NY State Insurance Fund Offers PPE Credit

​The New York State Insurance Fund is offering its Workers' Compensation insurance policyholders a credit to offset the cost of purchasing personal protective equipment (PPE) for use during the COVID-19 pandemic. You may hear about this program from your clients soon.The program offers employers a credit of 5% of their annual premium or $500, whichever is less. The credit is for the purchase of eligible items such as:MasksGogglesGlovesGownsHand sanitizerOther COVID-19 safety related itemsEmployers can apply for the credit now on the Fund's website​. Source

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NYAIP Governing Committee Needs Public Members & Alternates

​​The New York Automobile Insurance Plan​ has asked state insurance producer trade organizations to distribute the following message:Dear Producers, Section 4 of the New York Automobile Insurance Plan (NYAIP) manual provides for the Department of Financial Services to appoint 2 public members and at least 4 public member alternates to the Governing Committee of the NYAIP. The Superintendent also recommends eight public members who are subject to a majority of votes cast by Plan subscribers at the annual meeting. At the request of the Department of Financial Services, the NYAIP is soliciting producer trade organizations for qualified producers (at least five years of work experience) who are…

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On Our Mind….Coming Attractions

​​By Jim Lombardo, CPCU, AAI, AIM, MBA, AVP of Learning & DevelopmentWhen I was younger I used to love going to the movies and watching “The Coming Attractions!"  Ok, yes, this was in the pre-Netflix and Hulu era.Anyway, I wanted to take this opportunity to highlight some coming attractions here at the Big I NY, specifically what we have cooking in the Education Department.15 in One- Hybrid self-study PackageGet your required 15 CE credits by studying a text book, passing a simple quiz, and watching a webinar. All at your pace.Property and Casualty Pre-Licensing Course Yes, Big I NY is now an approved NYS Pre-Licensing Provider.  We…

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