Your Quarterly Compliance Alert on State PFML, Disability, and Leave Law Updates September 2026 This newsletter highlights key updates and developments in State Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) and statutory disability insurance programs that may affect employers subject to these laws. Because the implications of these changes can vary based on an organization’s unique workforce
Understand worker entitlements after a birth or adoption to help clients make the most of PFML in their state. Raising a child is expensive. A 2026 LendingTree report estimated costs of more than $303,000, on average, to raise a child up to age 18. Nearly $30,000 of that is spent in the first five years of
Your Quarterly Compliance Alert on State PFML, Disability, and Leave Law Updates June 2026 This newsletter highlights key updates and developments in State Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) and statutory disability insurance programs that may affect employers subject to these laws. Because the implications of these changes can vary based on an organization’s unique
“It’s not what you earn, it’s what you keep.” This is one of our favorite mantras at The DBL Center. But how can insurance brokers be sure they’re getting paid accurately? Cancellations, missed renewals, and manual commission reconciliation drain time and income. CRMs and accounting software can help, but these programs aren’t tailored to the
Which states have been naughty and which ones have been nice? Here’s what insurance brokers need to know going into 2026. Breaking news: The DBL Center has heard from inside sources that New York lawmakers will receive a hefty helping of coal in its stocking – and nothing more – from Santa Claus again this
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
Here’s how insurance brokers can help get the 1989 NYS disability benefits law updated As students across New York State await the end of the school year, insurance brokers specializing in New York State disability benefits have something else on our minds: the proposed increase to NYS disability benefits (DBL insurance). For those of us
Stand out and boost commissions with these secrets from DBL Center Members of The DBL Center team celebrated our company’s ongoing success at a dinner in The Northport Hotel’s restaurant with a few leaders from one of our preferred carrier partners, Lincoln Financial. We all share a love for travel, music, and food, which made
If a New York business has out-of-state employees, they should consider a DBL rider to bridge coverage gaps Are you missing opportunities to provide your New York-based clients with DBL riders for their out-of-state employees? Insurance brokers should review their clients’ risk gaps and help fill them in practical, affordable ways. Clients trust their insurance
Is a New York DBL increase actually happening? Find out how you can make a difference. The DBL Center chided the state of New York and Governor Kathy Hochul in a holiday season post last year. As the latest budget passed, the state, once again, failed to increase required short term disability pay beyond the
The DBL Center can help your clients navigate the process of filing form DB 450. For most insurance brokers in the New York area, disability insurance represents a small piece of your book of business. You probably make more money from health, life insurance, and other benefits. As a required benefit, DBL gives you a
As people plan for the holiday season, travel, and shopping the sales, insurance brokers who manage NY Disability Benefits Law policies for clients are also planning for an important event. Fourth quarter premium payments are due for NY Disability Benefits Law for New York businesses. Annual bills will also be due by January 1, 2024,