4+ hour, 17+ min ago  (323+ words) NY needs auto insurance premium reform | Guest Opinion Mike Zwas//March 13, 2026// The data is clear. The Insurance Information Institute reports that New York's auto insurance premiums are the fourth highest in the U.S. " $1,500 more per year for coverage than the national…...

5+ mon, 6+ day ago  (972+ words) How Gen Z and Millennials drive changes in insurance Caurie Putnam//October 7, 2025// From digital-first service to speed, younger consumers are rewriting the insurance playbook, while simultaneously maintaining some of the same expectations their parents and grandparents have. "Millennials and Gen…...

5+ mon, 5+ day ago  (880+ words) Caurie Putnam//October 8, 2025// The 2025 commercial insurance market presented challenges, opportunities and lessons for businesses across Rochester. We asked two local professionals in the space to weigh in on what defined the past year'and what lies on the horizon. "The world…...

8+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1057+ words) Special to the RBJ//June 26, 2025// " Businesses seek flexible, employee-focused insurance plans " Increased scrutiny of policy exclusions and property valuations " Advisors now serve as strategic partners using data and analytics " Pandemic-driven risks prompt tailored coverage and transparency Since the onset of…...