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Zurich, one of the world's largest property-casualty insurance companies, today announced new rates for its New York Disability Benefits Law (NYDBL) coverage. Employers with 11-49 employees in 45 counties across New York State are eligible for the reduced rates, which are among the lowest available, making Zurich one of the most competitive NYDBL providers for employers of all sizes.
Bryan Salvatore, executive vice president and head of Zurich's Accident & Health group said, "Zurich's commitment to the statutory disability market has spanned more than 50 years. All employers - no matter where their headquarters are located - are required to provide statutory short-term disability coverage for their employees working in New York State. We cover more than 83,000

employers in New York and have consistently been ranked by the New York State Insurance Department as one of the top health and disability insurers - part of the value of working with Zurich."
Mike Brown, regional vice president of disability sales said, "Zurich is leader in service - with quick, easy access to online options and rapid turnaround on claims. Now, with our recently approved rates, we are one of the most affordable choices available. We continue to find ways to offer the superior service our customers need at affordable rates."
Zurich's nationwide Accident & Health group develops and markets a portfolio of A&H insurance products, including accidental death & dismemberment, business travel accident, occupational accident, statutory disability, medical stop loss and managed transplant services.
About Zurich
Zurich's North America Commercial and Global Corporate in North America business divisions are part of Zurich Financial Services Group (Zurich), an insurance-based financial services provider with a global network of subsidiaries and offices in North America and Europe as well as in Asia Pacific, Latin America and other markets. Founded in 1872, the Group is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. It employs approximately 60,000 people serving customers in more than 170 countries. In North America, Zurich (www.zurichna.com) is a leading commercial property-casualty insurance provider serving the global corporate, large corporate, middle market, specialties and programs sectors.


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Steve McKay

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