Max Weekly NY WC Benefit Rising in July

Abstract: The New York State Workers' Compensation Board has announced that maximum weekly disability benefit will increase to $1,222.42​. Body: ​The New York State Workers' Compensation Board has announced that maximum weekly disability benefit will increase to $1,222.42​. By law, the board adjusts the maximum weekly benefit each year effective July 1. The current maximum​ is $1,171.46.The maximum weekly benefit rate for workers' compensation claimants is two-thirds of the New York State Average Weekly Wage for the previous calendar year, as determined by the New York State Department of Labor. The Labor Department reported that the statewide average weekly wage in 2024 was $1,833.63.The new limit applies to…

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ACORD Updates Commercial Lines Application Forms

Abstract: Insurance industry standards setting organization ACORD has announced new editions of two commonly used application forms for commercial insurance. Body: ​Insurance industry standards setting organization ACORD has announced new editions of two commonly used application forms for commercial insurance. Agencies should start using the new editions immediately. Forms ACORD 125 (2025/03), Commercial Insurance Application Applicant Information Section, and ACORD 126 (2025/03), Commercial General Liability Section, contain revised fraud warnings for the District of Columbia and New York. The New York warnings pertain to commercial auto coverage. The prior edition date for ACORD 125 was 2024/11. The prior edition date for ACORD 126 was 2016/09.The new editions should be available through your…

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New: Cyber Reg FAQ Document

Abstract: We are happy to announce a new resource to help you comply with New York's financial services cybersecurity regulation - a "frequently asked questions" document. Body: ​ We are happy to announce a new resource to help you comply with New York's financial services cybersecurity regulation - a "frequently asked questions" document. The seven-page file​ provides answers to some of the questions Big I New York members ask most often about the regulation, including:Are licensed employees required to make the annual compliance filings?How do I get help completing the compliance filing?Does my agency have to submit the Notice of Exemption every year?Do agency employees have…

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