NYMIR

06/01/2026

NYMIR presents a return of capitalization check to Town Supervisor Nazarian from the Town of Schroeppel.

Pictured from left are Bill Street from Eastern Shore Insurance Agency, Supervisor Nazarian, and Karen Buckley from NYMIR.

06/01/2026

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Email from NYMIR News Release   AM Best Affirms NYMIR’s Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) NYMIR is pleased to announce that, as evidence of our continued financial health, AM Best recently a

05/20/2026

NYMIR participated in today’s New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) conference in Queensbury, where we proudly sponsored the session “Cybersecurity & Fraud Prevention: Protecting Public Finances in a Digital Age.”

05/18/2026

NYMIR attended the New York Conference of Mayors Annual Meeting last week, where we hosted an educational session on Special Events presented by Karen Buckley and Bob Blaisdell. During the conference, we were also proud to honor Mayor Steve Cecere of the City of Geneva with the Risk Management Award, presented by Susan O’Rorke.

05/15/2026

Would your municipality catch a fraudulent wire request?

BEC and EFT fraud continue to impact local governments—often through simple email requests that look legitimate but result in major financial loss.

The good news: These attacks are highly preventable with the right processes
Strong controls should include:
- Callback verification procedures
- Dual approval for large payments
- MFA on financial systems
- Ongoing employee awareness training

We’ve included visuals from recent bulletins highlighting what these attacks look like and how to respond.

NYMIR also offers a ready-to-use EFT Policy Template designed for municipalities. Reach out if you’d like a copy or help implementing it.

05/12/2026

Last week, our VP of Risk Management, David Bloodgood, led a Work Zone Safety Day in the Town of Hurley, providing hands‑on guidance to help support safe and effective work zone operations.

Thank you to the Town for hosting and partnering with us to promote safer work environments.

05/07/2026

Joann Robertson of our Risk Management team recently led a Work Zone Safety Day at the Village of Tarrytown.

Thank you to the Village for hosting and partnering with us to promote safer work environments. NYMIR values every opportunity to provide practical, on‑site training that supports safer workplaces and public spaces for our municipal members.

05/06/2026

Shaun Pitcher of our Risk Management team recently led a Work Zone Safety Day in the Town of Palmyra, providing hands‑on guidance to support safe and effective work zone operations.

NYMIR appreciates the opportunity to work directly with our municipal members to promote safer workplaces, reduce risk, and support successful field operations.

05/04/2026

🔔 Mandatory NY State Annual Training Reminder! 🔔

Don't miss the opportunity to complete your annual training on Workplace Violence and Harassment and Discrimination Prevention from NYMIR on May 20th at 9 and 10am.

You MUST register for EACH webinar you plan to attend to receive credit.
Important Notes:
- Certificates are only issued to individuals who register and attend via Zoom individually for the entire session.
- Group viewing requires a sign-in sheet for municipal records.
Ensure your compliance with New York State's annual requirements. Register today!

04/30/2026

Joann Robertson of NYMIR’s Risk Management team recently led in‑person training in the Town of Pleasant Valley, enjoying the town’s new Town Hall facility.

The session covered key risk management topics, including sexual harassment and workplace violence, cybersecurity awareness, and playground inspection and maintenance.

NYMIR values the opportunity to provide practical, on‑site training that supports safer workplaces and public spaces for our municipal members.