Auto Insurance Proposal Sparks Rift Between Gov. Hochul and Trial Lawyers

A new push by Gov. Kathy Hochul to address New York’s rising auto insurance costs is drawing resistance from trial lawyers across the state. The governor argues her plan would reduce fraud and rein in expenses that drive premiums higher, while legal advocates contend the proposal won’t meaningfully lower rates for drivers and could tilt the scales in favor of insurers. The disagreement underscores the broader debate over how to balance affordability with consumer protections in New York’s insurance system.

The Capitol Press Room, a WCNY radio production, discusses this and more with Andrew Finkelstein, president of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association and Managing Partner of Finkelstein & Partners, LLP.

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