by Daniel LaLima | Jul 17, 2019 | Auto
Once defining factors for pricing auto insurance, education level, and occupation are no longer allowed to be used to calculate driver risk in New York. What does that mean for insurers, policyholders, and public safety? In December 2017, the New York Department of...
by Daniel LaLima | Jul 10, 2019 | New Home Buyers
New York housing sales are stable despite concerns to the contrary. State-provided funding for first-time buyers of condos, family homes, and co-ops help make buying and homeowners insurance more affordable than ever. There’s been some debate over the condition of...
by Daniel LaLima | Jun 26, 2019 | Home Owners
Weather causes more damage to homes and people in New York than crime, but many residents don’t make the elements an insurance priority. Here’s what bad weather can do to you and your property, and why insurance for those risks is essential. Hurricanes. Extreme heat....
by Daniel LaLima | Jun 19, 2019 | General
New regulations for New York insurers elevate consumer interests above business interests when recommending insurance products Best practices are meant to ensure that businesses meet high standards. And for insurers in states like New York, that means putting consumer...
by Daniel LaLima | Jun 12, 2019 | Auto
Auto insurance companies in New York State can no longer use your occupation or education level to determine your insurance rate Does not having a college degree or working in an industry with low-wage jobs affect your driving? Many people would find that absurd, yet...
