Notice of NYDFS Emergency Regulations for New York Policyholders

We have made the following New York Department of Financial Services emergency regulations available:

New York Life Insurance Policyholders

New York Property & Casualty Policyholders

New York – Individual, Small Group and Student Health Policyholders

The Brown & Brown Relief Center is now available to anyone and any company in need, whether you are a Brown & Brown customer or not.  Through the Relief Center website, companies and their current or former employees can access products and services at a discount.  Visit bbinsrelief.benefithub.com to explore discounts, products, and services.

BROWN & BROWN LIVE STREAMS & VIDEO

 The Truth of the Matter:  COVID-19 Vaccine, Plus the Importance of a Healthy Mind & Body is now available to view.

Click here to view the live stream, as well as other recordings, including

COVID-19 Vaccines, Considerations for Employers

Checking in On COVID – Hospitality & Event Industry Response to a Pandemic

Additional COVID-19 Resources:

Business Information/Employee Benefits/Health & Well-Being/FAQs

• COVID-19 Vaccine Update, 2.5.21
• Screen, Test, Trace & Immunize Guide for Employers 1.13.21
• COVID-19 Vaccine Update 12.15.20
• Whitepaper:  COVID-19 Vaccine Key Considerations for Employers 12.29.20
• FAQ:  2020 Flu Vaccine
• FAQ:  2020 Flu Vaccine, Spanish
• Cyber Employment Practices Liability
• Brown & Brown Stop Loss Survey for COVID-19 Expenses
• Best Practices on Claims Reporting
• Responding to a Positive COVID-19 Test
• Employment Practices Liability Trends
• Workplace Safety – Documentation for OSHA Compliance
• Updated Guidance for COVID-19 Testing
• Face Masks vs. Surgical Masks
• Best Practices on Claims Reporting
• Face Shields FAQs
• IRS Allows for Temporary New Cafeteria Plan Flexibility
• Risk Control for Employers
• Fear & Uncertainty During Covid-19
• Wellness Program Incentives FAQs
• CHUBB Small Business Support Program, 4/13/2020
• Montgomery County, PA – MontCo Strong Small Business Grant Program
• Procor Solutions COVID-19 Loss Checklist
• Procor Solutions COVID-19 Claim Template

Legislation & Regulatory

• The CARES Act White Paper
• FFCRA – DOL – IRS White Paper
• FFCRA – DOL – Temp. Regulations and Q&A
• Regulatory & Legislative Updates Including CARES Act

Government Response to COVID-19 Links

• US DOL Coronavirus Resources
• Stateside: 2020 State and Local Government Response to COVID-19​
• IRS: High Deductible Health Plans and Expenses Related to COVID-19​​
• How state insurance departments are responding to COVID-19

Small Business Administration

• U.S. Small Business Administration Fact Sheet – Economic Injury Disaster Loans
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce Coronavirus Emergency Loans – Small Business Guide & Checklist

Please reach out to us if you have further questions. Click here or call us at (610) 974-9490

Please be advised that any and all information, comments, analysis, and/or recommendations set forth above relative to the possible impact of COVID-19 on potential insurance coverage or other policy implications are intended solely for informational purposes and should not be relied upon as legal advice. As an insurance broker, we have no authority to make coverage decisions as that ability rests solely with the issuing carrier. Therefore, all claims should be submitted to the carrier for evaluation. The positions expressed herein are opinions only and are not to be construed as any form of guarantee or warranty. Finally, given the extremely dynamic and rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation, comments above do not take into account any applicable pending or future legislation introduced with the intent to override, alter or amend current policy language.