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Increased Fines Against Insurance Producers – Another Bad Idea for New York’s Main Street Businesses
EDITORIAL Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposed New York State budget includes a plainly misguided addition that must be expunged, if small businesses – thousands of them across the State – are to sustain their viability and continue to serve other local businesses, homeowners and drivers. We refer to a newly minted set of penalty levels that […]
Of all things a state could be famous for…its car insurance rates?!
Yes, says Susan K. Livio of NJ Advance Media for NJ.com TRENTON, February 05, 2017—For the fifth consecutive year, New Jersey motorists paid the highest car insurance premiums in the nation, according to a new report by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. New Jersey drivers forked over an average of $1,263 per car in […]
New Post-Inauguration Survey Suggests Despite Overall Feelings of Anxiety, Americans are Cautiously Hopeful for the Future
By: Liz Bagot (pollfish@prhacker.com) According to a flash poll conducted by Pollfish—a real-time mobile survey platform for consumer insights—despite overall feelings of anxiety and nervousness, many Americans think that the economic situation won’t change much under Trump. Interesting findings from the survey include: 1. The Predominating Mood is Cautious Hopefulness—Asked which adjectives best describe their post-Inauguration mood, 29% of Americans said nervous/anxious, 29% […]
New York Life : Small Business Owners are Highly Optimistic About 2017, Outpacing the General Public
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 […]
PIANY Hails Proposal to Repeal State’s Mandatory Photo Inspections
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to allow insurance carriers to give their policyholders the option to save time and money by eliminating the state’s outdated […]
PIANY Top-Priority Bill to Reform NYSIF 30-Day Notice Rule Introduced in Senate
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 […]
Betty Flood, of Cuyler News Service, died Wednesday in Albany — the Insurance Advocate mourns the passing of our long-time contributor and dear friend
From TimesUnion, http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/270228/betty-flood-83-cut-a-path-for-women-at-state-capitol/ Betty Flood, a trailblazing Capitol correspondent whose work reached from Gov. Averell Harriman’s administration to this month, died Wednesday at Memorial Hospital in Albany. She was 83. Flood — whose married named was Elizabeth Flood Morrow — operated Cuyler News Service, an independent operation that worked out of a small office on […]
NY Motorcycle Show: A New Ride May Need A New Insurance Policy
As seen on and released by Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.) For immediate release — New York Press Office: (212) 346-5500; media@iii.org I.I.I. Encourages Motorcycle Enthusiasts To Get Revved Up With The Proper Insurance Coverage Bikers To Check Out New Rides And Gear At New York Motorcycle Show, December 9 –11 NEW YORK, December 8, 2016 […]
