On November 10, 2022, the New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) issued its annual data call for the Annual Availability Survey, Free Trade Zone Report, and Special Homeowners Insurance Supplement. All licensed Property & Casualty insurers are required to submit this report, pursuant to Insurance Law §308. 

This year’s worksheets should be accessed on the Property Bureau Availability Survey page on the Department’s website. The Insurance Availability Survey, Annual Free Trade Zone Report, and Special Homeowners Insurance Supplement should be completed and transmitted through the Department’s portal application no later than December 30, 2022. Detailed instructions for this process are included on the website.

Questions regarding the content of the survey (coverages, etc.) may be directed to Mr. Horace Sumpter, Financial Services Examiner 2, Horace.Sumpter@dfs.ny.gov.

Any questions regarding the technical aspects of the completion requirements may be directed to Mrs. Khatune Ghani, Financial Services Examiner 2, Khatune.Ghani@dfs.ny.gov.

Link to DFS Data Call Cover Letter

Link to Property Bureau Availability Survey Page

Link to Instructions on Completing the Survey