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ACT Releases Disaster Planning Resource

​A disaster is a natural or unnatural event that is destructive to your clients personal and business properties and threatens your ability to serve them.  Disasters can strike at any time and without notice.  Here in New York State we know all about blizzards, ice storms, hurricanes, floods and now,  pandemics.  Prepare your employees, office, data, systems and clients with the Disaster Planning Resource  from ACT (Agents Council for Technology).  This is a user-friendly fillable document for your agency to determine employee roles, preparing the office, working with your carriers and communication plans. Download it today, you'll be glad you did.  ​Source

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NYCIRB Announces COVID-19 Claims Exempt From Merit Rating

​Today, the New York Compensation Insurance Rating Board issued Bulletin R.C. ​2527​, which states that effective December 1, 2020, claims attributable to the COVID-19 pandemic are excluded from the merit rating calcuation of individual employers.Per Bulletin R.C. 2512 of May 1, 2020, COVID-19-related losses are also excluded from experience rating, effective December 1, 2020.If  you  have  any  questions,  please  contact NYCIRB:Mark  Battistelli,  Vice  President  of Underwriting Services (212) 697‐3535, ext. 113underwritingservices@nycirb.orgSource

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5 Ways to Help Your Team Succeed

​We're here to help you as you help your team succeed! Here are 5 of our favorite educational resources to help your team stay at the top of their game.1. Pre-LicensingDoes someone at your agency need a license? Our Pre-Licensing classes start on December 1st and your team doesn't even need to leave their desk. Plus - we're now offering Personal Lines-only Pre-Licensing for even greater flexibility. Sign up now.2. Sales CoachingYour team can better understand their habits of thinking, learn a proven process for selling, and develop their leadership skills - all while learning at their own pace from experienced coaches. Learn more about our offerings.3.…

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