New York workers’ comp News

New York Board Proposes 4.5% Workers’ Compensation Rate Decrease

New York businesses could soon see some slight relief in workers’ compensation premiums, according to an announcement from Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo. The governor’s office released a statement Monday saying that the New York Compensation Insurance Rating Board, a non-governmental …

NYCIRB Examines N.Y.’s Proposed Workers’ Comp Reform Bills

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s workers’ compensation reform proposals are expected to bring overall net savings to employers, according to analysis from the New York Compensation Insurance Rating Board (NYCIRB). The NYCIRB said Part O of Senate Bill 2605 /Assembly …

Industry Groups Applaud N.Y. Gov. Cuomo’s Workers’ Comp Reform Proposal

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposal to strengthen the state’s workers’ compensation system — officially introduced on Jan. 22 as part of his 2013-2014 executive budget — is getting a positive reception from insurance industry associations.The American Insurance Association (AIA) …

N.Y. Gov.: New Workers’ Comp Legislation Will Offer Relief to Businesses

New York State Gov. Andrew Cuomo said this week his administration plans to introduce new legislation to continue to improve the workers’ compensation system and provide relief to thousands of businesses.The new proposals were included in the governor’s State of …