Supporters
What Supporters Are Saying
“APCIA commends Governor Hochul for championing measures to tackle cost drivers impacting auto insurance premiums in New York State, including proposals to fight the rampant insurance fraud that plagues auto insurance in New York, as well as proposals to promote fairness in auto accident lawsuits. Reducing these cost drivers will help lower claims expenses and litigation costs, which are a major contributor to rising insurance premiums. By addressing these issues, consumers can ultimately benefit from more stable and affordable insurance costs; while ensuring they are protected from fraud and excessive legal costs. APCIA looks forward to working with the Governor and the legislature on these important issues.”
— American Property Casualty Insurance Association Department Vice President Kristina Baldwin“The Business Council is pleased to see included in Governor Hochul’s State Budget Proposal a package of meaningful insurance reforms to address the key drivers of high premiums, including insurance fraud, excessive litigation, outdated legal standards, and gaps in enforcement. These reforms will support safer roads, fairer rules, and more affordable auto insurance for New York’s families and employers.”
— The Business Council of New York State, Inc. President and CEO Heather Mulligan“The New York Insurance Association appreciates Governor Hochul addressing fraud, abuse and excessive litigation to make auto insurance more affordable for New York drivers. Taking a strong stance against fraud and reining in excessive litigation are essential to tackling rising auto insurance costs. We stand with consumers in supporting solutions that reduce fraud and litigation and ensure there is a stable and sustainable insurance marketplace. We value the Governor’s leadership and agree that action is necessary to protect New Yorkers.”
— New York Insurance Association, Inc. President Cassandra Anderson, CAE“We thank Governor Hochul for recognizing that the insurance affordability crisis is not an abstract issue, but a real threat to jobs, safety, and economic stability. Her leadership in addressing rising insurance and litigation costs, as well as fraud, represents critical steps towards keeping New York's businesses on the road, shelves stocked, and our workforce employed.”
— Trucking Association of New York President Kendra Hems“We’re grateful to Governor Hochul for her leadership in ensuring our civil liability laws are not exploited by bad actors. By tackling rampant fraud, her proposals will help make insurance more affordable and our roads safer. They'll also ensure the sophisticated actors who orchestrate these schemes are brought to justice and not merely the vulnerable people recruited as drivers. Fraud and lawsuit abuse are not victimless crimes. As other states like Florida and Georgia implement civil liability reforms, consumers are seeing real savings. We applaud Governor Hochul for putting New Yorkers first and taking meaningful steps to protect us all from the hidden cost of fraud.”
— Lawsuit Reform Alliance of New York Executive Director Tom Stebbins