Serving in the U.S. Armed Forces brings with it a great honor. But it also comes with great sacrifices, obstacles, and pressures for a service member’s family. That is why it’s so essential for families to be prepared for the huge lifestyle and personal changes that come with active military duty deployment.

Welcoming a new child into the home is an important and exciting time in a family’s life. This life-changing event brings with it a mix of positive experiences and new pressures. While there is no federal requirement as of this publishing for paid family leave in the United States, the State of New York will start supporting families through this big change beginning on January 1, 2018 with the implementation of the New York State Paid Family Leave (PFL) Policy.

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.

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.

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.

Need to know where to begin with New York mandatory disability coverage? This quick reference guide walks you through what is required, what benefits are covered, and what types of organizations are exempt.