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Licensed Insurance Broker

Business Insurance That Protects What You Have Built

As a licensed insurance broker, we shop multiple carriers to find the right coverage at competitive rates. General liability, workers compensation, and disability — the policies every New York business needs.

Why Get Insurance Through Advantage?

Broker, Not Agent

An insurance agent represents one company. A broker represents you. We compare policies across multiple carriers to find the best coverage and price for your situation.

Bundled with Compliance

We handle your licensing, formation, and tax — so we know exactly what coverage your business requires. No gaps, no over-insuring.

Audit Support

When your workers comp audit arrives, we do not disappear. Our audit defense team fights to reduce overcharges and penalties.

Coverage We Provide

General Liability Insurance

Protects your business against claims of bodily injury, property damage, and personal injury. Required by most commercial leases, contracts, and licensing agencies. We shop multiple carriers to find competitive rates for your industry.

Who needs it: Every business — especially contractors, restaurants, and retail stores

What it covers:

  • Bodily injury to third parties
  • Property damage claims
  • Personal and advertising injury
  • Medical payments
  • Legal defense costs

Workers Compensation Insurance

New York State requires workers compensation coverage for virtually all employers — even those with just one employee. This policy covers medical expenses and lost wages if an employee is injured on the job. Failure to carry workers comp is a criminal offense in New York.

Who needs it: Any business with employees (required by NYS law)

What it covers:

  • Employee medical expenses from work injuries
  • Lost wages during recovery
  • Disability benefits
  • Death benefits
  • Employer legal defense

Disability Insurance (DBL)

New York State Disability Benefits Law requires employers to provide disability insurance covering off-the-job injuries and illnesses. This is separate from workers compensation and covers situations where employees cannot work due to non-work-related conditions.

Who needs it: Any business with employees (required by NYS law)

What it covers:

  • Off-the-job injury or illness
  • Pregnancy-related disability
  • Partial wage replacement
  • Up to 26 weeks of benefits
  • Paid Family Leave (PFL) integration

New York State Requirements

If you have employees in New York, you must carry:

Required

Workers Compensation Insurance

Failure to carry workers comp is a criminal misdemeanor in New York. Penalties include fines of $2,000 per 10-day period of non-compliance and potential jail time.

Required

Disability Benefits (DBL)

Required for all employers with one or more employees. Covers off-the-job injuries and illnesses, including pregnancy-related disability.

Recommended

General Liability Insurance

Not legally required in all cases, but required by most commercial leases, contracts, and licensing agencies. Effectively mandatory for operating businesses.

Get the Right Coverage at the Right Price

Tell us about your business and we will shop multiple carriers for competitive quotes. Free consultation, no obligation.