the Free Enterprise Award and delivered thoughtful remarks on the importance of […]
NJYIP honors McManigal with Young Insurance Professional of the Year award
TRENTON, N.J.—The Professional Insurance Agents of New Jersey’s Young Insurance Professionals presented Josh McManigal with the NJYIP Young Insurance Professional of the Year award, at the PIANJ holiday dinner held at the Westin in Princeton, N.J. The New Jersey YIP of the Year award acknowledges the efforts of a director serving on the Young Insurance […]
Chipotle Scores Key Ruling: Rewards Points Are Not ‘Gift Cards’ Under NY and CA Law
In a closely watched consumer protection lawsuit, a federal court has ruled that Chipotle’s loyalty rewards points are not “gift certificates” or “gift cards” under either New York or California law. As a result, the plaintiffs’ claims challenging the company’s 180‑day expiration policy for rewards points were dismissed without leave to amend. The decision provides […]
Applied Underwriters Invitational Nets Record-Breaking $15.2 Million for Charities from this Year’s Expanded National Golf Tournament, World’s Largest
More than 12,000 golfers compete in 85 local competitions in more than 30 US states to boost Applied Invitational’s 38-year total to over $316 million in charitable contributions The Applied Underwriters Invitational announced record-breaking results from its annual competition, now providing $15.2 million to benefit charities across the nation. The record exceeds last year’s $14 […]
IA Demotech Unearths Scandalous Findings
Columbus, Ohio November 12, 2025 With the rise of AI capabilities, including tech-driven search engines, scam emails, and data scraping, property owners in communities ravaged by storms and natural disasters are consistently suffering a second wave of impact, as “tech-enabled litigation instigation,” a predatory, covert business model that has been operating since around 2017, continues […]
Tricia Matson Becomes President of the American Academy of Actuaries
Matson Succeeds 2024-25 President Darrell Knapp WASHINGTON – Patricia (Tricia) Matson, MAAA, FSA, of New London, Conn., took office as 2025-26 president of the American Academy of Actuaries succeeding 2024-25 President Darrell Knapp, MAAA, FSA, to lead the U.S. national professional association of actuaries with more than 20,000 members across all actuarial practice areas. In […]
Hurwitz Fine P.C. Honored by New York Insurance Association
Albany, N.Y. – The New York Insurance Association, Inc. (NYIA) recognized Hurwitz Fine P.C. (Hurwitz Fine) with the association’s inaugural Pillar of Partnership Award. Dan Kohane, senior member at Hurwitz Fine P.C. accepted the award on behalf of the firm at NYIA’s Annual Meeting, being held November 12–13 at the Crowne Plaza Albany – The […]
United Risk Marks Meteoric Ascent into Ranks of World’s Top 5 MGA Companies, Presents Complete Leadership Team
Two-year-old enterprise consolidates powerful mix of product offerings and professionals to gain broker loyalty worldwide NEW YORK – Having just passed the two-year mark since its formation in 2023, United Risk Chairman Jamie Sahara today presented the company’s current results and newly appointed executives while looking ahead to 2026 during its quarterly stakeholder meetings held […]
