Post COVID-19: What Increased E-Commerce Means from a Risk Perspective

Jun 24, 2020

While supply chain disruption is part of the overall issue, we’d like to draw attention to what increased e-commerce post-COVID-19 means from a risk perspective across industries.

Workers’ Compensation and COVID-19: NYS Workers’ Compensation Board Releases Helpful Q&A

Jun 18, 2020

The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) has published a COVID-19 and Workers’ Compensation Q&A document to answer questions about workers’ compensation benefits to employees who contract COVID-19 while on the job.

Flood Insurance for Your Business: What You Need to Know for 2020

Jun 8, 2020

When it comes to looking into flood insurance for your business, remember that flood insurance is typically not covered in a traditional homeowner or commercial property policy. With that in mind, it’s a good idea to have a conversation with your insurance agent or broker to talk about coverage options.

The Impact of Concussion Risks on Insurance Coverage for Sports Organizations

May 29, 2020

It’s important for sports leagues, teams, athletic departments and organizations to know what is going on in the market and to make sure that they purchase insurance coverage that does not exclude high-risk injuries like concussions or head trauma.

New York State CVA lookback window extended

New York State Extends the Child Victim’s Act (CVA) Lookback Window

May 13, 2020

On May 8, 2020, Governor Andrew Cuomo extended the CVA’s lookback window another five months until January 14, 2021, due to COVID-19.

NYCIRB Establishes New Workers’ Compensation Classification Code in Response to COVID-19

May 8, 2020

Last week, the New York Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Board (NYCIRB) filed a new release establishing a new classification code and for employees either not working or working in a different role due to COVID-19.

New York State Workplace Harassment Laws

New York Child Victims Act (CVA) – Consequences for Insurance Cost & Availability

Apr 28, 2020

The team at Rose & Kiernan, Inc. wanted to review where we are over a year after the CVA was signed into law and the impact thus far on both insurers and organizations with an eye on what could happen in the future.

Social Distancing on Construction Sites: What Does That Mean?

Apr 24, 2020

Here at Rose & Kiernan, Inc., we’ve received a number of inquiries from our contracting clients seeking clarification on what is meant by appropriate social distancing on construction sites.

Drones and Insurance: What You Need to Know

Apr 20, 2020

Drones are a rapidly evolving technology. As such, insurance parameters and legal regulations for commercial and recreational drone use is rapidly evolving, too.

Business Owners, Beware of Ransomware Attacks by Amateur Hackers!

Apr 13, 2020

Dark-web forums have made ransomware attacks easier for amateur hackers who often don’t even know how to recover your data.