New York’s so-called “scaffold law” (Sections 240(1) and 241(6) of the state’s Labor Law) has become notorious. Detractors in the insurance, construction, and real estate industries say it is unfair, redundant, and the…
Claim: Reforming the Scaffold Law would be unfair to workers, who would have no recourse in court.Response: Reform would not limit any worker’s right to sue, nor would it shield…
Question from member: “A client of ours incurred damage on a loaner car that was provided to them while their car was in for service. We filed a claim with their…
Question from an IIABNY member: “We have an insured who is taking in three foster children from Family Court. The mother of the children is heading to jail for a year. She is…
“Hurricane Sandy revealed just how real storm surge risk is,” commented Dr. Claire Souch, vice president, model solutions at RMS. “Our model shows there is a 20 percent chance that…
[This post appeared in the June 26, 2013, issue of IIABNY Insider] Every week, IIABNY’s Research Department gives members information about what New York State law allows insurance carriers to…
New York State Trail Lawyers Association (NYSTLA) says… New York’s Scaffold Law makes construction safer. It doesn’t. OSHA’s rigorous scaffold safety regulations far exceed those put forth under the Scaffold…
Question from an IIABNY member: “One of my insureds has a Business Owner’s Policy, issued by an admitted carrier, that is about to expire on June 26, 2012. As of…
In today’s episode of the Ask Tim podcast, I take a look at the requirements in New York Insurance Law Section 3426 regarding when insurance carriers have to send conditional renewal notices…
Question from an IIABNY member: “I have a question regarding “Cancellation for Non-Payment of Premium”. In short, after proper notice has been given and no premium is received, can an insurer…
