As an independent insurance agent, it’s critical that you act responsibly and ethically in order to ensure that your clients are protected. Learning about what ethics are—and how to respond to ethical dilemmas—is important to you, your agency and your clients. Here...
Connecticut’s sexual harassment prevention requirements
Every employer in Connecticut is required to take several steps to reduce workplace sexual harassment. However, employers with fewer than three employees are not required to comply with the full legislation. Requirements Employers with three or more employees are...
New York’s sexual harassment prevention law
In 2019, the New York state Legislature issued requirements for all employers in the state to have comprehensive sexual harassment prevention policies in place with corresponding, annual training. Specifically, every person who works in the state at any time during...
Employees expect expanded benefits to help them feel secure at the workplace
Following the public health crisis from COVID-19, more than three in five employees expect protection like social distancing and sanitizing measures to feel secure at the workplace. Additionally, employees expect more from their benefits packages. After polling 2,000...
The value of an agent in a post pandemic world
With summer sun and vaccine shots, we are heading for the great reawakening. Our customers have learned to work remotely, save money, avoid travel and find entertainment in those things closest to their homes and families. We were forced to avoid buying and...
PIANJ, Kingstone discuss recent rate filings and producer communications
Members of the PIANJ Business Issues Committee met with leaders of Kingstone Insurance to discuss the recent notices regarding the carrier’s rate filings, and the outlook for the company going forward. Meryl Golden, COO of Kingstone Insurance, provided a detailed...