NYIA News

NYIA Supports Governor’s Initiative to Crack Down in Auto Fraud

Governor Andrew Cuomo has proposed a multipronged approach to combating auto insurance fraud. The initiative is outlined in the 2014–2015 Executive Budget released yesterday. “The Governor’s proposal to crack down on auto fraud appears to have great promise,” Ellen Melchionni, …

Turi Elected Chair of New York Insurance Association

Bernard Turi, senior vice president, director of risk and reinsurance of Utica Mutual Insurance Company (a member company of the Utica National Insurance Group) was elected chair of the New York Insurance Association (NYIA) at the association’s Annual Meeting on …

New Laws Enacted to Fight Fraud in New York

New York Governor Cuomo recently signed two bills that increase safety for the state’s drivers and passengers. It is now illegal in New York to make, distribute, sell or install counterfeit or non-functional airbags. In addition, it is now a …

Buffalo Metro Area has New York’s Highest Vehicle Theft Rate

The New York Insurance Association (NYIA) said the Buffalo- Niagara Falls metropolitan area has the highest vehicle theft rate in New York State and the Glens Falls metro area has the lowest rate in the state. A report from the …

Buffalo Metro Area Has New York’s Highest Vehicle Theft Rate

The New York Insurance Association (NYIA) said the Buffalo-Niagara Falls metropolitan area has the highest vehicle theft rate in New York State and the Elmira metro area has the lowest theft rate in the state. A report from the National …