NAIFA state Legislative Days provide great opportunities for insurance and financial professionals to share with lawmakers their expertise and understanding of how laws impact Main Street consumers. NAIFA works tirelessly to ensure the industry is being protected. No one tells the Main Street stories about the financial concerns, challenges, and triumphs of families and businesses as well as insurance and financial advisors. These stories from constituents are the ones that lawmakers want and need to hear.

NAIFA-New York
Recent posts by NAIFA-New York
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Make Your Voice Heard in Albany at Our Annual Legislative Day
By NAIFA-New York on 3/25/22 2:56 PM
Topics: State Advocacy
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Cybersecurity Symposium: Marking the 5-year Anniversary of DFS's Cybersecurity Regulation
By NAIFA-New York on 3/25/22 9:05 AM
Please join DFS for a Cybersecurity Symposium in honor of the 5th anniversary of New York's Cybersecurity Regulation (23 NYCRR Part 500) and help us spread the word to your respective members.
The Symposium will take place virtually over the course of three Tuesday mornings, in March, April, and May. You can register for each of these events at:
Topics: Legislation & Regulations
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DFS Formally Appeals on the Constitutionality of Reg 187
By NAIFA-New York on 2/16/22 11:23 AM
Last year, the Appellate Division, Third Department, found Regulation 187 to be unconstitutionally vague. The Appellate Division concluded that “ambiguities in the language employed, coupled with [the regulations] lack of clear standards for how these provisions will ultimately be enforced” bestow upon DFS “virtually unfettered discretion” in enforcing the regulation, thereby rendering it unconstitutionally vague.
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Legislative & Regulatory Update - February 2022
By NAIFA-New York on 2/4/22 1:39 PM
Legislative Update
The Legislature this week ratified new lines for New York’s Congressional and state legislative districts. The once in a decade process marked the first time that Democrats in the State Legislature held complete control over the reapportionment process. Preliminary indications point to Congressional Democrats having the opportunity to pick up three seats in New York.
Under the newly adopted State Senate lines, New York City will gain one seat in Brooklyn and Queens. These new lines largely reflect the growth in population in New York City over the last decade.
Topics: State Advocacy
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Lincoln suspends NY MoneyGuard as of March 25th
By NAIFA-New York on 2/1/22 2:52 PM
NAIFA-New York has learned that Lincoln Financial Group is suspending new sales of its MoneyGuard product in the state of New York, with a final day to submit applications of March 25th.
Topics: Long-Term Care New York
Adrienne Harris Confirmed as Superintendent of the New York Department of Financial Services
By NAIFA-New York on 1/26/22 11:52 AM
The New York State Senate has voted to confirm Adrienne A. Harris as Superintendent of the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS).
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Attorney General Letitia James drops out of New York governor race
By NAIFA-New York on 12/9/21 3:19 PM
State Attorney General Letitia James dropped out of the race for governor on Thursday and said she’ll instead seek a second term as New York’s chief law-enforcement official.
“I have come to the conclusion that I must continue my work as attorney general,” James said in a prepared statement.
“There are a number of important investigations and cases that are underway, and I intend to finish the job. I am running for re-election to complete the work New Yorkers elected me to do.”
The move followed heavy criticism from former Gov. Andrew Cuomo that James’ investigation of sexual harassment allegations against him was politically motivated.
Cuomo resigned in August, one week after James — using outside investigators — released a report that accused him of harassing 11 women, including nine current or former state employees.
Topics: Press Release New York
Welcome November New Members!
By NAIFA-New York on 11/30/21 2:47 PM
Welcome new members who joined NAIFA-New York this November!
Belonging to your professional association sets you apart from the competition by ascribing to a Code of Ethics, voluntarily investing & participating in a performance-driven networking group, and serving your industry through advocacy and community service.
Topics: Members
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NAIFA-NY Legislative & Regulatory Update - December 2021
By NAIFA-New York on 11/30/21 10:24 AM
Opposition to Nomination of Acting Superintendent Harris
Twenty-five New York-based organizations called on Governor Hochul to rescind her nomination of Adrienne Harris for Superintendent of the Department of Financial Services (“DFS”). Their statement stated, in part, that:
Topics: Legislation & Regulations New York
NAIFA-New York Meets with Gov Hochul
By NAIFA-New York on 11/10/21 4:48 PM
Recently, NAIFA-New York leaders Gary Cappon, President, and Paul Sciacca, VP of Government Relations, attended an event with Governor Kathy Hochul to represent NAIFA-New York members.