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​The New York State Workers Compensation Board has announced that the maximum weekly disability benefit will increase to $1,171.46. The change takes effect on July 1 and applies to injuries occurring on that date and before July 1, 2025.State Workers' Compensation Law requires the maximum weekly benefit to equal two-thirds of the Statewide Average Weekly Wage (SAWW) for the previous calendar year. The level is reset annually on July 1. The state Labor Department reported that the 2023 SAWW was $1,757.19.The rate for July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 is $1,145.43​.Read the Board's announcementSource

​ENERGAGE NAMES PREFERRED MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY A WINNER OF THE 2024 TOP WORKPLACES USA New Berlin, New York, March 20, 2024Preferred Mutual Insurance Company has announced it has earned the 2024 Top Workplaces USA award, issued by Energage, a purpose-driven organization that develops solutions to build and brand Top Workplaces. The Top Workplaces program has a 15-year history of surveying more than 20 million employees and recognizing the top organizations across 60 markets for regional Top Workplaces awards."At Preferred Mutual, we are committed to maintaining a people-first culture," said Preferred Mutual Insurance Company President & CEO R. Benedikt Sander. "We are honored our commitment to putting people…

​The continuation of the hard market is evident as both standard and E&S carriers face underwriting challenges contributing to a narrowing of business appetites and thus increasing shopping for retail agents and brokers. Effective submissions get you noticed and help achieve results that improve the insurance solutions you provide. RT Binding wants to help you help your clients with the below advice on what makes an excellent submission!General Submission Information Tell the story (below is a guide for information that may be helpful to provide during the submission process. More complex risks will likely require more information than straightforward risks.) Confirm admitted markets are not in playWhat is…