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October 21, 2018

How Male Bonding is Being Taken with New York's Paid Family Leave

Fatherhood in America has evolved over the years; The Pew Research Center found that more men are taking a more active role in child care than in the past. The demand for paid parental leave to extend to men as well as women is growing, with more companies offering paid time off to fathers as well as mothers to bond with newborns.

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October 21, 2018

Disability & Paid Family Leave: How They Work Together

Data analyzed by AmTrust Financial looking at how claimants are filing for New York’s Paid Family Leave Act show that the vast majority (95%) of female bonding claims are also taking disability leave.

Categories: New York Paid Family Leave

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October 18, 2018

AmTrust Receives Five-Star Ratings for Performance

Insurance Business America, a bi-monthly magazine that covers insurance industry news as well as the achievements of key individuals and businesses, recently released their fifth annual “Brokers on Carriers” edition. This report assesses a wide range of insurance carriers and their performance on a variety of key areas, such as claims processing, marketing support and rates, among others. Brokers rate their carriers’ on a 1 to 10 scale.

Categories: AmTrust News , Agent , Industry News

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October 15, 2018

How to Conduct Cyber Security Training for Employees

Everyone makes mistakes from time to time; however, when it comes to preventing a data breach at a small or mid-sized business, employers and employees should strive to be error-free and as knowledgeable as possible about cyber security. This means ensuring that there is a training program for best practices on security firmly in place – and keeping everyone in the company up-to-date on all security policies at all times.

Categories: Cyber Liability

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October 15, 2018

Cybersecurity: It's Your Job, Too

You may not realize it, but you are a target at work, regardless of what you do. Cyber criminals have shifted how they attack organizations by now targeting individuals. As a result, you are an extension of the security team at your company. Below are some tips to help you stay secure at work:

Categories: Cyber Liability

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October 12, 2018

Loss Control: Your Best Offense is a Good Defense

What’s true in football is also true when it comes to workplace safety: the best offense is a good defense. Having a championship-caliber loss control program that can defend against workplace hazards is the key to successfully mitigating risk and keeping your workplace safe. After all, defenses win championships. 

Categories: Loss Prevention

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