As we return to our offices following Labor Day weekend, the unofficial end of summer, the New York and New Jersey state insurance departments have made some important announcements for business owners and insurance brokers in the two states. Read on to find out the new premium rates and coverage levels for Statutory Disability and
In our last post, we spoke about using ancillary benefits to help reduce the financial stress that’s placed on employees. This is especially crucial for employees in the New York tri-state area, which includes regions with the highest cost of living in the country. An accident or illness can leave an employee’s finances depleted. The
Paid Family Leave has changed the modern workplace for many New York businesses. In a blink, New York companies became more family-friendly and flexible, setting standards with one of the most generous PFL policies in the country. But what about employees left behind while their co-workers took leave to bond with a newborn or care
Don’t miss the profit opportunities in selling Hawaii TDI Most DBL Center brokers focus their business efforts in the New York Tri-state area, specifically New York and New Jersey. DBL coverage (Disability Benefits Law) insurance in New York and Temporary Disability Benefits (TDB) in New Jersey are lucrative insurance products, especially in New York where
Make sure your customers understand the NJ state disability maximum benefit 2019 and more The NJ state disability maximum benefit 2019 is in full effect as of January 1, 2019, for workers who have become injured, disabled, or given birth any time within the 2019 calendar year. The NJ state disability maximum benefit 2019 is
Coastal Insurance offers tips to expand your book of business with strategic cross-selling of home insurance, DBL coverage, and ancillary products By David Clausen, Coastal Insurance If you’re like most P&C brokers, NYS DBL and NJ TDB insurance aren’t your only niches. Most brokers sell a variety of lines, whether it’s healthcare, business insurance, or
Top New York insurance wholesaler announces the acquisition of DBL Advantage Etc. Ltd Effectively immediately on January 1, 2019, the DBL Center Ltd. has acquired DBL Advantage Etc. Ltd., a New York-based licensed General Agency specializing in NYS DBL, Paid Family Leave, NJ TDB and group ancillary benefits. The synergy between the two company’s insurance
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become prevalent in every industry and in many homes, as well. If you’ve asked Siri to help you book a reservation at your favorite restaurant through OpenTable or used Alexa to create a playlist for a cocktail party you’re hosting, you’ve used AI. In business settings, AI is beginning to help
Paid Family Leave became a fact of life in New York very quickly. The statutory benefit, written as a rider to DBL coverage, is ethically responsible and financially needed for New York families. But business owners and brokers weren’t prepared for the mayhem that PFL billing would bring. I sat down with our President and
For more than 35 years, storytelling and enthusiasm help sell insurance Incorporated as The DBL Center Ltd. since 1983, The DBL Center has many long-time, second generation clients. But few brokers have stories steeped in such rich New York history as Richard King, owner of King Associates. Richard King was mentored by the late David
New Jersey brokers should be ready for this revenue opportunity with privatized NJ TDB Did you know that 98 percent of NJ TDB temporary disability benefits policies are written by the state? Even though privatized TDB provides better service and faster payouts than state-funded temporary disability insurance in New Jersey, most business owners don’t know
Brokers who consolidate their business with DBL Center can earn up to $15,000 The DBL Center held some in house celebrations last week as we settled into our new Melville, Long Island office. But it’s not just our employees who benefit from our continued growth. Thanks to the industry relationships we have fostered over the