New York State Legislature

• Large States’ Avoidance Of SLIMPACT May Doom Compact

  By Arthur D. Postal, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  April 4, 2011

  In the wake of New York’s decision not to join a nationwide compact on sharing of surplus-lines taxes, industry officials believe such compacts may be doomed.

• N.Y. Legislature To Pass Bill Addressing Group Self Insured Trusts

  By Phil Gusman, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  March 30, 2011

  The New York State legislature appears to be on the verge of passing legislation to address the state’s group self insured trust workers’ compensation system, which has amassed about $800 million in unfunded liabilities, sources tell NU Online News Service.

• Make insurance cool to 5th graders

  By Donna Chiapperino  |  January 13, 2010

  Donna Chiapperino, director of marketing for Jimcor, speaks to three 5th-grade classes at Cottage Lane Elementary School in Blauvelt, N.Y.

• Just Who Do Legislators Really Represent?

  By Staff Writer  |  January 7, 2010

  In his recent HBO special, "Politics of Self-Destruction," comedian  Robin Williams had a terrific suggestion: Politicians should be required by law to wear the logos of ...