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By Peter Montanez· NY Insurance Consultant · Hewlett, NY· Updated March 2026

Plain-language guides on NY Labor Law 240, workers comp audits, commercial auto, certificates of insurance, and specialty small business coverage — written by a licensed independent broker with 20+ years serving Nassau County, Long Island, and NYC. No fluff. No generic content.

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10 Guides Written by Peter Montanez

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Labor Law

March 2026

Action Over Lawsuits: The Coverage Gap NY Contractors Miss

An action over lawsuit happens when a worker sues the property owner — and the owner turns around and sues you. One of the most common and catastrophic gaps we find in contractor GL policies across Long Island and NYC.

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Small Business

March 2026

5 Coverages Every Hispanic-Owned Business Needs in New York 2026

From contractors in Freeport to nail salons in Valley Stream — the 5 most important insurance coverages for Hispanic-owned businesses in New York, explained clearly in English and Spanish.

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Workers Comp

February 2026

Workers Comp Audit Season 2026: Protect Your Classification and Fight Overcharges

Workers comp audits in New York are more aggressive in 2026. Carriers are scrutinizing subcontractor payrolls and classification codes with far greater intensity. Here is what Nassau County contractors need to know.

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Property

February 2026

Builders Risk vs Homeowners Insurance for House Flippers in New York

If you are flipping houses in Nassau County or Long Island, a standard homeowners policy will not cover your investment. Here is why builders risk insurance is the right coverage and what happens without it.

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Labor Law

February 2026

NY Labor Law 200, 241 and 240: A Property Owner Guide

Property owners in Nassau County and NYC face significant liability under NY Labor Laws. This guide explains each statute, who is liable, and what insurance protections are required.

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Small Business

January 2026

Med-Spa Insurance Requirements in New York 2026

Medical spas, aesthetic clinics, and brow bars occupy a unique space between beauty services and medical practice — which means standard business insurance is often not enough.

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Contractors

January 2026

Certificate of Insurance: The Complete Guide for NY Contractors

A certificate of insurance is one of the most requested — and most misunderstood — documents in the contractor world. Here is everything you need to know about COIs, additional insured requirements, and same-day issuance.

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Commercial Auto

January 2026

Commercial Auto vs Personal Auto: What Every NY Business Owner Needs to Know

Using personal auto insurance for business driving is one of the most expensive coverage mistakes made by small business owners in Nassau County, Long Island, and NYC.

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Small Business

December 2025

Nail Salon Insurance in New York: What You Actually Need

Nail salons are one of the most common small businesses in Nassau County, Long Island, and NYC — and one of the most frequently underinsured. Here is exactly what coverage a New York nail salon needs.

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About the Author

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Peter Montanez

Licensed independent insurance broker with 20+ years of experience serving contractors, small businesses, and property owners across Nassau County, Long Island, NYC, and 15+ states. Bilingual in English and Spanish. Every article on this site reflects direct professional experience — not generic content.

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