Insurance
Workers' Compensation
Workers' Compensation Insurance is available to all NYPA members through a group policy at the State Insurance Fund-Newspaper Publishers Safety Group #167.
The safety group offers a 15-20% advance discount to NYPA members. Contingent balance monies accrue interest. In recent years, the safety group has declared a year-end distribution of 25-30%.
To participate in the safety group, NYPA members should contact Carol Zalewski at NYPA at 518-464-6483 or via email at
czalewski@nynewspapers.com.
Disability Insurance
Statutory disability insurance is available to NYPA member newspapers at a discounted rate. To participate in the disability insurance program, contact Scott Lavigne at NYPA 518-464-6483 or via email at slavigne@nynewspapers.com.
Libel Insurance
The NYPA preferred provider for libel insurance is Insurance Specialty Services, Inc. ISSI extends a discount on libel insurance to NYPA member newspapers who are registered to use NYPA’s free libel hotline.
Insurance Specialty Services, Inc.
2370 York Road
Suite D4
Jamison, PA 18929
800-533-4579
Kathleen Liney
info@ISSISVS.com
www.issisvs.com