NYIA News

New York Among States With Highest Rate of Motorcycle Theft

The New York Insurance Association (NYIA) advises that motorcycle thefts in New York increased by 23 percent from 2014 to 2015. According to a report from the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), motorcycle thefts nationwide increased by 6 percent during …

Viewpoint: Tremendous Opportunity for N.Y.’s Department of Financial Services

The New York State Senate will be considering Governor Andrew Cuomo’s nominee Maria Vullo for the position of financial services superintendent. This nomination is only the start of a wave of potential change at the Department of Financial Services (DFS) …

NYIA: State Continues to Divert Assessment Funds

The New York Insurance Association (NYIA) is urging the New York state government to stop its practice of diverting assessments levied on New York-domiciled insurers to fund non-insurance programs and operations. NYIA said this month marks the five years since …

New York Insurance Association Elects 2015 Officers and Board Directors

The New York Insurance Association (NYIA) elected its 2015 officers and board of directors at the association’s annual meeting on Nov. 13. The following officers were elected for a one-year term ending Dec. 31, 2015: Chair: Bernard Turi, senior vice …

New York Second in Nation for Questionable Workers’ Compensation Claims

New York State is second in the nation, only behind California, for questionable workers’ compensation insurance claims. The Empire State jumped to the second place in 2012 from fifth in 2011, the New York Insurance Association noted. “Workers compensation insurance …

2000 Honda Civic Most Frequently Stolen Car in New York State

The New York Insurance Association has noted that the 2000 Honda Civic is again the most frequently stolen vehicle in New York State. The Hot Wheels 2011 study released by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) examines data reported to …