N.Y. Insurance Law § 2604: False statements as to insurers

§ 2604. False statements as to insurers. No person shall either (i)

wilfully make, circulate or transmit to another any statement written,

printed or by word of mouth, which is untrue in fact and is directly or

by inference derogatory to the financial condition, or affects the

solvency or financial standing, of any insurer doing business in this

state, or (ii) knowingly counsel, aid, procure or induce another to

start, transmit or circulate any such statement.