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Understand how statutory disability and paid family and medical programs have evolved in the US. There’s well-documented research showing that employers, workers, and their families benefit from paid family and medical leave. A 2024 study commissioned by the Department of Labor and presented by the Women’s Bureau found that a national paid family and medical
As New York’s COVID Sick Leave law sunsets at the end of July, NY business owners may be confused about mandated paid-time-off (PTO). As a result, they may have questions for the insurance brokers who write and manage their statutory benefits like DBL and PFL. Full Support to Help You Earn More Maximizing your
How to help your clients bring NYS disability benefits in line with PFL coverage New York became a trailblazer with the introduction of a robust Paid Family Leave program. Almost a decade later, more states are rolling out statutory paid family and medical leave programs. New York legislators are behind the times when it comes
Receive Your Commissions Faster with our Net Revenue Tracker With the second quarter of 2025 in full swing, many insurance brokers are spending days chasing down payments. Cancellations or late payments lead to delays in commissions, which disrupt cash flow and waste valuable time. It’s hard enough to hit quotas on a monthly or quarterly
Brokers who have worked with The DBL Center for years may have heard the stories: CEO and President Michael S. Cohen abandoned a blossoming career as a stand-up comedian to join his family business. He has a background in film. In essence, storytelling is in his heart. You might even consider career changes a tradition
In his role, he will support business development in emerging PFL States by providing comprehensive plans with affordable premiums As business opportunities for benefits brokers grow, with more states implementing mandatory paid family and leave plans, The DBL Center has been rapidly expanding. As of February 2025, Chris Zimmerman joins The DBL Center family as
Get set for paid leave in these mid-Atlantic states. Since New York became one of the first states to introduce Paid Family Leave years ago, The DBL Center has been on the forefront of these important benefits. As more states institute mandated Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) programs, The DBL Center continues expanding our
The DBL Center can help you manage cash flow by staying ahead of renewals. The DBL Center is experiencing rapid growth. We are bringing on new staff to improve the service we provide to our insurance brokers and expanding our reach to more states that now require paid family and medical leave. In spite of
LTD offers “same occupation” coverage and no waiting periods for claims. Smart insurance brokers are always seeking ways to upsell ancillary benefits. If you have a stable of clients purchasing statutory benefits like TDB in New Jersey or Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFL, PFML) in a growing number of states, you have a prime
New Jersey TDB offers profit potential for brokers and advantages for business owners and claimants For years, New Jersey’s required Temporary Disability Benefit (TDB) was funded entirely by employers at a relatively low premium rate. Businesses could privatize TDB for better service, no waiting period on claims, and the option to receive benefits as a
Today’s insurance brokers face a complicated landscape of employee benefits. From learning the ins and outs of paid family and medical leave (PFML) in the states you serve, to the growing demand for benefits like Group Life /AD&D, and Worksite (Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity & Accident), it’s a lot to manage. At The DBL Center,
Things are changing rapidly across the country in terms of employee benefits. More states have added paid family and medical leave benefits, with opportunities for brokers to earn commissions and save their clients’ money by privatizing PFML. New York State has passed pending legislation to increase the DBL premium and benefits rate, presumably by 2026.