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As technology continues to advance, social media platforms have become an integral part of an insurance agents marketing efforts. Do you know how to use these tools to increase your agency’s reach? Here are 8 tips to help you leverage social media on behalf of your agency: Determine Where to Reach Your Target Market: Find...

EMS Continuing Education Goes Live! McNeil & Co is proud to announce our organizational accreditation for EMS continuing education. At this time, we have automatic approval in 47 states through the Commission on Accreditation for Pre-Hospital Continuing Education Program (CAPCE), formally known as CECBEMS, to offer EMS Continuing Education. We currently have 75 approved courses available to...

FASNY Scholarship Awards Committee have announced the fifteen winners of the 2016 Gerard J. Buckenmeyer FASNY Volunteer Scholarship. Congratulations to: Stuvey-Ann Alberga will graduate from Mineola High School and will be attending Adelphi University. Stuvey-Ann is a member of the Flower Hill Hose Company #1/ Port Washington FD. David T. Burtchaell will graduate from Walkill...

Background Checks are essential in assuring you hire the best people for your organization. By: Katie Niver, Risk Management Program Resource Specialist Have you ever heard the saying, “Don’t judge a book by its cover?" Look around you; how well do you really know your co-workers?  In today’s high-tech, fast-paced world where anything can be...

Excerpt from Independent Agent   As families expand the definition of “vacation,” market opportunities are multiplying to insure companies that provide outdoor adventure, recreation and hospitality. “There is such a diverse spectrum of operations out there for the outdoor enthusiast,” says Steve Gulini, vice president, marketing at McNeil & Co. and AdvenSure program manager. And...

By: Dave Denniston, Director of Risk Management Let’s face it, we have all had to attend a training that we weren’t really looking forward to. With the demands on everyone’s time and what seems like mountains of mandates, how do we keep it fresh and interesting? As instructors, we must also realize that the demographics...

By: Phillip Lawless, Professional Carwashing & Detailing Today’s competitive, fast-paced car wash market pushes businesses and business owners to work more quickly and effectively than ever before. The drive to maximize sales and stay a step ahead of an increasing number of competitors creates an environment where efficiency and speed is tantamount to success. Balancing...

By Shawna Hays Risk Management Customer Service Supervisor Recent regulatory changes to the labeling of chemicals within the United States have a huge impact on all organizations.  The differences between a Hazardous Material Program, Hazard Communication Program, and the Globally Harmonized System have been widely publicized as employer OSHA requirements in recent years. All of these requirements...

[embed width="520" height="293"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihcu3I4C-QU[/embed] McNeil & Co. offers employees the chance to enter a diverse industry with a number of different available career paths. Since our employees dive into and become part of the industries they serve, many have been able to marry their avocation with their vocation. Watch the video message above to hear our...

[embed width="520" height="293"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21QdPiZ_Gp4[/embed] McNeil & Co. lives and breathes the industries we serve. From our established ESIP and ASIP teams to our growing AdvenSure and Car Wash programs, we employ individuals who have experience in, and a passion for, the markets they cover. Watch the video message above to hear our President, Dan McNeil, speak...