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Market Value vs. Reconstruction Value
Ensure that your homeowners policy limits correspond to the cost to rebuild in case of a natural disaster, whether it is a wildfire, hurricane or flood.
Marshall & Sterling Names New Senior Leadership Team
Marshall & Sterling Enterprises, Inc., a 100% employee owned insurance, risk management and wealth advisors firm announced today the appointment of Eric Diamond as its next Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Tim Dean who will retire from day-to-day operations as President & CEO on January 1,2023.
Daylight Saving Time and Your Health
Although you may be excited about gaining another hour in your day, DST can wreak havoc on your physical and cognitive health for several days, weeks or even months. Here are 4 tips to help:
Time to Prepare for the New York City and Westchester County, NY Wage Transparency Laws
New York City salary transparency law goes into effect on November 1, 2022. The Westchester County salary transparency law goes into effect on November 6, 2022.
2023 Indexed Benefit Figures Including FSA Limit Increase
The Consumer Price Index warranted increases in some benefits figures for 2023—for a full summary and charts of key 2023 figures that are of interest to employers and sponsors of benefit plans, please click here.
Creating a Cybersecurity Culture
In order to keep your organization safe from cybercriminals, cybersecurity must become an integral part of company culture—something that is valued and upheld by every member of the organization.
DHS Instructing ERs to Continue Using Current Form I-9 Which Expires on 10/31
On Oct. 11, 2022, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published instructions for employers to continue using the Employment Eligibility Verification form (Form I-9) when hiring new employees until a new version of the form is published.
These 5 States Face Highest Risk for Wildfire Damages
Properties in California, Florida, Texas, Colorado and New Mexico face the highest risk for wildfire damages in 2022, according to a recent report from CoreLogic.
Five Strategies for Reducing Workers’ Compensation Costs
For the trucking industry, there are 5 steps you can take to have a well-rounded safety program that produces a safe work environment, achieves OSHA compliance, reduces accidents and ultimately reduces workers’ compensation costs.
NY Paid Family Leave Benefit Updates for 2023
Effective January 1, 2023, eligible employees will be able to take up to 12 weeks of Paid Family Leave (PFL) at 67% of their average weekly wage.
Complying with the FMLA
n addition to providing eligible employees with leave for qualifying reasons, covered employers must maintain employees’ health benefits during leave and restore employees to their same (or equivalent) jobs after leave.
Stefanie Little Promoted to Assistant Vice President
Stefanie Little of Marshall & Sterling's Specialty Risks Division has been promoted to Assistant Vice President