Since its founding in 1889, the Insurance Advocate® has been the magazine that covers the people and issues affecting the insurance industry in New York, New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania, Connecticut and beyond.
The Latest in Insurance Headlines
Insurance News
Merchants Awarded “Brand Champion” by IIABNY
BUFFALO, NY—Merchants Insurance Group is proud to announce they have been named the 2017 Independent Agents Brand Champion by the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New York (IIABNY). The award was given to Merchants “for excellence in the support and promotion of the Independent Agent brand.” Merchants was chosen for this award by a […]
Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Adds Commercial Auto Insurance in New York
WILKES-BARRE, PA—Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies recently began offering Commercial Auto coverage in New York. The product can be written on a stand-alone basis or together with other complementary lines. The policy is aimed at accommodating the needs of a broad audience, including artisan contractors, repair and service operations, delivery and distributor classes, vehicles associated […]
Congratulations to Megan Townley of MSO!
MSO ANNOUNCES PROMOTION OF MEGAN TOWNLEY “Megan has been instrumental in building MSO’s national presence in the P&C industry. She is a very valuable member of the MSO Team.” Glen Rock, N.J. – April, 2017 – MSO, Inc. (The Mutual Service Office, Inc.) is pleased to announce the promotion of Megan Townley to the position […]
New York Insurance Broker Sentenced in $1M Fraud Scheme
(With thanks to Insurance Journal) An Albany insurance broker has been sentenced to nine years in prison for a $1 million securities fraud scheme. Lawrence D. Rosenbaum previously pleaded guilty to charges including grand larceny and securities fraud. He also admitted failing to file state income taxes. Prosecutors say he fraudulently solicited over $1 million […]
