PIA's Albany Lobby Day

PIANY met with legislators at their Albany offices during the association’s Albany Lobby Day, on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. PIANY President Gary Slavin, CLTC, CIC; PIANY President-elect Richard Andrews, LUTCF; PIANY Secretary Jorge Hernandez; PIANY Legislative Representative Patrick Zlogar; and PIANY Director of Government & Industry Affairs Bradford J. Lachut, Esq.; attended meetings throughout the day.

The meetings focused on the association’s 2024 legislative priorities, which include: a standardized definition of hurricane windstorm; excess-line reforms; eliminating the anti-arson form requirement for New York City; and reforms to the New York state tort system.

The PIANY members met with legislators throughout the day, including Senate Insurance Committee Chairperson Sen. Neil D. Breslin, D-46, Assembly Insurance Committee Chairperson Assemblyman David I. Weprin, D-24, as well as with Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., D-15; Sen. Jeremy A. Cooney, D-56; Sen. Pamela Helming, R-54; and Assemblyman Kenneth D. Blankenbush, R-117.

“Meeting with state lawmakers and informing them of our legislative priorities helps PIANY advocate on behalf of our members and the insurance-buying public,” said Slavin. “PIANY appreciates these legislators who took the time to discuss these issues that are important to professional, independent insurance agents, consumers and business owners who are their constituents.”