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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 when, due to the COVID 19 pandemic, so called ‘Special Response Rules’ were initiated by...

Ed Holohan

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 issue that you can address, and which has recently come up in our office, is...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a03BgNed__I&list=PLncEPpINcWusbffXL3dzbKR6PDfnr1KIo 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 in the Independent Contractor Accident Insurance business. Their wealth of experience in the Newspaper...

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. So, while we all wait for a return to “business as usual” here are a...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fRWby8a4C8&feature=emb_title Fire Departments across the country need to realize that this is not business as usual. Please view this video from Director of Risk Management, Dave Denniston, discussing the importance of social distancing and best practices for preventing the spread of COVID-19 within your fire department. Remember, before you can protect your community, you must...

By now everyone is aware of the COVID-19 illness, commonly referred to as "CoronaVirus", outbreaks worldwide. While there has been a great deal of news and information regarding this epidemic, not everything we are hearing or reading is completely factual. To assist you in being informed, we suggest you utilize the following resources for information....

Cortland, NY—McNeil & Company (McNeil), a leader in specialized risk assessment and insurance, announced today that it has acquired Penflex, Inc. (Penflex), a firm specializing in the actuarial and administrative services of Length of Service Award Programs (LOSAP) for emergency service organizations. As part of the agreement, Penflex, Inc. will become Penflex Actuarial Services, LLC....

McNeil & Co. is pleased to announce the promotion of Mary McNeil to the position of President & Chief Operating Office.  Serving as COO for the better part of fifteen years, Mary has been responsible for directing each of the company’s departmental disciplines while providing direct oversight to the Finance and Legal teams.  Through her...

Residents in Herkimer County are still feeling the impact of the severe flooding from last week’s storms. Firefighters in the area have been working around the clock to help evacuate effected neighborhoods and protect their communities, all while facing the wrath of the flooding themselves. Some departments in the area, like the Village of Middleville...