2011

2011/ August 15/ Past Issues

Changes in the Works for WC Experience Rating Plan; Rescinding a Policy for Unintentional Error in Application; and Reports from the Real World

Jerry Trupin Exposures and Coverages August 15, 2011

There’s a big change coming in how workers’ compensation experience modifications are calculated. NCCI (National Council on Compensation Insurance) actuaries have recommended increasing the $5,000 primary/excess split point to $15,000. For example, at present a $50,000 claim would be result in a $5,000 primary loss and a $45,000 excess loss. Under the proposed change, $15,000 […]

2011/ August 15/ Past Issues

Time to Reflect

Jamie Deapo On the Level August 15, 2011

I’m just getting caught up from being away for a week on vacation. That in itself is an interesting statement. How many of us have so much work and responsibility at our jobs that a week away on vacation means working extra when you return? That doesn’t even take into consideration the e-mails that got […]

2011/ August 15/ Past Issues

Common Law Indemnification is not Triggered by Supervisory Duties – Actual Supervision is Required, Holds Court of Appeal

Lawrence Rogak Courtside August 15, 2011

The issue before the Court is whether defendant-property owners Boston Properties, Inc. and Times Square Tower Associates, LLC are entitled to common law indemnification from defendantgeneral contractor John Gallin & Son, Inc. For the reasons that follow, we hold they are not. The property owners leased a retail storefront located at 7 Times Square Tower […]

2011/ July 31/ Past Issues

July 31, 2011 Cover

Insurance Advocate Covers July 31, 2011

2011/ July 31/ Past Issues

Common Law Indemnification is not Triggered by Supervisory Duties – Actual Supervision is Required, Holds Court of Appeals McCarthy v Turner Constr., Inc.

Lawrence Rogak Courtside July 31, 2011

2011/ July 31/ Past Issues

Do I Get Free Maintenance With That Policy?

Michael Loguercio Face to Face July 31, 2011

Now I know most of you who read this column do your best to “sell” insurance coverage mostly on the quality of the coverage and services that you provide, as opposed to just on price. However, have you ever given any thought on how you would continue this business practice of yours if well, let’s […]

2011/ July 31/ Past Issues

State Specialists List for 2011 New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Washington DC

Guest Author July 31, 2011

In 2007, Demotech, Inc. created an industry wide, objective classification system for property and casualty insurance companies. The Demotech Company Classification System categorizes all property and casualty insurers into one of eleven categories based on Demotech’s analysis of the data reported by the companies. The eleven categories in the Demotech Company Classification System are Nationals, […]

2011/ July 31/ Past Issues

“Health Exchange” Bill Moves, then Slows in N.Y. Legislature

bettyflood Feature July 31, 2011

According to Senator Kemp Hannon (R – Nassau) and Chair of the Senate Health Committee and Senator James L. Seward (R-C-I – Oneonta) Chair of the Senate Insurance Committee, the bill was directed to the Senate Rules Committee due to several intensive discussions which could not be completed before the recess of the Legislative Session, […]

2011/ July 31/ Past Issues

Ink Ready: Insurance Bills likely to see Governor Cuomo’s Signature

bettyflood Feature July 31, 2011

Legislation pertaining to insurance have passed both houses of the Legislature and are now before Governor Andrew M. Cuomo. The bills range from Medicaid coverage for portable x-ray services to the definition of insurance fraud. Following are the bill summaries: Exemption from Certain Rate and Form Approval Requirements Policies for Large Commercial Insureds and Special […]

2011/ July 4/ Past Issues

July 4, 2011 Cover

Insurance Advocate Covers July 4, 2011