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As we celebrate our 140th year of service to the insuring public, the New York Insurance Association (NYIA) is proud to look back on our rich history of advocating for the property and casualty insurance industry in New York State. Our organization was founded in 1882, with the simple goal of providing sound insurance protection and advocating for the interests of our member companies.

History

Our journey began with the Bracket House meeting in Rochester, where the New York Central Organization of Co-Operative Fire Insurance was organized. Over the years, we evolved to become the current NYIA, having undergone several name changes and mergers. In 1965, we dropped the word "casualty" from our name, and in 1988, we incorporated as the New York Insurance Alliance Inc. In 1997, we unified with the New York State Insurance Association to become the New York Insurance Association Inc. (NYIA) that we know today.

Our legacy is built on the values of unity and cooperation among insurance companies, mutuals, and cooperatives. As the industry evolved, we recognized that our shared goals and challenges outweighed our differences, and we have been representing the interests of our members for over 20 years.

Advocacy

At NYIA, we believe that advocacy is at the heart of our purpose. We advocate on behalf of our members to advance the interests of the property and casualty insurance industry in New York State. Our advocacy efforts focus on legislative priorities, regulatory issues, and industry developments that impact our members.

Legislative Priorities

We actively monitor and engage with state lawmakers to promote legislative priorities beneficial to our members. Our advocacy efforts include:

• Providing testimony and submitting written comments on proposed legislation
• Meeting with lawmakers and regulators to educate them on industry issues
• Organizing legislative receptions and events to build relationships and foster cooperation
• Developing and disseminating talking points and action alerts to our members

Regulatory Priorities

In addition to our legislative efforts, we also focus on regulatory priorities that impact our members. We:

• Review and provide comments on proposed regulations
• Meet with regulators to discuss industry concerns and issues
• Develop and disseminate guidance documents and FAQs to our members

Take Action

As a member-driven organization, we believe that empowered membership is the key to our success. We encourage our members to take action by:

• Participating in member committees and focus groups
• Contributing to our advocacy efforts through grassroots campaigns
• Providing input on our policy and regulatory priorities

PAC

Our Political Action Committee (PAC) plays a crucial role in supporting candidates who are committed to supporting the property and casualty insurance industry. Through our PAC, we aim to build relationships with lawmakers and ensure that our industry is represented in the halls of government.