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Max Weekly WC Benefit Rising To $1,171.46

​The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board has announced that the maximum weekly disability benefit will increase to $1,171.46. The change takes effect on July 1st and applies to injuries…

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WC Construction Payroll Limit Increasing To $1,757.19

The New York Compensation Insurance Rating Board has announced that the maximum payroll for calculating Workers’ Compensation insurance premiums for construction employers will increase to $1,757.19 per week. The change…

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NYS DFS Offers New Cyber Program Template

​The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) this week unveiled a new model Cybersecurity Program Template for use by small businesses, including insurance agencies. All independent insurance agencies should consider…

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Nominate a Charitable Organization for a Local Grant

​The insurance industry is dedicated to assisting people in times of need. As such, the industry is uniquely suited to be a philanthropic leader, adapting its skill-set to charitable endeavors.…

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Preferred Mutual Earns 2024 Top Workplaces USA Award

ENERGAGE NAMES PREFERRED MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY A WINNER OF THE 2024 TOP WORKPLACES USA New Berlin, New York, March 20, 2024 Preferred Mutual Insurance Company has announced it has earned the…

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Think All Policies Are the Same? (Part 7)

It’s been a while since I added to my list of examples of subtle but possibly significant differences between insurance policies of the same type issued by different insurers. This…

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