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Welcome to the Department of Financial Services
The New York State Department of Financial Services, created by combining the New York State Banking and Insurance Departments aims to modernize regulatory oversight of the financial services industry. Superintendent Lawsky’s key objectives for the new Department are enhancing New York’s status as the world’s financial center, vigorously protecting consumers, and preventing systemic risk. Learn More...
News Releases
- February 22, 2012: Cuomo Administration Addresses Foreclosure Issues In Rockland County
- February 21, 2012: Department Of Financial Services Program To Stem Mortgage Foreclosures To Visit Spring Valley In Rockland County
- February 15, 2012: Department Of Financial Services Launches Industry Wide Audit Of Rising Health Insurance Rates
- February 10, 2012: Deputy Superintendent Of Financial Services James Wrynn To Join Goldberg Segalla Law Firm
- February 9, 2012: Department of Financial Services Launching Statewide Foreclosure Relief Effort
For more news releases and related media, visit our DFS News Room.
Department Highlights
Flood Insurance Information for Consumers
Learn more about how flood damages are treated by insurance policies, how to get flood insurance, and what to do if your property is damaged due to a flood.
Healthy New York
Healthy NY assists small business owners in providing employees and their families with health insurance. Sole proprietors and workers whose employers do not provide health insurance may also purchase coverage through Healthy NY.
Health Care Reform
The Prior Approval law gives the Department the authority to review and approve health insurance premium rate increases before any changes take effect. Learn more about the Prior Approval Law and other state and federal health care reform efforts.
