Monthly Archives: April 2022

Industry Roundup: What is Jackware?; ​More Than 80% of Flood Policyholders Expected to see Premiums Increase; Top Five Reasons for Insurance Complaints in 2021; Two-Thirds of Employees Might Seek New Jobs if Forced Back to Office

​More Than 80% of Flood Policyholders Expected to see Premiums IncreaseWhen the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) rolled out a major overhaul to its beleaguered National Flood Insurance Program last April, it promised that bigger, richer homes would bear the brunt of premium increases, while almost 90 percent of policyholders would see their costs stay stable or decrease. Injured Passengers in Rental Car Not Entitled to Payment Under UIM CoverageThe West Virginia Supreme Court reversed summary judgment in favor of two plaintiffs, finding they were not covered under the driver's underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage because they were passengers of a rented vehicle that was not a…

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​ Photo Inspection Reform Campaign Kicks Into High Gear – Petition Signatures Needed

This week, our campaign to pass the Auto Insurance Consumer Relief Act, which would make photo inspections (CARCOs) optional at the discretion of insurance companies, gained major momentum. Key Committee Vote Scheduled:On Friday, our campaign achieved a key milestone when our bill was scheduled for a vote by the Senate Insurance Committee. This marks the first time in history the Senate has voted on this bill.​​ It must pass the committee vote, which will be held on Monday, May 25th, before it can be voted on by the full Senate. The scheduling of this vote follows three months of grassroots advocacy by Big I NY, including emails…

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New NY Regulation Effective 05/07/2022 – Workplace Electronic Monitoring

By Paige McAllister, SPHR, SHRM-SCPVice President of Compliance, Affinity HR GroupPlease contact Paige McAllister at paige@affinityhrgroup.com if you have any questions or need assistance.​As of May 7, 2022, all employers in the state of New York must notify employees of certain workplace electronic monitoring. Employers must post a notice in a conspicuous place such as where federal and state employment law posters are kept. Employers must also provide this notice to new employees who are hired as of May 7, 2022 and have them sign to acknowledge receipt. This can be done in paper or electronic format. At this time, acknowledgements are not needed from current employees…

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