Questions to Ask Your Insurance Agent or Broker Ahead of Workers’ Compensation Policy Renewal

Sep 26, 2018

Ahead of this year’s workers’ compensation policy renewal, here are some questions you should be asking your insurance agent or broker.

New York State Employers May See Workers’ Compensation Savings in 2018-2019

Sep 24, 2018

A NYCIRB-recommended 11.7 percent reduction in loss cost rates could result in 2018-2019 workers compensation savings for New Yorkers.

The National Flood Insurance Program Has Been in the News: Here’s What You Need to Know

Jul 5, 2018

The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) covers about five million policyholders nationwide… and it’s set to expire on July 31. It is no secret that the government-run flood program needs help. Here is what you should know about flood insurance coverage.

Where the Wind Blows: Hurricane Preparedness Advice for Business Owners

Jun 13, 2018

Strong winds and heavy flooding from storms can cause damages to your personal and commercial properties. Preparation for hurricane season involves having hurricane insurance and making sure you’re covered for both wind and rising water.

Cloud-Based Email Compromises are Increasing: Here’s What Businesses Need to Know

Jun 4, 2018

Recent reports show an increase in cloud-based email compromises. Here are some recommendations and best practices for businesses to improve their cyber security.

Six Small Business Tips to Prevent Fraud

May 11, 2018

Having insurance coverage is essential to protect your business, but we wanted to provide a few small business tips for organizations to help prevent fraud.

Employee Dishonesty Can Create a Need for the Best Policy

Apr 24, 2018

Every business is vulnerable to the threat of employee dishonesty. Exposure is much larger than most companies would want to believe. It is important to protect your business against employee theft.

Using Corporate Tax Cut Savings to Boost Your Solar Business

Mar 27, 2018

Christy Howley, program manager at R&K partner ProSight, recently discussed how the Senate Republicans’ $1.5 trillion tax bill will affect corporations – specifically those in the solar industry.

Separation of Payroll for Contracting Employers in Construction or Erection Operations: An Update

Mar 13, 2018

Recently, the New York Compensation Insurance Rating Board (NYCIRB) amended the New York Workers Compensation and Employers Liability Manual. Understandably, a number of our clients from the construction industry reached out to us for clarification on what this means for their businesses.

Protecting Your Commercial Property from Ice Dams in Winter Months

Feb 15, 2018

From roof destruction to wall, ceiling, insulation and structural framing damage, ice dams pose a threat to homes and commercial properties alike in the Northeast. In fact, ice dams – ice ridges that form at a roof’s edge or around drains, preventing melting snow from properly draining from the roof – are a leading cause of water damage in the winter months.