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SELF-INSURERS ASSOCIATION

WEST SENECA, NY · EIN 135545483 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · nyselfinsurance.com
revenue
$106K
expenses
$91K
net assets
$119K
employees
0
program ratio
0%
mission · from form 990

KEEPING BUSINESSES INFORMED OF IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTS IN THE INCREASINGLY COMPLEX AREA OF SELF INSURANCE SUCH AS PENDING LEGISLATION CHANGES IN THE LAW NEW REGULATIONS AND OTHER ISSUES

profile · synthesized from sources

The New York Self-Insurers Association (NYSIA) is a not-for-profit membership organization that informs and advocates for self-insured businesses on workers’ compensation laws and regulations in New York State. It provides members with updates on legislative and regulatory developments, facilitates access to policy makers, and represents member interests before the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board and in legislative forums. The organization has served its members for over 100 years.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $286K
named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Annual and Spring Workshops
Hosts educational events featuring presentations on current issues in workers’ compensation, including case law updates, legislative analysis, and claims administration topics.
Information Network
Provides members with expert interpretation of regulations and WCB processes, updates on case law, legislative changes, and regulatory developments through meetings, presentations, and workshops.
Legislative Advocacy
Represents member interests at legislative hearings and conferences; advocates for fair workers’ compensation laws and administrative improvements at the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board.
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Insurance Industry Trade Association 3 activities
    • Advocates for members at state and national policy forums
      Represents self-insurers’ interests through participation in legislative hearings, the New York Business Council’s Workers’ Compensation Committee, and the National Council of Self-Insurers, while disseminating national-level policy information to members.
    • Convenes the Individual Self-Insurance Advisory Committee
      Statutorily mandated to convene a biannual advisory committee that meets with the Chair of the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board to provide input on workers’ compensation matters.
    • Maintains formal engagement with the Workers’ Compensation Board
      Engages in ongoing collaboration with the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board, including providing input upon request and facilitating direct access between members and Board leadership.
  • Insurance & Risk Management Professional Development 2 activities
    • Disseminates regulatory and legislative updates to members
      Provides self-insuring businesses with timely information on pending legislation, changes in the law, new regulations, and other developments in self-insurance through an established information network.
    • Offers tiered membership categories for organizations and professionals
      Provides active, professional, and affiliate membership opportunities for self-insuring businesses, service providers, and affiliated organizations to support networking and professional development.
  • Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
    • Appoints leadership roles to support organizational governance
      Appoints key leadership positions such as Special Counsel and Board of Managers members to guide association strategy and governance.
  • Academic Journal and Scholarly Publication 1 activity
    • Conducts research and publishes case law reviews
      Produces and disseminates research, including a published 2020 case law review summarizing key developments in workers’ compensation jurisprudence.
  • Professional Networking Events 1 activity
    • Hosts annual and spring meetings for members and stakeholders
      Organizes recurring in-person events including an annual meeting and spring workshop that feature presentations, networking, policy updates, and engagement opportunities with key officials such as the Workers’ Compensation Board leadership.
  • Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 1 activity
    • Organizes charity events in support of Kids Chance of New York
      Conducts fundraising activities including an annual charity golf outing to support Kids Chance of New York, a nonprofit assisting children of injured workers.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Provides expert interpretation of workers’ compensation regulations
      Offers members access to expert analysis and guidance on workers’ compensation regulations and processes from legal and claims professionals.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$106K
Contributions & grants$304K288%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$90%
Other revenue$-199K
expenses
Total expenses$91K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$119K
Cash$103K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$119K
Liquid reserves13.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +77.7%
relationships · 54

Who they work with

  • Chartwell Law Partner — Collaborates with Chartwell Law to present and share a case law review with members.
  • City of New York Partner — Member organization on the NYSIA Board of Managers.
  • Columbia University Partner — Engaged Hana Bloch and Idina Gorman from Columbia University as presenters at the 2026 spring meeting.
  • Columbia University Partner — Member organization on the NYSIA Board of Managers.
  • Columbia University Partner — Member organization represented on the NYSIA Board of Managers
  • Con Ed Partner — Jacqueline Somwaru of Con Ed serves on NYSIA's Board of Managers.
  • ConEd Partner — Member organization on the NYSIA Board of Managers.
  • Consolidated Edison Company of NY, Inc. Partner — Member organization represented on the NYSIA Board of Managers
  • Cooper Companies Partner — Member organization on the NYSIA Board of Managers.
  • Cooper Companies Partner — Member organization represented on the NYSIA Board of Managers
  • Cornell University Partner — Member organization on the NYSIA Board of Managers.
  • Cornell University Partner — Member organization represented on the NYSIA Board of Managers
  • Eastman Kodak Partner — Julie Tennant of Eastman Kodak serves on NYSIA's Board of Managers.
  • Eastman Kodak Partner — Member organization on the NYSIA Board of Managers.
  • Eastman Kodak Company Partner — Member organization represented on the NYSIA Board of Managers
  • Kids Chance of New York Partner — Collaborates on a charity golf outing to support injured workers' children's education.
  • Lodestar Partner — Partnered with Lodestar for a presentation on reducing regulatory complexity in workers' compensation.
  • Lovell Safety Partner — Annette Malpica, affiliated with Lovell Safety, serves as Special Counsel to NYSIA.
  • Lovell Safety Management Company, LLC Partner — Member organization represented on the NYSIA Board of Managers
  • Marriott Partner — Collaborated with Roni Fonteneau from Marriott as a presenter at the 2026 spring meeting.
  • Marriott Claims Services Partner — Member organization represented on the NYSIA Board of Managers
  • Marriott International Partner — Member organization on the NYSIA Board of Managers.
  • Marriott Marquis Partner — Host venue for the organization's annual meeting.
  • Marriott Marquis New York Partner — Venue host for the 2025 Annual Meeting.
  • NYC Law Department Partner — Member organization represented on the NYSIA Board of Managers
  • National Council of Self-Insurers Network — Member organization linked through NYSIA's member resources.
  • National Council of Self-Insurers Network — Member organization that provides national-level information on workers’ compensation issues.
  • New York Business Council Coalition — Member of the Workers’ Compensation Committee to influence state-level business policy.
  • New York Power Authority Partner — Member organization on the NYSIA Board of Managers.
  • New York Power Authority Partner — Member organization represented on the NYSIA Board of Managers
+ 24 more
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Collective Advocacy Through Member Engagement
    methodology: member-driven_advocacy
    By organizing self-insurers into a unified membership association, the organization amplifies their collective voice to influence workers' compensation legislation and regulatory policy, because unified representation increases political and institutional access.
  • Peer-Led Knowledge Exchange and Professional Convening
    methodology: peer_network_and_expert_roundtable
    By convening members through annual in-person workshops and fostering peer networks, the organization improves members’ ability to manage and litigate claims, because shared learning and expert collaboration strengthen professional practice and industry resilience.
  • Proactive Risk and Injury Prevention Framework
    methodology: preventive-risk-management
    By prioritizing injury prevention as a core component of workers' compensation management, the organization reduces long-term liability and claims costs, because proactive safety interventions lower incident rates and improve operational sustainability for self-insurers.