When it comes to leaks in the bathroom, prevention is just as important as conducting a timely repair. Most property owners do not have time or expertise to periodically check every toilet for minor leaks or damage, so they end up paying more on water and sewer bills....
There’s no stopping the reality that the last of the millennial generation and the first of Generation Z are moving—rapidly—into the workforce. Many individuals from these generations have copious education, open minds and extreme work ethic. However, they differ from...
Well, that was weird. The COVID-19 pandemic certainly has changed the way we work. While employees are returning to the office after two years of remote working, not everything is returning to normal. Many employers are adopting hybrid-working schedules, which allow...
Our agency writes a fair number of insurance policies for marinas and boat dealers. Generally, there are some specialty coverages associated with the class of business (e.g., protection and indemnity, “bumbershoot,” marine operators legal liability, and dock...
A bill passed late in the 2022 New York legislative session (S.768/A.1118) proposes a change to the definition of temporary total disability as used in workers’ compensation policies in New York state. This technical change would alter the consideration of temporary...
In June 2014, Tesla CEO Elon Musk posted a blog on the company’s website announcing the company would treats its patents as open-source designs to encourage more companies to build and sell all-electric vehicles.[1] In typical Musk fashion, the blog post raised more...
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed A.9284-A on Dec. 16, 2022. It closes a loophole in the law by prohibiting insurers from excluding, limiting, restricting or reducing coverage on homeowners insurance policies based solely on insureds owning specific breeds of dogs....
Recently signed New York state law cracks down on telemarketing calls, agents defined as ‘telemarketers’—sort of. Connecticut to clear thousands of low-level cannabis possession convictions. And, avoid hiring mistakes to select top talent. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, compliance issues, technical resources, education opportunities, and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.
The last thing businesses want to do is to invest in poor-performing employees. This can be costly, and although a high turnover rate is expensive, so is keeping a poor-performing employee on staff. So, how do you implement some efficient hiring practices? Here are a...
Now is the time to remind your clients about end-of-the-year insurance exposures. Survey finds that organic growth decelerates for agents, brokers. PIANJ testifies in support of step-down bill, which then passes state Assembly Committee. And, Vermont to offer voluntary paid family and medical leave program by 2025. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, advocacy updates, technical resources, education opportunities and upcoming events in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.