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Albany Update: Photo Inspection Meetings, Non-Compete Ban, Insurance Disclosure Act Amendments, Redistricting Proposal Advances

Momentum Builds for Our Photo Inspection Reform BillThis week, Big I NY members continued to meet with key senators to ask for their support on our bill to make auto photo inspections optional. Agents from Rochester, Buffalo, and the Hudson Valley asked their representatives to co-sponsor the bill, which is the most effective way to demonstrate their support. Since beginning our grassroots meetings, nine senators have signed on as co-sponsors, with several more commitments in the works. Momentum for passage is growing! Keep an eye on your inbox – if you are a constituent of one of our target senators, you will receive an invitation…

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Industry Roundup: Breaking Down COVID’s Impact on Workers’ Comp; Few Employers Plan to Drop Vaccine Mandates; 2021 Premium Renewal Rates Revealed

​​Cyberattacks Increasingly Hobble Pandemic-Weary U.S. SchoolsCyberattacks have become a growing threat to schools in the United States, with several high-profile incidents reported in the last year.Toxic Culture Top Reason for TurnoverFor companies who are seeing an inordinate number of employees exit the organization, the biggest reason might be a toxic culture.Breaking Down COVID's Impact on Workers' CompCOVID-19 claims accounted for 11% of all workers' comp claims reported in 2020, but were only associated with 3.5% of total workers' comp incurred losses, according to a recent report that examined data from 45 states.Few Employers Plan to Drop Vaccine MandatesMore than one-third of U.S. employers still plan to…

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