An accident that involves a worker who injures him or herself while on the job at a building can spell legal and financial trouble for building owners and managing agents under New York's Labor Law. Three important sections from the law to …
Boards and managers have a lot on their plates but as these insurance pros point out, it pays to be aware of potential exposures that can cost your co-op or condo in the long run.
Even with proper risk management best practices, it’s impossible to completely avoid all types of insurance claims from happening. At heart, a claim is like any other business dealing—a negotiation. Your ability to convincingly argue your p…
Like beauty, what constitutes an 'amenity'—particularly a 'luxury' amenity—may well be in the eye of the beholder. Young families may want indoor and outdoor play equipment, while professionals may appreciate a well-appointed gym, and senio…
For over a century, states have had laws, rules and regulations in place to ensure that employees who are injured while performing their jobs are adequately taken care of. An uninsured employer that finds itself embroiled in a workers' comp…
When it comes to insurance coverage, whether for your health, your possessions, or your home itself, the question is not should you have insurance, but rather, what policy best meets your specific needs? The same question applies to collec…
The insurance industry is like any other — it's constantly evolving, with new products and ideas coming to market all the time. To keep up with what's new — and what could be of use to you and your co-op or condo community — it's impo…
Title insurance is unique among all other forms of insurance. For example, other insurances guard and secure the holder against future loss, such as life insurance against death; health insurance against illness; and car insurance against …
You may think there's nothing new in the world of insurance, but these pros at The Cooperator Expo New York beg to differ. Take a moment and get the scoop on some innovative insurance options that could be useful to your community.
There are approximately 3 million New Yorkers living in New York City’s 6 hurricane evacuation zones. This fall, should a Class 1 hurricane (74 mph) make landfall New York City will order the evacuation of those living in the most flood pro…