May 28, 2018 Cover
May 28
MANE CONCERN: Horse Sense Averts Exposures, Disasters
By Rebecca Hunt, Senior Risk Manager, AIG Private Client Group Recent weather catastrophes in the US have had devastating impacts on horses and horse properties. Hurricane Harvey affected hundreds of horses in the Houston area due to the storm itself and subsequent flooding. In December 2017, twenty-five racehorses were killed when a wildfire engulfed […]
New Heights, but Some of the Same Lows
New York’s infrastructure is, well, losing its structure. The $13 billion Gateway rail tunnel project under the Hudson River has lost some of its steam. Taxpayers will pay millions unless the outdated “scaffold law” is repealed. While New York and New Jersey struggle to arrive at a formula for funding, Gateway is stymied by a […]
PIANY Meets with State Lawmakers
ALBANY, N.Y.—The Professional Insurance Agents of New York State met with lawmakers at their Albany offices during the association’s Albany Lobby Day, May 15, 2018. PIANY President Fred Holender, CLU, CPCU, ChFC, MSFS, of Williamsville; President-elect Jamie Ferris, CIC, AAI, CPIA, of Lansing; Vice President John Tomassi, CPCU, of Clifton Park; and PIA National Director […]
PIANJ to Honor Iannello as Company Person of the Year
ATLANTIC CITY.—John J. Iannello, CPCU, regional underwriting manager for Merchants Insurance Group will be awarded the New Jersey Professional Insurance Agents Company Person of the Year at its Annual Conference held at Harrah’s Resort and Casino in Atlantic City, June 10-12. Nominated by PIA member agents, this award is presented to an individual who fosters […]
Smart Communications Making Customer Conversations Smarter
Spring 2018 Release Includes Launch of Conversation History, User Experience Enhancements, the Next Evolution of Smart Components and More Smart CommunicationsTM, the only independent company focused solely on enterprise customer conversations, has released the latest version of its customer communications management solutions. Many of the enhancements support the company’s new Conversation Cloud framework, which is […]
Chubb Adds Dental Malpractice to its Small Commercial® Platform
Chubb and The Doctors Company are now offering dental malpractice insurance to dental professionals through Chubb’s Small Commercial Marketplace®. Specifically designed for general dentists, endodontists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, orthodontists, periodontists, prosthodontists and other dental specialists, the Doctors Company policy provides dental malpractice coverage that also insures against cyberattacks and data breaches, HIPAA violations, and […]
Scott M. Purviance Appointed CEO of AmWINS Group, Inc.
AmWINS Group, Inc. (“AmWINS”) announced that Scott M. Purviance (pictured right) has succeeded M. Steven DeCarlo as the company’s Chief Executive Officer. As CEO, Purviance will focus on continuing to build upon the firm’s foundation focused on growth, diversification and technology. Prior to taking on his role as Chief Operating Officer, Purviance served as Chief […]
New York Auto Insurance Now Automatically Includes Supplementary Uninsured/Underinsured Motorists Coverage, Per New Law
by Anthony D. Dodge Last September, a drunk driver in Syracuse collided with a sedan carrying a 49 year-old man and his adult stepson. The father died at the scene; the son died a few hours later. The drunk driver carried Bodily Injury (BI) Liability insurance coverage with the state minimum limits of $50,000 for […]
Does Your Medical Licensure Board Protect You?
By Jane D. Orient, M.D. A bill that would give doctors the right to defend themselves if brought before the state licensure board, the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (LSBME), was heard in the Louisiana state House of Representatives on May 2. If it passes, doctors could find out exactly what they’re accused of, […]
