COVID leave ends, but NY employees have other options for time off. State-mandated pay and job protection for New Yorkers specifically suffering from COVID-19 or taking care of a child or loved one with COVID is set to expire on July 31, 2025, according to the NY State Paid Family Leave website. Under the law,
Have you been watching March Madness? Every year, similar patterns emerge: Experienced teams with hungry players and on-point coaching make it to the Sweet 16 finals and come out on top. If you follow me on LinkedIn, you know I’m a big sports fan. One of my favorite activities is enjoying a game at MSG,
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
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
As the P&C insurance industry gets more competitive, with insurance brokers facing higher quotas to achieve bonuses and businesses watching every dollar, you might hope to find a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow this spring to help reduce your stress. The DBL Center can help you find it. Best of all,
With more states introducing paid family leave, benefits administrators and human resource directors may have questions about the tax ramifications of paid leave. As a broker specializing in employee benefits, you probably have similar questions. While insurance brokers aren’t tax advisors, and shouldn’t act as such, knowing the answers to frequently asked questions can help
In recent posts, we discussed insurance broker burnout and the hustle it requires to meet ever-increasing sales goals and quotas from insurance carriers. It’s important to work smarter, not harder. That means leveraging technology, setting smart (and attainable) goals, and partnering with an insurance wholesaler to assist with your business growth. We also talked about
Insurance brokers face more pressure than ever before to meet sales goals in an ever-changing landscape. The burnout rate in the insurance industry has reached record highs, according to stats I’ve read and what I’ve observed as an industry veteran. First, the industry has gotten more competitive. Producers have to strive to write higher volume
Hawaii enacted its Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) law in 1969. In 1986, The DBL Center founder David Cohen traveled to Hawaii to build relationships in the region and, since then, our company has grown to provide TDI coverage to more than 3,500 business owners. The DBL Center has become the leading insurance wholesaler and largest