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"Disability insurance is just the beginning."

January 28, 2023

Sonja Spruiel Shares 5 Advantages of Working with An Insurance Wholesaler to Privatize Required Disability and Paid Family Leave


by Dawn Allcot

January 18, 2023

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January 9, 2023

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December 19, 2022

Business Growth and Celebrations: The DBL Center Looks Toward 2023


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December 12, 2022

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November 27, 2022

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November 5, 2022

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by Larry Estridge

October 25, 2022

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by Dawn Allcot

October 15, 2022

Long-Term Care Insurance: The Next Benefit You Need to Think About


by Larry Estridge

October 2, 2022

How IDI Insurance Can Cover Your Clients’ Top Executives


by Dawn Allcot

September 2, 2022

New Jersey Brokers: Increase Commissions By Privatizing Statutory Family Leave Insurance


by Dawn Allcot

August 23, 2022

Massachusetts PFML: Help Your Clients Privatize Now


by Dawn Allcot

August 16, 2022

Colorado FAMLI: An Insurance Broker’s Pot of Gold at the End of the Rainbow


by Michael Cohen

July 25, 2022

The DBL Center Expands Staff with New Group Benefits Consultant William Quinn


by Dawn Allcot

July 13, 2022

Insurance Brokers: Don’t Let Summer Fridays Hold You Back from Your Sales Goals


by Michael Cohen

June 7, 2022

Can a Business Use Disability and Life Insurance to Fund a Buy / Sell Agreement?


by Dawn Allcot

May 24, 2022

Questions to Ask to Find Holes in Your Clients’ Insurance Coverage


by Dawn Allcot

May 11, 2022

Maryland PFML – Maryland Introduces Paid Family and Medical Leave Beginning January 2025


by Dawn Allcot

April 29, 2022

Colorado FAMLI Provides Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits to Employees


by Dawn Allcot

April 19, 2022

Stand-Alone PFL Coverage Offers Expanded Profit Potential to New York Insurance Brokers


by Dawn Allcot

April 6, 2022

Individual Life Insurance and Carve-Outs for Disability Can Help Your Clients Retain Top Execs


by Dawn Allcot

March 20, 2022

Ancillary Benefits: Did You Know The DBL Center Offers These Benefits?


by Dawn Allcot

March 9, 2022

NYS Disability Benefits Are Not Keeping Pace with Inflation – Here’s How You Can Help


by Dawn Allcot

February 27, 2022

Deadline to Write Disability Benefits Across New England and New York Tri-State Area Approaches on April 1


by Michael Cohen

February 8, 2022

Expand Your Book of Business and Help Clients with Absence Management


by Dawn Allcot

January 25, 2022

5 Things Insurance Brokers Need to Know About Cybersecurity


by Dawn Allcot

January 18, 2022

Skyscraper Insurance Talks with DBL Center President and CEO Michael Cohen


by Dawn Allcot

January 2, 2022

No Healthcare? Why The DBL Center Specializes in Statutory and Ancillary Benefits


by Dawn Allcot

December 15, 2021

New York Disability Insurance and Voluntary Employee Benefits: The Workforce Retention Solution Your Clients Need


by Dawn Allcot

December 13, 2021

How to Fill your New York Disability Insurance Pipeline for the New Year


by Michael Cohen

November 29, 2021

Critical Illness Plans and Disability Insurance Could Provide Workers with Financial Peace of Mind


by Michael Cohen

November 9, 2021

Voluntary Benefits at Work: The Antidote to “The Great Resignation”


by Dawn Allcot

October 27, 2021

DBL Center: Blazing a Trail with Voluntary Benefits


by Dawn Allcot

October 11, 2021

Early Renewals Leave More Time for Business Growth


by Michael Cohen

September 29, 2021

DBL Center Partners with Absence Management Firm to Assist Brokers


by Dawn Allcot

September 23, 2021

New Jersey TDB: State Proposes Wage Base Increase


by Michael Cohen

August 31, 2021

Insurance Brokers: Gain the Advantage with a More Productive Routine


by Michael Cohen

August 16, 2021

DBL Center President Michael Cohen Live: The Secret Life of a New York Insurance Wholesaler


by Dawn Allcot

August 1, 2021

DBL Center Expands into Critical Illness Insurance with Larry Estridge


by Dawn Allcot

July 19, 2021

Record Numbers of Small Businesses Launched in 2020


by Dawn Allcot

July 5, 2021

DBL Center Equips Brokers to Brace for the Storm


by Dawn Allcot

June 14, 2021

How to Write Connecticut PFML for Small Businesses


by Michael Cohen

June 8, 2021

Michael Cohen Talks Past, Present, Future on Principal Insurance Podcast


by Dawn Allcot

May 24, 2021

DBL Center’s Broker Dashboard: Net Revenue Tracker Comes to Android Devices


by Michael Cohen

May 17, 2021

Save Your Customers Money By Privatizing New Jersey TDB


by Michael Cohen

May 1, 2021

Will Paid Family and Medical Leave Become a Federal Benefit?


by Michael Cohen

April 20, 2021

3 Reasons to Bundle Long Term Disability Ancillary Benefits with PFML in Connecticut


by Michael Cohen

April 5, 2021

Paid Family Leave in Connecticut: DBL Center Opens New England Office


by Dawn Allcot

March 24, 2021

DBL Center Helps Brokers Privatize Connecticut Paid Family Medical Leave


by Dawn Allcot

March 17, 2021

The DBL Center Launches In the News Section to Keep Brokers Informed and Entertained


by Michael Cohen

March 8, 2021

Your Wholesale Insurance Broker Helps You Track Renewals, Avoid Cancellations


by Michael Cohen

February 22, 2021

Find All The DBL Center’s News and Videos In One Spot


by Dawn Allcot

February 8, 2021

Are You Making Money Off THIS In-Demand Employee Benefit?


by Dawn Allcot

January 24, 2021

Celebrate the End of Business Requirements with The DBL Center


by Michael Cohen

January 17, 2021

NJ Disability Insurance Deadline Approaches April 1


by Michael Cohen

January 11, 2021

Hawaii Increases Temporary Disability Insurance Rates


by Michael Cohen

January 4, 2021

6 Steps Insurance Brokers Should Take Today to Start 2021 Right


by Michael Cohen

December 16, 2020

Opportunities Grow for Statutory Insurance Brokers


by Dawn Allcot

November 29, 2020

Is Virtual Selling Enough for Insurance Brokers?


by Michael Cohen

November 17, 2020

In Addition to NJ Disability Insurance Rate Hike, New Jersey Expands Family Leave Insurance Coverage


by Dawn Allcot

November 16, 2020

What Can Employees Do When Temporary Disability Runs Out?


by Dawn Allcot

November 13, 2020

Group STD v. MA FMLA: What’s the Difference Between MA Paid Family Medical Leave Act Benefits and Short-Term Disability?


by Dawn Allcot

November 3, 2020

Educate Your Customers on FMLA for Family Members in Massachusetts


by Michael Cohen

October 24, 2020

Private Disability Insurance in New York: Great Reasons to Enrich DBL Now for Your Clients


by Michael Cohen

October 20, 2020

As Connecticut Explores CT Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML), Brokers Should Start Reaching Out


by Dawn Allcot

October 19, 2020

New York PFL vs. New York State Sick Leave Act: What Insurance Brokers Need to Know


by Dawn Allcot

October 13, 2020

Schedule a Look into the Future of Disability Insurance Now


by Michael Cohen

September 26, 2020

PFML And Employer PFML Contribution Requirements In Connecticut


by Michael Cohen

September 21, 2020

Short Term Disability, Explained


by Dawn Allcot

September 21, 2020

NJ State Temporary Disability Insurance Rate and Benefits Increase: Creating Opportunities from Change


by Michael Cohen

September 11, 2020

DBL Center Gets Its Own App in the Apple Store


by Dawn Allcot

September 1, 2020

Family and Medical Leave Act: New York PFL Rate Change Announcement


by Michael Cohen

August 18, 2020

Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) In Connecticut: How It Works


by Michael Cohen

August 5, 2020

Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave Act Deadline Approaches


by Michael Cohen

July 28, 2020

Don’t Be Late (on DBL Premiums): Let The DBL Center Help You Get the Commissions You Deserve


by Michael Cohen

July 20, 2020

The DBL Center’s Michael Cohen Talks About Getting Through the Pandemic


by Dawn Allcot

July 13, 2020

The DBL Center: Giving Back to Help Our Brokers Grow


by Dawn Allcot

June 29, 2020

Your Clients Need the Best Long Term Disability Insurance


by Dawn Allcot

June 22, 2020

Should the State Increase NY Disability Insurance Rates?


by Michael Cohen

June 8, 2020

How the Massachusetts Family Leave Act Changes Everything for Massachusetts Business Owners


by Dawn Allcot

June 8, 2020

Selling NY State Disability Insurance: Getting Creative in the Time of Covid-19


by Dawn Allcot

June 7, 2020

Private Disability Insurance in New York: Save Money and Create Happier Customers


by Michael Cohen

June 1, 2020

Interview with Kelvin Joseph: Kool Kel Marketing To Help Brokers Profit from Massachusetts Family Leave Act


by Dawn Allcot

May 25, 2020

Privatize NJ Temporary Disability Insurance: As Easy as 1-2-3


by Michael Cohen

May 18, 2020

Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Act Payment Deadline Approaches


by Michael Cohen

May 12, 2020

DBL Center Helps Its Carriers with COVID-19 Pre-screening Software


by Dawn Allcot

April 20, 2020

Capture, Track, Improve: New Video Lets Brokers Test Drive the Broker Dashboard


by Michael Cohen

April 5, 2020

Insurance Wholesaler: 10 Things You Didn’t Know About DBL Center


by Dawn Allcot

March 23, 2020

Federal “Families First Act” Should Relieve Pressure on PFL Claims Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic


by Michael Cohen

March 13, 2020

Brokers’ Coronavirus Questions about Short Term Disability, Answered


by Michael Cohen

March 8, 2020

Technology Helps your Insurance Wholesaler in NY Offer Superior Service


by Michael Cohen

February 26, 2020

Massachusetts Family and Medical Leave Act Opens Doors for Brokers to Privatize Coverage


by Dawn Allcot

January 11, 2020

On the Mic with Mike: The Hartford’s John Puglisi Shares Thoughts on Massachusetts PFML, Technology, and More


by Dawn Allcot

January 5, 2020

NY DBL Insurance Brokers: Are Your Clients Ready for Tax Time?


by Dawn Allcot

December 16, 2019

On the Mic with Mike: Personal Connections with The Hartford’s John Puglisi


by Dawn Allcot

December 9, 2019

Top Wholesale Insurance Broker: 7 Advantages of Working with The DBL Center


by Dawn Allcot

November 14, 2019

Rep Roundtable, Part 3: Insurance Pros Talk about How They Fell Into the Business and More


by Dawn Allcot

November 3, 2019

Rep Roundtable: Friendly Competition


by Dawn Allcot

October 27, 2019

ShelterPoint Steps in For AmTrust Wesco in Statutory DBL and PFL Market


by Dawn Allcot

October 22, 2019

On the Mic with Mike: DBL Center’s Annette Sperandio Reflects on What’s Important in Life and Business


by Dawn Allcot

October 8, 2019

Massachusetts PFML Provides Opportunities for Brokers


by Michael Cohen

September 23, 2019

On the Mic with Mike: DBL Center’s Ancillary Benefits Account Manager Annette Sperandio Traces DBL Center’s Growth Trajectory


by Dawn Allcot

September 15, 2019

On the Mic with Mike: Selena Kutschera Talks About PFL, DBL and the Benefits of the Broker Dashboard


by Dawn Allcot

September 13, 2019

New York Family Leave Program: Eligible Employees to Receive 60% of Their Average Weekly Wage in 2020


by Michael Cohen

September 2, 2019

New York and New Jersey Announce New Premium Rates and Coverage


by Michael Cohen

August 8, 2019

On the Mic with Mike: Lori Rose Talks about Privatized TDB in New Jersey


by Dawn Allcot

August 4, 2019

On the Mic with Mike: Lori Rose Talks About Ancillary Benefits


by Dawn Allcot

July 26, 2019

On the Mic with Mike: Michael Cohen Chats with Eugene Puleo


by Dawn Allcot

June 25, 2019

Family Leave Insurance Programs Extend Across Northeast


by Michael Cohen

June 10, 2019

DBL Center History: Words of Wisdom from Founder David Cohen


by Dawn Allcot

June 2, 2019

DBL Center’s Michael Cohen: New Broker Dashboard App Helps Agencies Keep Business


by Dawn Allcot

May 19, 2019

DBL Center Hosts Broker Appreciation Event at Oheka Castle


by Dawn Allcot

April 29, 2019

The Rule of 72 and Why Your Customers Need Enriched DBL


by Michael Cohen

April 7, 2019

How Ancillary Benefits Can Reduce Stress to Improve Employee Productivity


by Dawn Allcot

March 26, 2019

Brokers: Are You Following Cybersecurity Best Practices?


by Dawn Allcot

March 10, 2019

PFL Year Two: How to Keep Employees Engaged with Enriched DBL


by Dawn Allcot

February 24, 2019

Hawaii TDI: Did You Know Hawaii Offers Disability Insurance, Too?


by Michael Cohen

February 9, 2019

Hospital Cash: Help Your Clients Relieve Out-of-Pocket Burdens


by Dawn Allcot

January 26, 2019

NJ State Disability Maximum Benefit 2019: Do Your Customers Know Their Rights?


by Michael Cohen

January 11, 2019

Are You Selling DBL Coverage and Ancillary Benefits to Your Customers Who Need It?


by Dawn Allcot

January 3, 2019

DBL Center Acquires DBL Advantage, Starts the New Year with Major Growth Initiative


by Dawn Allcot

December 16, 2018

DBL Center Celebrates the Season in Style


by Dawn Allcot

December 10, 2018

Artificial Intelligence and the Future of P&C Insurance


by Michael Cohen

November 24, 2018

NYS Brokers: Are You Prepared for PFL in 2019?


by Michael Cohen

November 11, 2018

DBL Center Helps Consolidated HR Sell More Group Life Insurance


by Dawn Allcot

October 30, 2018

Are You Losing Customers Because They Don’t Understand PFL Billing?


by Dawn Allcot

October 20, 2018

King Associates and DBL Center: Merging Entertainment and Business


by Dawn Allcot

October 13, 2018

NJ TDB Insurance News: New Jersey May Waive Signature Requirement for Privatized TDB


by Dawn Allcot

September 16, 2018

Centric Benefits Sees New Possibilities with DBL Center


by Dawn Allcot

September 11, 2018

Grow Your Insurance Business to the Next Level: Expert Tips from DBL Center


by Dawn Allcot

August 17, 2018

Dbl Center Adds Broker Incentives


by Dawn Allcot

August 12, 2018

DBL Center Celebrates New Digs in Melville, NY


by Dawn Allcot

July 29, 2018

Do Your Clients Understand their Maternity Leave Benefits?


by Dawn Allcot

July 13, 2018

DBL Center Celebrates 1 Million Lives Insured


by Michael Cohen

July 5, 2018

Broker Spotlight: Corporate Synergies


by Dawn Allcot

June 24, 2018

5 Reasons to Buy Private TDB Coverage in NJ


by Dawn Allcot

June 12, 2018

Are You Profiting from Insurance for Non Profit Organizations?


by Dawn Allcot

June 2, 2018

Broker Spotlight: ComTon, Inc.


by Dawn Allcot

May 21, 2018

Broker Spotlight: Meeker Sharkey & Hurley Writes More TDB with DBL Center


by Dawn Allcot

May 12, 2018

How You (and Your Customers) Can Benefit from a Company Census


by Dawn Allcot

April 23, 2018

Broker Spotlight: Total Management Corporation Focuses on Exemplary Service


by Dawn Allcot

April 10, 2018

Are You Selling DBL Coverage With Your Other Business Insurance Lines?


by Michael Cohen

March 19, 2018

DBL Broker Spotlight: Hometown Insurance Agency


by Dawn Allcot

March 5, 2018

Insurance Agency Tax Time: How Are You Tracking Revenue?


by Dawn Allcot

February 26, 2018

3 Ways DBL Insurance Opens Doors for P&C Brokers


by Dawn Allcot

February 12, 2018

DBL Broker Spotlight: Coastal Insurance of Rocky Point, NY


by Dawn Allcot

January 29, 2018

DBL Center Helps Brokers Track Revenue


by Michael Cohen

January 8, 2018

PFL Claim Forms and More – DBL Center Launches Paid Family Leave Resource Center


by Dawn Allcot

January 3, 2018

Creating An Employee Wellness Culture In Your Organization


by Dawn Allcot

December 19, 2017

The DBL Center Family Celebrates the Holidays


by Dawn Allcot

December 6, 2017

FSA v. HSA v. Ancillary Benefits: Which Should Employers Choose?


by Dawn Allcot

November 27, 2017

FMLA vs PFL: What’s the Difference?


by Dawn Allcot

November 7, 2017

Your Guide to Family Leave Benefits and Employment Taxes


by Dawn Allcot

October 17, 2017

7 Important Ways PFL Differs from DBL Insurance


by Dawn Allcot

October 3, 2017

Ready to Write Enriched DBL? Three Ways We Can Help


by Dawn Allcot

September 20, 2017

In the Winds of Change, DBL Center Brokers Prevail


by Dawn Allcot

September 13, 2017

Autumn Brings Changes, New Hires for DBL Center


by Dawn Allcot

August 23, 2017

Paid Family Leave Makes DBL Insurance “Relevant Again”


by Dawn Allcot

August 8, 2017

DBL Center App Gives Brokers Access to the Future of Insurance


by Dawn Allcot

June 21, 2017

Let the DBL Center Help With Your Summer Events


by Michael Cohen

June 14, 2017

The DBL Center Ltd. Invites New York Insurance Brokers to Join the New York Business Council


by Dawn Allcot

May 24, 2017

Brokers: Are Your NYS DBL Customers in Compliance with PFL?


by Dawn Allcot

May 15, 2017

Steiner Sports Partnership: DBL Center Rewards “Power Hitter” Brokers


by Michael Cohen

April 25, 2017

Five Things DBL Brokers Should Tell their Customers about Paid Family Leave


by Dawn Allcot

April 18, 2017

ShelterPoint Life Insurance Executive Shares Important Facts about PFL in New York


by Dawn Allcot

April 4, 2017

NY Paid Family Leave: What DBL Brokers Need to Know


by Michael Cohen

March 28, 2017

5 Small Steps to Raise Your Insurance Agency Profile


by Dawn Allcot

March 22, 2017

Is It Time to Sell Your Insurance Brokerage?


by Dawn Allcot

March 6, 2017

5 Ways The DBL Center Delivers Better Service


by Dawn Allcot

February 23, 2017

New York Leads the Way in Paid Family Leave


by Dawn Allcot

February 8, 2017

Life Insurance Purchases: Studies Show Consumers Are Receptive


by Dawn Allcot

January 25, 2017

Insurance Brokers: How Tech Savvy Is Your General Agency?


by Dawn Allcot

December 20, 2016

Disability Claims Rise After the Holidays


by Dawn Allcot

December 6, 2016

Digital Networking Helps Insurance Brokers Build Strong B2B Relationships


by Michael Cohen

November 29, 2016

Why New York State Employers Should Offer Enriched DBL Coverage


by Dawn Allcot

November 16, 2016

The DBL Center Now Offers Medicare Advantage Plans


by Dawn Allcot

November 9, 2016

New Jersey Raises TDB Insurance Premiums and Coverage


by Michael Cohen

November 3, 2016

Communicating Voluntary Benefits to your Customers and their Employees


by Dawn Allcot

October 26, 2016

How to Bundle Insurance, Build Loyalty, and Save Your Customers Money


by Dawn Allcot

October 19, 2016

Booking Entertainment for your Holiday Parties


by Michael Cohen

October 11, 2016

New Broker? Consider Using an Insurance Wholesaler


by Dawn Allcot

October 5, 2016

Do Your Clients Need Life Insurance?


by Dawn Allcot

September 26, 2016

NFL Star Punter Steve Weatherford Addresses Insurance Brokers


by Michael Cohen

September 22, 2016

Advantages of Working with an Insurance Wholesaler


by Dawn Allcot

September 13, 2016

Are Voluntary Benefits the Answer for Some of Your Customers?


by Dawn Allcot

September 9, 2016

3 Reasons You Should Be Selling Ancillary Benefits


by Dawn Allcot

August 30, 2016

Reduce Insurance Rates and Claims Through Laughter?


by Michael Cohen

August 24, 2016

Expect Better Service from Your Wholesale Insurance Provider


by Michael Cohen

August 17, 2016

Helping Employers Choose the Best Employee Benefits


by Dawn Allcot

August 8, 2016

Turning a Passion into Insurance Profits


by Michael Cohen

July 25, 2016

Disability Insurance Reduces Workers’ Comp Claims, Studies Show


by Dawn Allcot

July 21, 2016

Three Things You Didn’t Know About Enriched DBL Coverage


by Michael Cohen

July 12, 2016

How to Bind NYS DBL Coverage through the DBL Center


by Michael Cohen

June 29, 2016

Vision Insurance or Flexible Spending?


by Michael Cohen

June 22, 2016

The Right Dental Benefits Lead to Healthier Employees


by Dawn Allcot

June 14, 2016

Three Reasons Insurance Brokers Should Add 401K Retirement Plans to Their Offerings


by Dawn Allcot

June 7, 2016

Selling TDB Insurance in New Jersey? Tips to Earn More Commission


by Michael Cohen

May 18, 2016

Michael Cohen of The DBL Center Addresses HR Directors about Ancillary Benefits


by Dawn Allcot

May 11, 2016

“Meternity” Book Spotlights Shortcomings in Employee Benefits


by Dawn Allcot

May 6, 2016

Ancillary Benefits: Top 3 Easy Up-sells for Insurance Agents to Earn More Commission


by Dawn Allcot

April 27, 2016

Paid Family Leave Joins DBL as Mandatory Benefit in New York State


by Dawn Allcot

March 23, 2016

Seeing the Truth about Vision Coverage


by Dawn Allcot

March 23, 2016

Dental Insurance – How to Choose the Best Dental Benefits For Your Customers


by Dawn Allcot

March 23, 2016

Ancillary Benefits: Earn More Commission through Consultative Selling


by Dawn Allcot

March 23, 2016

Affordable Care Act: Are Your Customers Happy with their Healthcare Plans?


by Dawn Allcot

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