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• Cyber Insurance – Why Buy It?
  July 21, 2023
  

  In the insurance industry, we are constantly challenged to show why our products and services are better than the competition, or even necessary. Some insurance products are required by law, like auto liability, some products are required to conduct business, …

• Are You “Fit For Duty”?
  March 29, 2023
  

  We are all in this business to help people when they need help the most. To be the person that our community can count on, we need to be ready to meet the challenges of the work that is needed …

• Announcing the Cannabis Association of New York Inc. Safety Group
  August 29, 2022
  

  McNeil & Co. and Cannabis Association of New York Announce the Formation of the Cannabis Association of New York Inc. Safety Group McNeil & Co. (McNeil), a leader in specialized risk management and insurance, and the Cannabis Association of New …

• Are You Fit For Duty?
  May 19, 2022
  

  We are all in this business to help people when they need help the most. To be the person that our community can count on, we need to be ready to meet the challenges of the work that is needed …

• Calculating COVID Points for 2021
  January 21, 2022
  

  In June of 2020, New York State Legislation was adopted which allowed local government sponsors of Service Award Programs to adopt resolutions to award up to five ‘COVID points’ per month to active volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers during periods …

• New York – New Legislation Signed Into Law
  September 14, 2021
  

  Max LOSAP Service Credit May Now Be 50 Years! A little over three weeks ago, Governor Cuomo signed Bill S1091A which extended the maximum number of years of credit a volunteer firefighter could earn under the Service Award Program point …

• Are Your Clients Insured To Value?
  August 17, 2021
  

  In the wake of the pandemic there are many things that have changed in the insurance marketplace. Rates are on the rise, exclusions are being added, and most of these changes are out of your and your client’s control. One …

• McNeil & Company Acquires Wilson Gregory Agency, Inc.
  February 8, 2021
  

  McNeil & Company (McNeil), a leader in specialized risk assessment and insurance, has acquired Wilson Gregory Agency, Inc. (WGA), a firm providing accident and surety insurance products in the Newspaper industry. “We have long admired WGA for being a leader …

• Maintaining Client Relationships From Home
  April 14, 2020
  

  We’ve previously preached the importance of meeting with your customers face-to-face as often as possible to establish a strong relationship. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, insurance agents must be able to develop and maintain client relationships via other mediums. …

• ESIP: A Message From Dave Denniston
  April 13, 2020