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New York Fines Two Insurers $2.2M, Orders $8M in Rebates to Firefighters

The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has fined Arch Insurance Company and National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Penn., a combined total of $2.2 million in fines and ordered the insurers to provide a combined $8 …

N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Vetoes Volunteer Firefighter Benefits Bills

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo vetoed legislation that would have guaranteed job leaves for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers during emergencies and another bill that would have extended coverage for their injuries in the line of duty outside the areas …