New York Insurance Association News

New York Second in Nation for Questionable Workers’ Comp Claims

New York is second in the nation, only behind California, for questionable workers compensation insurance claims. New York jumped to second in 2012 from fifth in 2011. “Workers compensation insurance fraud is a serious problem in New York,” Ellen Melchionni, …

New York Insurance Association Confirms Swift Insurer Response to Sandy Claims

Governor Cuomo announced several regulatory changes today that the New York Insurance Association (NYIA) views as unnecessary. “We agree with the Governor that those affected by Sandy need to have their claims addressed in a timely manner,” Ellen Melchionni, president …