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NAIFA-NY Regulatory Update - November 2021

By NAIFA-New York on 11/9/21 5:04 PM

New CE Requirements

Take note that the Department of Financial Services (“DFS”) has finalized its regulation which as been in the works for some time regarding heightened continuing education for agents and brokers. The revised regulation now requires enhanced flood insurance education for insurance producers who sell flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program. In addition, DFS is the first state regulator to require

Topics: Continuing Education Legislation & Regulations
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Attorney General Letitia James Announces Historic Bid for Governor

By NAIFA-New York on 11/9/21 5:03 PM

NEW YORK — New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced her historic candidacy for governor of the state of New York. The announcement, made in a video and on her website, highlighted the vast work that Attorney General James has done across the state throughout her career and lays out why she is the change that New York needs.

Topics: Press Release New York

Welcome October New Members!

By NAIFA-New York on 11/1/21 11:16 AM

Welcome new members who joined NAIFA-New York this October!

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

Volunteer with NAIFA-New York

By NAIFA-New York on 10/27/21 3:35 PM

To All Members of NAIFA-New York, 

All great organizations need committed Volunteers in order to grow and remain successful. 

As we look ahead to building on what has been a tremendous year, we are looking for members who wish to serve our Chapter.

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Are You Connected?

By NAIFA-New York on 10/27/21 3:31 PM

In an online world, it pays to be visible. A benefit of your NAIFA membership is being included on our consumer facing search engine, FinancialSecurity.org.

Topics: #NAIFAProud Financial Security
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U.S Congressman, Tom Suozzi, talks about the American Long Term Care Crisis with Neil Himmelstein

By NAIFA-New York on 10/18/21 1:56 PM

The U.S. Government will not be able to support Medicaid for much longer due to the increased demand for long-term care.

Topics: Advocacy Long-Term Care New York
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NAIFA-NY Legislative and Regulatory Update - October 2021

By NAIFA-New York on 10/1/21 11:45 AM

As we last reported, on August 31, Governor Hochul announced that that Adrienne Harris was been nominated as Superintendent of Financial Services. Acting Superintendent Harris began work at the Department earlier this month.

Topics: Legislation & Regulations State Advocacy

Welcome September New Members!

By NAIFA-New York on 9/30/21 1:02 PM

Welcome new members who joined NAIFA-New York this September!

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 Update - September 2021

By NAIFA-New York on 9/1/21 1:00 PM

Legislative Update
On August 24th, Kathy Hochul become the first female Governor in New York State history.   Governor Hochul will complete the term of Andrew Cuomo (which expires at the end of 2022) who resigned the post in the wake of damning report by Attorney General Tish James which corroborated allegations of sexual harassment by Governor Cuomo.

Governor Hochul has announced that she plans to run for election in her own stead next year and has selected State Senator Brian Benjamin from Harlem as her replacement as Lieutenant Governor.  

Governor Hochul has kept most of Governor’s appointees in place for the time being as she undertakes a 45-day informal transition process.  

Topics: State Advocacy
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Governor Hochul Announces Nomination Of Adrienne Harris As Superintendent Of The Department Of Financial Services

By NAIFA-New York on 8/31/21 2:51 PM

Governor Hochul Announces Nomination Of Adrienne Harris As Superintendent Of The Department Of Financial Services
Former Economic Advisor to President Obama to Become New York's Top Financial Regulator

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that Adrienne Harris has been nominated to lead the New York State Department of Financial Services as its next Superintendent. Formerly a top economic advisor to President Obama, Ms. Harris will become the state's top financial regulator tasked with overseeing the banking and insurance industries and their compliance with state laws as New York works to rebuild its economy in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, if confirmed by the Senate.

Topics: New York

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