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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 […]
John Roberts to ShelterPoint’s Board of Directors
Richard White, CEO of ShelterPoint Life has announced the election of John Roberts to the Company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Roberts is a senior-level insurance executive with 37 years of experience in disability, life, dental, and special risk businesses. He held leadership roles in group insurance, as well as operational management positions in underwriting and […]
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to allow insurance carriers to give their policyholders the option to save time and money by eliminating the state’s outdated […]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 […]