May 14
Cmsv’s Top Award to Applied’s Steve Menzies
Today, Applied Underwriters remains the only US Workers’ Compensation insurer—ever—to hold an A+ rating for performance, security and stability…and the capacity to provide real care. The College of Mount Saint Vincent continued its tradition of honoring leading financial services executives as the 171 year old Bronx, NY based College presented its top award to Steve […]
Bright and Good
Brightway Insurance has opened five new stores this month. While they are down South for now, this enterprise bears attention. Brightway President Talman Howard claims: “We offer a turnkey business solution that helps Franchise Owners realize their dream of business ownership with the support of a national brand.” Brightway Agency Owners receive comprehensive business support […]
Big I New York Honors Industry Role Models
Awards presented at insurance producer organization’s annual meeting Insurance producer organization Big I New York spotlighted excellent performances over the past twelve months by insurers, a local trade group, volunteers and associates during an annual awards ceremony held. Acting for the final time in his capacity as Big I New York chair of the board, Richard […]
The Sky Isn’t Falling, We are Merely Evolving
So much of what you read today is about the impending demise of the independent agent and their long standing system of providing individuals, families and businesses appropriate and effective insurance protection. Disrupters are entering the marketplace who are leveraging technology to significantly speed up the process and replace many of today’s insurance workers with […]
Atti Elected Big I New York Chair of the Board
Top elected officer chosen at group’s Annual Business Meeting Insurance producer trade organization Big I New York elected Louis Atti, CPCU, as its chair of the board for the 2018-19 term. Atti was sworn in during a ceremony following Big I New York’s Annual Business Meeting, held at The Westin Buffalo. Atti is vice-president of […]
Mandates: the Other Side of the ‘Right to Healthcare’
υA “right to healthcare” is a seductive idea that many Americans accept without thinking. But we need to take a closer look at what this means. The total program being pushed by “right-to-healthcare” cheerleaders—primarily Democrats—is full of mandates. A mandate means you have NO right to opt out, except possibly through some limited exemptions. It […]
Court of Appeals Rules That PIP Statute of Limitations is Three Years for All Self Insurers
Contact Chiropractic, P.C. v New York City Tr. Auth. Edited by Lawrence N. Rogak Resolving a long-standing split between the First and Second Departments, the Court of Appeals holds that the statute of limitations on a No-Fault claim against a self-insured entity is three years from the date of loss. This decision is a boon […]
Sham Affidavit Fails to Defeat Summary Judgment
Insured May Not Lie to Avoid Summary Judgment No one likes to have an insurance claim denied even if the insurer has a good reason for denying the claim. In litigation, as in every aspect of insurance, both parties to the insurance contract owe an obligation to deal fairly and in good faith with each […]
Insurance Issues For Child Day Care
By Sue C. Quimby, CPCU, AU, CIC, CPIW, DAE – Assistant Vice President/Media Editor Children are our most important resource. They are also our most vulnerable citizens, needing and deserving the best care possible. When parents work, quality, affordable child care is extremely important. Day care is a growing industry. Insuring day care centers requires […]
