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Earlier this year, David Benedict from our Underwriting team sat down with our Chief Marketing Officer, Tim Cappellett, for a quick Q&A aimed at giving our Underwriting team better insight into McNeil’s Sales & Marketing strategy. You spent over a decade as a Production Underwriter before shifting into leadership here at McNeil. How has that...

Last week, I had the privilege of speaking to 70+ bright and ambitious college students from the McNeil Institute, part of Le Moyne College’s Risk Management & Insurance program. It was an incredible opportunity to reflect on my own path—from being a college student just like them to building a career in the insurance industry—and...

LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Indeed, Reddit— the list of social media platforms goes on and on. We have these platforms at our fingertips, communication with the touch of a keystroke, instant connection, constant networking. It is convenient to connect so easily for work purposes, fundraising, information gathering or even getting to know one another and dating,...

“Tell me how you really feel” or “just talk to me” are phrases that many of us hear more than once— whether in our personal or professional lives. We naturally tend to bottle things up or not fully disclose what is going on in our life. This can create a barrier that can prevent us...

We are excited to announce that on January 25th, PENFLEX will be celebrating a significant milestone: our 35th anniversary! This is a special moment for us, and we want to take the opportunity to express our deepest gratitude to you, our valued clients, for your continued trust and partnership over the years. Since 1990, PENFLEX...

The unfortunate truth is that the people who cause the most loss for organizations are internal members, most often treasurers or leaders with access to funds.

Slips, trips, and falls are frequent and severe types of claims seen across various business classes in property and casualty insurance. These incidents range from minor slips to catastrophic falls causing permanent injuries and even death. Sometimes, seemingly trivial stumbles transform into costly, drawn-out lawsuits charging your business with negligence or other shortfalls. Employees, customers,...

On October 6th, we welcomed 30 producers from 21 agencies across 11 states to our home offices in Cortland, NY for our Fall 2024 Producer Training event. We covered a lot of ground over the course of the two-day training - from sharing strategies and swapping stories to digging into the what and WHY of...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsc5bn-QvSU&list=PLncEPpINcWutqeG5AXh2SKkbHJ92gCuOT&index=3 Regular motor vehicle reports and driver record checks can help your business reduce cost and increase safety.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vP-RYlMxZmM&list=PLncEPpINcWutqeG5AXh2SKkbHJ92gCuOT An emergency is an unplanned event that is immediately dangerous to life, property or health. How you handle an emergency can mean the difference between an inconvenience and a catastrophe. By having a well-written, updated and communicated emergency action plan, you are giving your organization the best opportunity to limit your losses.