NYDFS Announces New Extension to Sandy Mediation Program

The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has extended the emergency regulation (15th Amendment to Regulation 64, 11 NYCRR 216) surrounding mediations relating to Hurricane Sandy.  The current version was filed with the Secretary of State on February 14,2014 and will expire on or about May 15, 2014 under the 90 day rule.

Originally promulgated in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, the amendment applies to any claim for loss or damage, other than claims made under flood policies issued under the national flood …

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