By Robert Pizarro

It seems easy and convenient to use public Wi-Fi – there are free connections in almost any airport, hotel, restaurant or coffee shop – but for your clients, it's important to remember the risks. Can your client really afford to expose valuable business or personal data? There’s no need to if agents and clients use these safeguards to avoid becoming a victim and putting business data at risk.

By Barbra Merwin

Employers across New York are asking their agents questions about what the Paid Family Leave (PFL) benefit means to them. Providing financial and job security for eligible employees in the State of New York, the policy eases big family transitions like welcoming a new baby into the home and caring for an ill or injured family member.

Help your clients get prepared by providing these helpful tips so they can be prepared for the policy launch on January 1, 2018.

For insurance agents or any small business owner – a LinkedIn profile can be a great way to engage customers and prospects. With roughly 400 million users, the opportunities for networking and generating leads are almost endless.

As a leader in providing New York statutory benefits, AmTrust is dedicated to preparing our agent partners, policyholders and their employees for efficient implementation of the 2018 New York Paid Family Leave benefits.

Are you looking to get more bang for your insurance agency’s marketing buck? Video – with its ability to show and tell – may be the answer to captivating customers and piquing prospects’ interest in seeking out what your agency can do for them.

By Barbra Merwin

Statutory disability insurance is a necessary cost of doing business for employers in New York state, and a valuable coverage for resident employees. For employees, returning to work after taking time off can be a hassle to navigate. And for employers, labor and other costs will be higher if employees don’t return to work in a timely way.

Guiding your clients through the return-to-work process planning is a great way for agents to help clients create a win-win program for employees and employers. A successful return-to-work (RTW) program can help make a difficult situation easier for employers, and position agents as a thought leader and business ally.