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James Freedland

Spokesperson for Citizens for Affordable Rates

James Freedland is the Spokesperson for Citizens for Affordable Rates, a statewide advocacy organization working to lower auto insurance costs for drivers across New York. He focuses on public awareness and policy reform efforts aimed at addressing insurance fraud, litigation abuse, and structural distortions that drive up premiums for working families and small businesses.

Through media engagement, legislative advocacy, and public education campaigns, Freedland represents the coalition’s push for stronger anti-fraud enforcement, clearer liability standards, and reforms designed to restore accountability to New York’s auto insurance system. Citizens for Affordable Rates supports measures intended to reduce systemic abuse while protecting access to legitimate claims.

The Cost of Fraud, The Price of Silence
Feb. 5, 2026

The Cost of Fraud, The Price of Silence

New York Insurance Reform has moved from the halls of Albany into the daily budgeting decisions of families across the state. What was once considered a technical regulatory issue is now a direct strain on household stability.Insurance costs for drivers in New York rank among the highest in the…

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