NYSIF Announces 2007 Educational Forums for Policyholders

February 21, 2007


New York State Insurance Fund CEO David P. Wehner today announced that this spring, NYSIF will be hosting a series of regional policyholders’ educational forums in eight locations across the state.  These forums, first of their kind for NYSIF, are open to all current NYSIF policyholders. 

“The forums will focus on the most significant workers’ compensation and disability benefits issues facing employers,” said CEO Wehner.  “Our knowledgeable NYSIF team will host breakout sessions regarding claims handling, risk management, preparing for an audit, combating fraud, return-to-work, and online services.”

There is no cost to attend, but policyholders must register.  Please note that space is limited, and registration will close five days before the forum date.  Go to www.nysif.com to view the agenda and register on-line.  The dates and locations are listed below.

“We want to make doing business with NYSIF easier for you,” stated CEO Wehner. 

  • Wednesday, March 28 – Adam’s Mark Buffalo; 120 Church Street, Buffalo
     
  • Thursday, March 29 – Riverside Convention Center; 123 East Main Street, Rochester
     
  • Monday, April 16 – Albany Holiday Inn Turf; 205 Wolf Road, Albany
     
  • Thursday, April 19 – Huntington Hilton; 598 Broad Hollow Road, Melville
     
  • Wednesday, April 25 – Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel; 801 University Ave, Syracuse
     
  • Thursday, April 26 – Holiday Inn Binghamton; 2-8 Hawley Street, Binghamton
     
  • Thursday, May 3 – NYSIF Headquarters; 199 Church Street, New York City
     
  • Thursday, May 10 – Hilton Rye Town; 699 Westchester Avenue, Rye Brook
 

NYSIF is a non-profit agency of the State of New York that was created as part of the Workers' Compensation Law of 1914. By law, NYSIF is a competitive insurance carrier that sells workers' compensation and disability benefits insurance to any employer doing business in New York State. Approximately 194,000 employers hold NYSIF workers' compensation insurance policies, constituting nearly 38 percent of the market.