New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S07391

Introduced
4/14/25  
Refer
4/14/25  

Caption

Relates to flood insurance notice in communities bordering Lake Ontario; requires the department of financial services to publish an annual notice with the department's contact information and a statement about flood insurance and how it relates to standard homeowners insurance policies in local newspapers that serve the communities bordering Lake Ontario.

Impact

The enactment of S07391 is likely to have significant implications for flood preparedness in communities near Lake Ontario. By educating residents about the necessity of flood insurance and the resources available for securing it, the bill aims to mitigate the financial impact of potential flooding disasters. It underscores the need for proactive measures in disaster risk reduction, potentially leading to more informed homeowners and renters who take the necessary steps to protect their property.

Summary

Bill S07391 introduces a requirement for the Department of Financial Services in New York to publish an annual notice regarding flood insurance. This notice is specifically aimed at communities bordering Lake Ontario and will include essential information about how flood insurance differs from standard homeowners insurance policies. The goal of this legislation is to enhance awareness and understanding of flood insurance options available through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) among residents and businesses in these areas.

Contention

One potential point of contention regarding S07391 could stem from concerns about the adequacy of the dissemination of these notices. There may be skepticism about whether local newspapers will effectively reach all intended audiences, especially in regions with varied access to media. Additionally, the effectiveness of the bill depends on how well it is implemented by the Department of Financial Services and whether the information provided is comprehensive enough to make a true impact.

Overall_potential

Overall, S07391 represents a proactive effort by the New York State Legislature to enhance community resilience against flooding. With increasing risks associated with climate change and severe weather patterns, measures such as this bill highlight the importance of preparing local communities and ensuring that they have the necessary information to protect their properties. This legislation positions flood insurance as a critical component of disaster preparedness.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NY HB1718

Providing for flood insurance notification; imposing duties on the Insurance Department; and imposing a penalty.

NY S09942

Establishes the insure our communities act to implement climate leadership and community protection act targets for insurers; identifies and protects such communities; relates to affordability of insurance rates; assesses covered insurance companies' record of performance at meeting insurance needs; requires covered insurance companies to file statistical reports, including information on insurance coverage in specific assessment areas and disadvantaged communities.

NY A11069

Imposes certain requirements for the use of aerial images of an insured property for the purposes of homeowners' insurance; requires certain notices and appeals process.

NY S09156

Imposes certain requirements for the use of aerial images of an insured property for the purposes of homeowners' insurance; requires certain notices and appeals process.

NY S05048

Relates to contractual liability insurance policies; provides that each provider may maintain a maximum of five service contract reimbursement insurance policies insuring its service contracts actively offered.

NY A00979

Relates to contractual liability insurance policies; provides that each provider may maintain a maximum of five service contract reimbursement insurance policies insuring its service contracts actively offered.

NY S09281

Requires rate filings for prior approval for commercial property insurance, commercial general liability insurance, and personal residential property insurance; requires insurers provide written explanations for premium increases in certain covered policies; requires certain insurers of homeowners' insurance to refile its homeowners' insurance rates and, in certain circumstances, be required to reduce rates.

NY A09016

Requires property/casualty insurance companies to submit certain information to the department of financial services, including zip code-level data on nonrenewal rates, nonpayment cancellation rates, other cancellation rates, claim frequency rates, average claim amounts, paid loss ratios, and average premiums; market share data; for property/casualty insurance companies that use a natural disaster risk model or scoring method to assign risk, information about such model or scoring method; authorizes a premium discount to policyholders of homeowners insurance or property/casualty insurance applicable to residential real property who demonstrate certain mitigation actions; requires insurers to post about such discounts on their public websites; relates to the timing of cancellation and nonrenewal notices for certain insurance policies; relates to increasing membership of the board governing the New York property insurance underwriting association; requires a quadrennial report on the activities of such association; increases such board membership to 23 including 6 directors appointed by the legislature and 4 directors appointed by the governor.

NY HB06815

An Act Concerning Notice Of Termination For Homeowners And Automobile Insurance Policies.

NY S08583

Requires property/casualty insurance companies to submit certain zip code-level data to the department of financial services on nonrenewal rates, nonpayment cancellation rates, other cancellation rates, claim frequency rates, average claim amounts, paid loss ratios, and average premiums; requires property/casualty insurance companies that use a natural disaster risk model or scoring method to assign risk, information about such model or scoring method; authorizes a premium discount to policyholders of homeowners insurance or property/casualty insurance applicable to residential real property who demonstrate certain mitigation actions; requires insurers to post about such discounts on their public websites; relates to the timing of cancellation and nonrenewal notices for certain insurance policies; relates to increasing membership of the board governing the New York property insurance underwriting association; requires a quadrennial report on the activities of such association; increases such board membership to 23 including 6 directors appointed by the legislature and 4 directors appointed by the governor.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.