David Paterson

• N.Y. Legislature To Pass Bill Addressing Group Self Insured Trusts

  By Phil Gusman, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  March 30, 2011

  The New York State legislature appears to be on the verge of passing legislation to address the state’s group self insured trust workers’ compensation system, which has amassed about $800 million in unfunded liabilities, sources tell NU Online News Service.

• N.Y. Med. Mal. Rates To Rise 5 Percent

  By Staff Writer  |  July 6, 2010

  New York's average medical malpractice insurance rate will increase 5 percent this year, but "the system is still in crisis," said Insurance Superintendent James J. Wrynn.

• N.Y. Governor Introduces Bill To End WC Group Self-Insured Trusts

  By Phil Gusman, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  June 28, 2010

  New York Governor David Paterson has introduced a program bill that would, except under limited circumstances, close all private group self-insured trusts in the state, tracking recommendations made by a task force earlier this month.

• Self-Insurance Group Criticizes N.Y. Group Trust Report

  By Staff Writer  |  June 16, 2010

  The Self-Insurance Institute of America Inc. (SIIA) criticized a New York task force report calling for the end of the group self-insured trust workers' compensation program in the state.

• N.Y. Group Self-Insured Trusts Should End, Task Force Says

  By Phil Gusman, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  June 8, 2010

  The group self-insured trust workers' compensation program in New York should be terminated, as the risks inherent in the group model outweigh the benefits, according a task force report

• NYIA Supports N.Y. Bill On Distracted Driving Enforcement

  By Phil Gusman, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  April 12, 2010

  A measure in the New York legislature to stiffen the enforcement of distracted driving gained the support of a state insurance association today.

• Risk Managers Benefit From Soft Market,But Still Must Cut Losses, Costs In Tough Times

  By Caroline McDonald, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  April 5, 2010

  Risk managers whose organizations have been through a near economic collapse and have seen their colleagues lose their jobs have to become more resilient and adaptable

• PIANY appoints Resnick as representative of NYSID exchange markets subgroup

  By Staff Writer  |  March 30, 2010

  Resnick is a representative from New York state's professional, independent agent community, and has been appointed to the New York State Insurance Department's insurance exchange markets subgroup.

• N.Y. Prior Approval For Health Insurer Rates Urged By Regulator

  By Staff Writer  |  March 17, 2010

  The New York Insurance Department reported that state residents insured through health maintenance organizations are seeing their premiums go up an average of 17 percent this year.

• Just Who Do Legislators Really Represent?

  By Staff Writer  |  January 7, 2010

  In his recent HBO special, "Politics of Self-Destruction," comedian  Robin Williams had a terrific suggestion: Politicians should be required by law to wear the logos of ...