N.Y. State Legislators to Block Unjust Insurance Claims Denials
In Hurricane Sandy's wake, Empire State legislators are seeking to pass laws to prevent insurers from unjustly denying homeowners' damage claims during a state of emergency. Last month, N.Y. Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis announced she’d drafted legislation to specifically define just what an unfair claims settlement practice is when there is a catastrophe. According to an article in the Insurance Journal, Malliotakis stated: “Poor communication, little action, and lack of urgency from insurance carriers are among the