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Meet Iddo Gutman Our New VP OF SALES SOUTHEAST DIVISION at Skyscraper Insurance

Iddo Gutman was born in Tel-Aviv and was raised in Miami, Florida. Iddo attended FIU in Miami and then Rabbinical…

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November 1, 2020

News

How to Avoid Spooky Insurance Claims this Halloween?

Park your car in the garage: Pranksters tend to come out on Halloween night, so parking your car in the garage…

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October 30, 2020

COVID-19, Crisis Management, Disability-PFL, News, Risk Management, Staffing agencies, Workers' Comp

New York State’s Paid-Sick-Leave Law Takes Effect Sept. 30

New York State will soon require all employers to provide sick leave to employees. The New York State Sick Leave (NYSSL) law…

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October 27, 2020

COVID-19, Crisis Management, Cyber Liability, News, Technology

Harness inclusion, innovation to solve insurance’s toughest problems

Innovation will be necessary to combat the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the insurance industry. “Never let a good crisis…

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October 20, 2020

Audits, Benefits, Business, COVID-19, Crisis Management, Risk Management, Staffing agencies, Workers' Comp

COVID-19 Risks Employers Need to Be Aware of: From OSHA to Lawsuits

The two best defenses employers have against the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace are knowledge and vigilance. The first part is simple…

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October 15, 2020

COVID-19, News, Public Entities

Judges refuse to dismiss cases demanding COVID-19 tuition refunds

Most judges don’t agree with claims of breach of contract in class actions seeking refunds for college tuition and fees…

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October 12, 2020

Crisis Management, Flood, Flood Insurance, News, Risk Management

Hurricane Delta slams Cancun, targets the U.S. next

(Bloomberg) — Hurricane Delta weakened to a Category 3 storm just before slamming into the coast of Mexico but remains life-threatening.…

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October 7, 2020

Business, Captive solutions, Construction, COVID-19, Crisis Management, Cyber Liability, Cyber Risk Insurance, News, Risk Management, Staffing agencies

Pandemic tops cyber risks as the biggest threat for businesses in 2020

The main risks in the next 5-10 years will relate to pandemics and infectious diseases, climate change and cyber risks,…

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October 6, 2020

Flood, Flood Insurance, News

How to address flood risk and flood insurance misconceptions

Flood insurance is more affordable than people expect and definitely not the painful insurance buying experience of the past. The…

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October 1, 2020

COVID-19, News, Personal Insurance

Looking At The Bright Side: Positive Effects of the Pandemic

Things are not amazing by any means: tens of thousands of Americans have died because of the coronavirus, millions are…

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September 30, 2020

COVID-19, Disability-PFL, Healthcare, News, Staffing agencies, Workers' Comp

Workers Compensation in the COVID World

When the coronavirus hit earlier this year and it became obvious that many individuals were at risk of becoming infected,…

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September 30, 2020

News, Personal Insurance, Risk Management

What causes the most injuries at home?

Common home improvement projects and yardwork may seem mundane, but these routine tasks account for a significant amount of injuries…

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September 24, 2020

Business, News, Risk Management, Workers' Comp

Top concerns for mid-size businesses in 2020

Most mid-size businesses report having unmet needs related to reducing their risk exposures, according to recently released QBE North America 2020 Mid-Sized…

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September 21, 2020

COVID-19, Crisis Management, News, Personal Insurance, Risk Management

Insurance considerations for backyard pandemic weddings

Insurance agents might consider proposing additional coverage options or special event riders to better protect their clients. Although standard home insurance…

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September 14, 2020

News, Technology, Uncategorized

America’s best-selling electric cars in 2020

As innovative brands like Tesla continue to advance in technological developments, accessibility to consumers and sales, the popularity of electric cars continues…

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September 10, 2020

News, Uncategorized

Happy Labor Day From Skyscraper Insurance

Happy Labor Day. Labor Day 2020 will occur on Monday, September 7. Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and…

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September 3, 2020

Benefits, Business, Disability-PFL, Healthcare, Life Insurance, News, Risk Management, Staffing agencies, Uncategorized, Workers' Comp

New York has announced 2021 PFL Rate Increase

As per the original legislation for the NYS Paid Family and Medical Leave Act, New York has announced a rate…

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September 2, 2020

Business, Insurance-technology, News

Expanding options in insurance digital communications

Providing a rich set of insurance communications options is an important ingredient in improving customer experiences. According to this contributor:…

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September 1, 2020

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